For the Love of Dog

For the Love of Dog offers several programs including Board & Train Retreats, Behavior Modification Retreats, Private In-Person Coaching, Puppy Kindergarten, Virtual Coaching, Virtual Trainer Coaching, and Canine Good Citizen & Trick Dog. Board & Train Retreats provide personalized training for nuisance behaviors with lifetime support. Behavior Modification Retreats address specific dog needs in a safe environment. Private In-Person Coaching offers one-on-one support for owners to take ownership of training, including homework and goal setting. Puppy Kindergarten is a two-week board and train retreat for puppies under nine months, focusing on potty training, crate training, basic commands, and leash manners, with lifetime support. Virtual Coaching provides practical tools for unwanted behaviors, bad manners, and basic training. The K-9 Guardians Membership offers an exclusive video library, monthly Zoom office hours with trainer Tiffany, an online community, and local pack walks, covering topics like reactivity, leash walking, e-collar use, and fearfulness. Virtual Trainer Coaching is available for aspiring or established dog trainers seeking business guidance.

Pricing Summary

For the Love of Dog offers various programs with transparent pricing. Puppy Kindergarten Retreats are $2800 for two weeks. Private In-Person Coaching is $150 for 1 hour or $75 for 30 minutes. Virtual Coaching sessions are $75 for 45 minutes. The K-9 Guardians Membership is an ongoing subscription at $12.99 per month with no contracts. Board & Train Retreats have a limited-time offer of $200 off for approved dogs, but the base price is not listed. They offer flexibility for scheduling individual sessions rather than requiring packages.

Policies

For the Love of Dog offers lifetime support for approved dogs in their Board & Train Retreats and Puppy Kindergarten programs, including unlimited follow-up support for the latter. The K-9 Guardians Membership has no contracts and can be canceled anytime. For private coaching, they offer flexibility with scheduling as clients go, rather than requiring packages.

For the Love of Dog is a family-owned and operated dog training company based in Oroville, CA, led by personal dog trainer Tiffany Thompson-Damm. They offer real-life dog training for real families, focusing on transforming dog behavior to create well-mannered companions.

Their unique approach involves providing training in a happy home environment rather than a traditional boarding kennel, ensuring a real family atmosphere for the dogs. They pride themselves on being “straight shooters” with radical transparency regarding pricing, scope expectations, and providing video “pupdates” to clients.

For the Love of Dog utilizes a balanced training approach, incorporating all four quadrants of operant conditioning, and customizes curricula based on individual dog and family goals. They offer lifetime support for approved dogs in their Board & Train Retreats and Puppy Kindergarten programs, including unlimited follow-up support.

Beyond training, they also sell dog and human apparel, bags, toys, and leashes through their online shop. Tiffany Thompson-Damm, the head trainer, has over 20 years of experience in running small businesses, including in the dog industry, and is recognized as one of California’s top-rated dog trainers.

Accomplishments

Tiffany Thompson-Damm, the head trainer, has over 20 years of experience running multiple small businesses, including in the dog industry. She is described as one of California’s top-rated dog trainers.

How to Get Started!

To get started, potential clients can fill out a contact form on the website to inquire about services. For new clients interested in Private In-Person Coaching, a Virtual Coaching Session is a required prerequisite. Puppy Kindergarten requires an application. The K-9 Guardians Membership can be joined directly online, which then provides access to the video library and a private Facebook group.