Joan 4 Pets

Joan4Pets offers two main dog training formats: Trainer/Dog Solo Sessions and Coaching. Solo sessions involve the trainer working one-on-one with the dog, aiming for quick and lasting results, with the owner primarily reinforcing lessons. Coaching sessions involve the trainer working with both the owner and the dog, teaching the owner how to train their pet, suitable for hands-on owners.

Specialized services include Behavior Modification Walks, designed to maintain learned skills for dogs with specific issues like reactivity or leash manners, requiring prior training. Pre-Puppy Consultations are also available to help owners prepare for a new puppy, covering topics such as necessary supplies, house and crate training, and puppy schedules.

Pricing Summary

An initial meeting costs $175 for 1.25 hours, which includes a consultation, some training, initial handouts, and a training plan. Day training, coaching, and transfer sessions are priced at $120 per hour. Additional charges may apply for key pick-up and drop-off.

Behavior Modification Walks are available for $90 for one hour or $50 for a half-hour, intended to maintain previously learned skills for dogs with issues like reactivity or leash manners. Pre-Puppy Consultations are offered at $175 for 30-45 minutes or $200 for one hour, providing guidance on puppy preparation, house and crate training, and scheduling.

Pet sitting services include cat sitting at $70 per night or $40 per visit, with additional charges for more than two cats or medication administration. Dog sitting is $100 per night for one dog and $120 for two dogs, with supplemental charges for behavioral issues or separate walks. Puppy sitting ranges from $150+ per night for puppies 8 months and under, and $125+ per night for puppies 8-18 months, based on daily needs. Puppy sitting with training is $225+ per night.

Joan4Pets, established in 2000, offers individualized dog training and pet sitting services in San Francisco. The owner, Joan, brings professional experience and loving care to her work, focusing on aversion-free basic obedience training, socialization, and addressing special issues like separation anxiety.

Her methods are positive reinforcement (R+) and force-free, designed to help dogs adapt to urban living. Joan provides both solo training sessions where she primarily trains the dog, and coaching sessions where she works with the owner and pet together, teaching the owner how to train their dog.

Joan’s background includes eleven years as Coordinator of San Francisco SPCA’s Adoption Outreach Program, where she worked with countless breeds and pet personalities. She is a graduate of the San Francisco Academy for Dog Trainers, a program by Jean Donaldson presented by the SFSPCA. She is committed to continuing education, attending courses and seminars to stay current with emerging methods in dog training and care.

In addition to dog training, Joan4Pets also provides comprehensive pet sitting services for both cats and dogs, including in-home care, walks, feeding, playtime, and handling special needs. She also offers dog walking services.

Accomplishments

Joan created Joan4Pets in 2000. She has eleven years of experience as Coordinator of the San Francisco SPCA’s Adoption Outreach Program. She is a graduate of the San Francisco Academy for Dog Trainers, which is described as “The Harvard of Animal Schools” and Jean Donaldson’s renowned program presented by the SFSPCA. She is dedicated to continuing education, attending courses and seminars from industry leaders to stay current with emerging methods.

How to Get Started!

To begin, clients can schedule an Initial Meeting, which is a 1.25-hour consultation priced at $175. This meeting includes some training, initial handouts, and a training plan.