Now and Zen Dog Training

All clients are required to start with an in-home behavioral consult and training session, which lasts 2 hours and includes a thorough assessment, management options, current training practices review, equipment evaluation, and a customized plan. This initial session also provides training reference papers and a 15-minute follow-up phone conversation.

Following the initial consult, clients can opt for private instruction sessions, which teach owners how to shape their dog’s behaviors and work on obedience. Daily training is also offered, where the trainer works with the dog daily to achieve faster results, with weekly transition sessions for the owner. They also offer “Whole Puppy Programs” for new puppy owners, including pre and post-acquisition consults and phone support, and AKC Canine Good Citizen semi-private work and testing.

Pricing Summary

An initial in-home behavioral consult and training session is required and costs $300 for 2 hours. There is an additional fee for each additional dog, depending on issues, and travel fees apply outside the Brevard area. Private instruction sessions, available after the initial consult, cost $135 for one hour. Daily training packages are available, and clients are encouraged to call for more information on customized packages.

Now and Zen Dog Training provides holistic, compassionate, and force-free training solutions for dogs and their humans in Western North Carolina. Their mission is to help dogs and owners achieve mutual understanding through science-based methods and effective leadership. They are veterinarian and client approved, certified, ethical, and knowledgeable.

They advocate against shock collar training and other aversive methods, emphasizing that only reward-based training should be used for all dog training, including behavior problems. Nan Long, the owner, has been professionally training dogs for clients since 2002, building on her extensive background in animal husbandry and science.

In addition to dog training services, Nan Long also offers dog-friendly vacation rentals with large fenced yards through her other business, DogWoods Retreat.

Accomplishments

Nan Long has been professionally training dogs since 2002, with over 50 years of experience in animal husbandry and science, including competing with equines and cattle. She is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA), an AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, and a presenter of dog bite safety programs for Doggone Safe.

She is a member of the Pet Professional Guild, the Association of Professional Dog Trainers, and a supporting member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. The business is veterinarian and client approved, with testimonials highlighting her expertise, kindness, and effectiveness.

How to Get Started!

To get started, clients must contact Now and Zen Dog Training for a free phone consultation. Following this, an in-home behavioral consult and training session is required as the first step for all clients.