Daack Pack

Every client begins with a free Discovery Screening to assess needs and recommend the best service. Private training is one-on-one and tailored to complex behaviors. Group memberships include structured classes and real-world excursions. Boarding is behavior-informed with 24/7 oversight and customized enrichment. Sniff Spot offers private, stress-free playtime. All programs emphasize positive reinforcement, client education, and progress tracking. A future “Guided by Growth” program will offer milestone badges.

Pricing Summary

Services include a free 15-minute Discovery Screening. Private training, group memberships, and boarding are available with pricing details outlined in a downloadable PDF. Payment plans are offered for packages over $600. All services are non-refundable, with rescheduling allowed only with 12 hours’ notice for a $60 per hour fee. Boarding requires a 6-hour Functional Boarding Assessment prior to stay.

Policies

Services are non-refundable. Rescheduling requires at least 12 hours’ notice and incurs a $60 per hour fee. The business requires 72-hour notice for client rescheduling but has made exceptions in the past. Boarding requires a 6-hour Functional Boarding Assessment. No refunds are issued for unused sessions, even if cancellations are made by the business.

Daack Pack Dog Training is a compassionate, science-based dog training business serving dog owners in the Greater Sacramento area. They specialize in helping dogs with fear, anxiety, aggression, reactivity, and other complex behavioral challenges using force-free, positive reinforcement methods grounded in the latest animal behavior research. Their team includes certified applied animal behaviorists and trainers with decades of combined experience, offering private sessions, group memberships, and boarding services tailored to dogs with special needs. They also provide in-home and remote training options, a secure enrichment facility for private play (Sniff Spot), and a retail shop selling training gear and treats. Additional services include functional boarding assessments, pet grooming (coming soon), and monthly community events. They collaborate with veterinary professionals and prioritize empathy, transparency, and client education to build lasting behavior change.

Their founder, Allison Daack, is a CPDT-KA and CBCC-KA-certified applied animal behaviorist with over 15 years of experience working with complex cases, including exotic wildlife and shelter dogs. Other team members include Marie, a Family Paws-certified lead trainer with 15+ years of experience, and Betsy, a Fear Free-certified training coordinator with 20 years of experience in remote and in-person training. They support both dogs and cats and emphasize empowerment, prevention, and lifelong learning for pets and their families.

Accomplishments

Allison Daack is a CPDT-KA, CBCC-KA, and LLA Graduate with a Certificate in Applied Animal Behavior from the University of Washington. She has been professionally training animals since 2008 and specializes in aggression and behavior modification. Marie is CPDT-KA and Family Paws Certified with 15+ years of experience. Betsy is CPDT-KA, CCFT, Fear Free Certified, and LLA Graduate with 20+ years of experience. The team actively pursues continuing education and collaborates with veterinary and training professionals.

How to Get Started!

Begin with a free 15-minute Discovery Screening via phone or virtual meeting to discuss goals and determine the best service path. Clients can book directly through the website or call to schedule an in-person Mini Meeting. Boarding requires a separate Functional Boarding Assessment prior to stay.