Fun with Fido Dog Training

Training begins with a free phone consultation to assess the dog’s behavior and owner goals. Clients then choose from structured packages: Basic Obedience (4 sessions), Puppy Training (3 sessions), or Behavior Modification (8 sessions). Sessions are conducted in-home and progress to public environments. Each program includes personalized strategies, training videos, and ongoing email/phone support. The Behavior Modification program specifically targets aggression, reactivity, and fear-based issues using desensitization and positive reinforcement.

Pricing Summary

Basic and Advanced Obedience: $400 for 4 one-hour sessions. Puppy Training: $320 for 3 one-hour sessions. Behavior Modification Consultation: $50 (applied to package). Behavior Modification Package: $1,000 for 8 seventy-minute sessions. All packages include in-home training and follow-up support.

Fun with Fido Dog Training is owned and operated by Carla Dorpinghaus, a certified dog trainer based in Lincoln, NE, who has been helping dog owners transform their pets’ behavior since 2014. She specializes in in-home dog training and behavior modification, focusing on obedience, puppy training, and resolving challenging issues like aggression, reactivity, fear, resource guarding, and leash pulling. Carla uses evidence-based, positive reinforcement methods to empower owners with the tools and confidence to build lifelong harmonious relationships with their dogs. Her training takes place in the client’s home and progresses to controlled public environments to ensure real-world success. She also offers a 90-minute in-home behavioral consultation to assess complex issues before creating a customized plan. Carla’s approach is tailored to each dog’s needs, age, and the owner’s lifestyle, with ongoing support via email and phone. She is passionate about helping families enjoy safe, joyful interactions with their dogs, whether at home, in the neighborhood, or at the dog park.

Carla also provides specialized programs for dogs exhibiting severe aggression, including biting or fear-based reactivity, with an 8-session intensive package designed for long-term behavioral change. She emphasizes desensitization, socialization, and positive reinforcement techniques. Clients receive training videos and resources to reinforce learning at home. Her services are available for puppies, adolescents, and adult dogs of all breeds and sizes, with no upper age limit mentioned.

In addition to training, Carla offers a free phone consultation to discuss goals and recommend the right package. She is not described as offering boarding, grooming, walking, or pet sitting as standalone services, though she is listed under “Other Services” as a pet sitter—this is not elaborated on in the content and cannot be confirmed as an active offering.

Accomplishments

Carla has been a certified dog trainer since 2014, specializing in applied canine behavior modification and successfully rehabilitating dogs with severe aggression and reactivity issues. She has helped numerous clients achieve long-term behavioral change in their dogs, as evidenced by testimonials highlighting improved obedience, reduced aggression, and stronger owner-dog bonds.

How to Get Started!

Begin with a free phone consultation to discuss your dog’s behavior challenges and training goals. During the call, Carla will assess your needs and recommend the appropriate training package. After booking, you’ll receive a customized plan and schedule your first in-home session.