Everyday Companion Dog Services

Offering two intensive board-and-train programs: 11-day program teaches leash manners, sit, stay, recall, and addresses barking, jumping, and nipping with gradual distraction exposure. 22-day program adds down command, long-duration down stay, and intensive recall training for greater reliability. Both include a 60–90 minute transfer lesson, lifetime phone/email support, and a training collar. Refresher programs ($65) are available for graduates to reinforce skills. Private training is one-hour, in-person sessions in Milwaukee County focused on leash pulling and distractions, requiring a $50 training collar if not owned.

Pricing Summary

11-day board-and-train program: $1,100; 22-day program: $2,000 (can be split into two parts: $1,100 for first 11 days, $1,400 for next 14 days). Private training: $100/hour. Refresher program: $65. 25% deposit required to reserve spot, 75% due at drop-off. Payment accepted via cash, Zelle, or Venmo. Training collar and leash included in board-and-train programs; $50 for private training if not owned.

Policies

25% deposit required to reserve a spot; 75% due at drop-off. No charge for extra transfer lessons. No guarantees of results due to individual dog differences. Owner participation and reinforcement at home are mandatory for long-term success. Flexible scheduling for pickup/drop-off, including accommodating delayed flights. Refresher programs require prior completion of 11- or 22-day program.

Everyday Companion Dog Services is a dog training and boarding business based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, offering personalized board-and-train programs, private training sessions, and supplemental dog services like walking and drop-in visits. Founded by Rebecca Salom, a trainer with over 30 years of dog ownership experience and formal training from Pack of Patriots Dog Training and Jo-Thor’s Dog Trainers Academy, the business focuses on building calm, obedient dogs through positive reinforcement, distraction training, and consistent routines. Training occurs in a home-like environment with socialization opportunities, daily exercise, and exposure to real-world distractions. Clients receive daily photo updates and lifetime phone/email support. The business also offers refresher programs for past graduates and provides specialized training tools like training collars and leashes. Their unique advantage is combining professional training with compassionate, family-centered care in a familiar setting, reducing stress for dogs and building trust with owners.

They offer two intensive board-and-train programs: an 11-day program for $1,100 and a 22-day program for $2,000, both including a transfer lesson, lifetime support, and a training collar. Private training sessions are available for $100 per hour, focused on leash manners and distraction control during real-world walks in Milwaukee County. They also provide dog walking, drop-in visits, and pet boarding services.

The trainer emphasizes owner involvement post-training, requiring consistent reinforcement at home for lasting results. All dogs must be friendly toward children and non-aggressive. Training is conducted in a home setting with two resident dogs, Cassidy and Stella, who help with socialization.

Services are available to dog owners in the Milwaukee area, with flexible scheduling and payment via cash, Zelle, or Venmo.

Accomplishments

Trainer Rebecca Salom has over 30 years of dog ownership experience and completed hands-on internship at Pack of Patriots Dog Training, LLC in South Carolina with ongoing mentorship. She also completed coursework at Jo-Thor’s Dog Trainers Academy in Georgia. She actively engages in continuing education through books, podcasts, and professional courses.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins by selecting a training program (11-day, 22-day, or private session) and reserving a spot with a 25% deposit. A consultation is not offered for free, but the initial booking includes a 60–90 minute transfer lesson upon pickup. Private training clients schedule sessions directly for in-person walks in Milwaukee County.