Dog Training With Miri

Training begins with a free 15-minute call, followed by an intake form and an in-home consultation to create a customized plan. Programs include private in-home sessions, online consultations, and intensive board-and-train programs where dogs stay at Miri’s home for 1–2 dogs at a time. Packages include structured sessions with the dog, transfer sessions with the owner, follow-ups, homework handouts, training videos, and text/phone support. All programs emphasize positive reinforcement and long-term skill retention with an annual check-in for three years.

Pricing Summary

Free 15-minute discovery call. Initial consultation: $175 (up to 90 minutes). Starter Package: $330 (consultation + one session). Single sessions available. Loose Leash Walking Package: $1,350 (6 sessions with dog, 2 transfer sessions, 1 follow-up). Basic Manners Package: $2,100 (9 sessions with dog, 3 transfer sessions, 2 follow-ups). Come When Called Package: $900 (5 sessions with dog, 1 follow-up). Online consultation: $130/hour. Board and train includes daily updates, photos, videos, and structured training with exercise and socialization.

Miri is a certified dog trainer based in the East Bay, serving Richmond, El Cerrito, Albany, Berkeley, Kensington, and nearby communities. She offers personalized, positive reinforcement-based dog training focused on building strong human-dog bonds through kind, science-backed methods. Her services include in-home private sessions, 1:1 online consultations, and a board-and-train program where dogs stay at her home for immersive training with daily outings, socialization, and mental stimulation. Miri specializes in behavior modification for issues like leash pulling, reactivity, fearfulness, potty training, recall, and separation anxiety. She empowers dog owners with homework handouts, training videos, and ongoing text/phone support to ensure long-term success. Miri also offers group classes through the El Cerrito Recreation Department and provides gift cards for training services. Her approach is inclusive, client-centered, and designed to make training fun and effective for both dogs and their people.

Miri is a lifelong dog lover with a background as a chef, cooking instructor, and community meal provider through organizations like World Central Kitchen. She brings empathy, creativity, and patience to every training plan, tailoring methods to each dog’s unique temperament and history. Her board-and-train program includes daily photo and video updates, and she supports clients with annual check-ins for three years after training.

She also offers dog walking and pet boarding as part of her services, ensuring holistic care for dogs in her program.

Accomplishments

Miri is a certified dog trainer with decades of experience working with dogs and families. She has successfully trained dogs with complex behavioral issues including reactivity, fear-based aggression, and separation anxiety. She has helped dogs transition from high-stress environments to thriving in urban settings and has facilitated the first dog park visits for previously reactive dogs. Her board-and-train clients consistently report dramatic behavioral improvements and strong owner confidence.

How to Get Started!

Begin with a free 15-minute discovery call to discuss goals and dog behavior. Then complete an intake form about your dog’s history and routine. Schedule an in-home consultation where Miri meets your dog, reviews the information, and creates a personalized training plan.