Golden Rule Dog Training
Service area: Golden Rule Dog Training serves Evergreen, Colorado, and the wider Front Range area. Travel charges apply for homes more than 15 miles from the business location.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Jumping on People
- Potty Training
- Fearfulness
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- In-Home
- Video Calls
Program Formats
- Sessions Package
- Ongoing Weekly
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
Golden Rule Dog Training offers customized, in-home, private dog training and live virtual sessions.
Programs include Basic Puppy Obedience (4 x 1-hour sessions covering socialization, basic commands, handling, leash walks, housetraining, crate training, and special issues) and Adult Obedience (4 x 1-hour sessions covering remedial housetraining, basic commands, and general obedience issues).
Behavior modification for non-aggression issues is offered at $95/hour on an as-needed basis. Behavior modification for aggression involves 3 sessions, with the first session being 1.5 hours and subsequent sessions 1-1.5 hours, covering concepts, management techniques, handling skills, and training protocols.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Basic Puppy Obedience (up to 6 months) is $380 for four, 1-hour sessions. Adult Obedience (over 6 months) is also $380 for four, 1-hour sessions. Behavior modification for non-aggression issues costs $95 per hour and is booked on an as-needed basis. Behavior modification for aggression involves 3 sessions; clients need to call for details. Travel charges apply for homes more than 15 miles from Golden Rule Dog Training, with a $10 fee per appointment, and additional rates apply for homes more than 25 miles away.
Testimonials
“Elaine Berg, with Golden Rule Dog Training, was very helpful in training me to control my 1 year old Sheltie. Dallas was very exuberant and friendly, but needed to learn not to jump on people. Elaine taught me how to break Dallas of his bad habits with kindness and respect, but also to allow him to keep his own personality in the process”
– Marolyn Zugay
“We have a very powerful female bully breed who was displaying reactive issues with males who she did not know. We sought advice from Elaine Berg of Golden Rule dog Training. We worked with her for a period of months and Elaine taught us with practical, easy-to-understand solutions for improving our dog’s unwanted behavior. Elaine’s methods are positive and effective. She is a passionate and knowledgeable trainer who was a real joy to work with.We highly recommend her for any of your dog’s training needs.”
– Jayne and Phil G.
“After the sad loss of two of our three elderly Pembroke Welsh Corgis early this year, my family was looking forward to bringing a puppy into our home. We researched many breeds and decided a Goldendoodle would be a great fit for us. My husband had one stipulation… we would have to take her to a professional dog trainer. I have raised many family dogs since I was a child and never used the services of a professional trainer. Golden Rule Dog Training was recommended to me through our vet and after learning about Elaine’s method online I was excited to meet her. I was very interested in training our new puppy, Boodles, with positive training methods rather than through “rough hands” type training. Boodles and my family have learned so much from Elaine. We have a relationship with our dog that is based on trust, respect and affection. Boodles does what is requested of her (most of the time!) because she wants to please, not because she is afraid of a reprimand. Elaine also taught me that we can train our family dog to fit our lifestyle, whether it’s only being allowed in the pool or on the furniture when she’s invited, or helping Boodles adjust to our schedules and activities so she can participate and accompany us when we’re out. It was great to have Elaine come to our home to train. It allowed us to address behaviors specific to our home, indoors and out. Training Boodles is fun when I know it will be a positive interaction. And our Corgi, Daisy, is much happier with a well mannered pup in the house.Thanks Elaine! We have two happy dogs, which makes for a happy family!”
– Kim Sturgis
About the Trainer
Golden Rule Dog Training, owned by Elaine Berg, was started in 2004. Elaine has over 30 years of experience working with dogs, aiming to help them stay in their homes by improving their behavior and understanding.
The business offers customized, in-home, and live virtual training sessions. Elaine uses positive, dog-friendly methods based on science, working with all ages and breeds of dogs.
Programs are designed to achieve specific results, addressing the needs of the dog and the family’s lifestyle. Elaine is also experienced in working with aggression issues and has taught seminars on canine body language.
Accomplishments
Elaine Berg, owner of Golden Rule Dog Training, started the business in 2004 and has over 30 years of experience working with dogs.
She is an Associate Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (ACDBC) of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, a certification requiring hands-on training, a written exam by veterinary behaviorists, and ongoing education. She is the only ACDBC in the Front Range area.
Elaine is also a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) and keeps her skills current by attending seminars and workshops by international experts. She has served as an expert witness in Court regarding dog behavior and has taught seminars on reading Canine Body Language.
How to Get Started!
To begin, clients can call to set up an appointment. The process starts with a phone or email consult to discuss needs and goals. The first appointment is an in-depth consult and evaluation, followed by a recommended training protocol.
Contact Information
Certifications
- IAABC-CDBC
Associations
- IAABC
- APDT
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible parking
Location
531 Mountain Estate Dr, Evergreen, CO 80439Listing Tools for Trainers
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