Family Companions Dog Training

Training begins with a mandatory 2-hour initial consultation to assess the dog’s behavior and owner goals. Clients can choose from single sessions, multi-session packages (3, 5, or 10 sessions), or group classes for those who have completed private training. The ten-session package is recommended for dogs with behavioral challenges such as aggression, fear, or lack of obedience, and includes specialty skill development. Group classes provide a controlled environment to practice skills with other dogs. Nail trimming is available as an add-on service for current clients.

Pricing Summary

Initial consultation: $150 for 2 hours. Single session: $140. Three sessions: $390. Five sessions: $600. Ten sessions: $1,100. Group class (6 weeks): $240. Drop-in group: $40 for past graduates. Nail trimming: $30 (clippers) or $80 (clippers + Dremel). Packages are structured to address varying needs from basic obedience to complex behavioral issues.

Family Companions Dog Training is a professional dog training service led by Brooke, a certified dog trainer with 14 years of animal training experience, including 1000 hours of intensive internship at Huffman K9 Obedience. The business specializes in customized, psychology-based training that addresses each dog’s unique behavior, breed traits, and individual needs. Training focuses on balance, structure, and reliability to eliminate stress and create lasting success. Services include private one-on-one sessions, group classes, and specialized training for behavior modification, service dogs, therapy dogs, detection, tracking, and off-leash obedience. Brooke uses her own highly trained dogs, including Pooka—a certified detection and tracking dog—to help socialize reactive or fearful dogs. The training approach is rooted in understanding canine behavior rather than using force, with an emphasis on empowering owners with lifelong skills. Nail trimming is also offered as a supplemental service for current clients.

The business prioritizes open, honest communication and guarantees client success. Training packages are structured to suit varying needs—from single sessions to intensive 10-session plans—and group classes are available for clients who have completed private training. All training is conducted with the goal of building confidence, improving communication, and strengthening the human-dog bond.

Brooke has trained dogs in a wide range of specialties including narcotics, firearms, explosives, and truffle detection, as well as service and therapy dogs, demonstrating deep expertise across behavioral and working disciplines.

Accomplishments

Brooke completed a 1000-hour internship at Huffman K9 Obedience and was hired as a professional trainer there. She has trained dogs in detection (narcotics, firearms, explosives, truffles), tracking, search and rescue, service, therapy, and personal protection. She has worked with a wide variety of breeds and behavioral issues, including highly reactive and stubborn dogs. Her own dog, Pooka, is a certified detection dog through C.N.C.A. and has been deployed on professional teams.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins with a mandatory 2-hour Initial Consultation for $150, during which the trainer assesses the dog’s behavior, discusses owner goals, and provides immediate tools to begin training. This consultation is required before any other training packages.