Moon Dog Consulting and Services

Moon Dog offers one-on-one consulting with tailored session packages, a 6-week Basics 101 group class (in-person or online) covering sit, stay, recall, leash walking, and socialization, and a new Socialization class series coming soon. They also provide a trainer-on-retainer subscription for ongoing support. All programs include behavioral journals, handouts, and virtual/email support. Online classes use Google Classroom with weekly live sessions and pre-recorded modules.

Pricing Summary

Private sessions are offered in 3, 5, 8, or 10-session packages with each session lasting 1.5 hours. A monthly trainer-on-retainer subscription includes unlimited Facebook Messenger messages, up to four phone calls, and two in-person sessions per month. Group classes like Basics 101 are 6 weeks long with sliding scale fees and payment plans available. Dog Safety Class ranges from $350–$750 depending on group size. All packages include handouts, behavioral journal, and one year of post-session support.

Policies

All dogs must have proof of rabies vaccination as required by Alaska State Law. Handlers under 14 must have an adult present during training. Payment plans and sliding scale fees are available upon inquiry. No specific cancellation policy is stated, but appointments require scheduling via their booking link.

Moon Dog Consulting and Services is a small, science-based dog training business led by Carrie, a certified Family Dog Moderator, wildlife biologist, and ethologist with over 30 years of hands-on experience training dogs and other animals. They specialize in positive reinforcement methods grounded in canine science and applied ethology, helping dog owners solve behavioral issues like potty training, leash walking, barking, recall, noise sensitivity, and socialization. Their unique approach includes the LEGS model and emphasizes human education alongside dog training, empowering owners with tools to maintain long-term success. They offer both in-person and virtual sessions, and provide free resources like a New Puppy Booklet and a Behavioral Journal to help owners understand and track their dog’s progress.

Moon Dog operates from a dedicated on-site training facility and also offers group classes, private consultations, and a trainer-on-retainer subscription service. They welcome dogs of all ages, breeds, and sizes, and provide sliding scale fees and payment plans to make training accessible. Their team includes demonstration dogs with diverse backgrounds, showcasing real-life training outcomes. They are active on social media and YouTube, sharing educational content to support the dog-owning community.

Moon Dog is a proud member of the IACP and APDT, and their training philosophy is rooted in compassion, science, and practical application tailored to each family’s lifestyle.

Accomplishments

Carrie has over 30 years of dog training experience, holds three degrees in wildlife biology, has formal education in animal behavior, and has trained a wide range of wildlife species including bears, wolves, and lions. She is a certified Family Dog Moderator and a member of the IACP and APDT. She previously managed animal control and worked with local rescues and police departments in North Dakota.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins with a free consultation scheduled through their online booking link. During the consultation, an enrichment inventory is conducted to assess the dog’s needs, and a customized training plan is developed. Clients can choose between in-person or virtual sessions based on their preference and situation.