Loving Dog Training

Loving Dog Training offers several programs tailored to different needs. The 6-Week Puppy Program is designed for puppies aged 8 weeks to under a year, providing personalized one-on-one assistance at home. This program includes 6 private hourly sessions, a customized training plan, a custom routine, text message access with Vivi, and exclusive access to a puppy training guide. It focuses on common puppy behaviors and proactively preventing future issues like aggression, separation anxiety, resource guarding, and reactivity. Sessions are 1 hour, held weekly for 6 weeks, in the client’s home, neighborhood, and preferred locations.

For dogs over 1 year old, 1:1 In-Person Training is available as hourly sessions. These sessions aim to answer dog training questions, alleviate overwhelm, enhance owner knowledge, transform undesirable behaviors, and proactively prevent new issues. They are conducted in the comfort of the client’s home on Oahu, Hawaii.

Virtual Dog Training consists of 1:1 virtual calls where Vivi helps problem-solve and uncover the reasons behind unwanted behaviors, providing necessary tools to address common puppy problems and foster a positive relationship. This format allows the trainer to observe a dog’s “true” behaviors.

Additionally, a 4-Week In-Home Behavioral Dog Training package is offered, which includes 4 personalized in-home sessions to tackle bad behaviors, prevent future issues, and create a streamlined routine.

Pricing Summary

The Private Puppy Coaching program costs $799 for 6 sessions. Additional coaching can be added after completing the program. The trainer does not charge extra for working with behavioral disorders such as reactivity, aggression, separation anxiety, and resource guarding.

Policies

Email inquiries receive a response within 48 business hours. Programs are commonly booked 2-3 weeks in advance, but the trainer is willing to try and accommodate sooner requests if needed.

Loving Dog Training is led by Vivi, a certified dog trainer with seven years of experience. She is committed to using only fear-free and force-free, science-based methods during training sessions, prioritizing the well-being and trust of each dog.

Vivi offers a personalized training experience tailored to each dog’s unique journey and specific needs. Her approach is proactive, focusing on preventing behaviors from forming while also addressing current undesired behaviors. She provides immediate tools and strategies through step-by-step instructions and resources.

Loving Dog Training specializes in puppy training, aiming to set up puppies and owners for success to avoid behavioral disorders and rehoming. Vivi also helps adult dog owners. She has extensive experience working with behavioral disorders such as reactivity, aggression, separation anxiety, and resource guarding, and does not charge extra for these issues.

The business addresses a wide range of unwanted behaviors including jumping, biting, leash pulling, counter surfing, and demand barking. Vivi emphasizes building a strong bond between owners and their dogs, ensuring a positive and enjoyable training process without the use of harsh tools like prong collars or shock collars.

Accomplishments

Vivi is a certified dog trainer with 7 years of experience in the dog training industry. She has worked with over 550 happy clients and has accumulated over 2000 personal training certifications.

How to Get Started!

Clients can begin by filling out a contact form on the website, and the trainer will respond within 48 business hours. A complimentary phone call is offered to discuss training goals and determine if it’s a good fit, with no strings attached. Clients can also visit the “Work With Me” page to explore available training programs.