Secret Lake Dog Training, LLC #2

Secret Lake Dog Training offers several in-home training packages and behavior consultations. The Puppy Package, for puppies 8 weeks to 4 months old, includes 4 one-hour sessions covering basic commands like attention, sit, down, come, stay, leave it, and walking on leash. It also addresses common puppy issues such as mouthing, chewing, jumping, barking, crating, potty training, and proper socialization.

The Manners Training package, for dogs over 4 months old, consists of 4 one-hour sessions focusing on basic manners like attention, sit, down, come, crate training, stay, leave it, and walking on leash. This package is not designed for behavior problems like aggression or resource guarding.

The Loose Leash Walking Package, also 4 one-hour sessions, helps dogs and owners learn to walk together, emphasizing attention, rewarding loose leash behavior, and handling minor distractions. This package is not suitable for leash-reactive dogs.

Behavior Consultations are offered on a case-by-case basis for dogs of all ages, addressing issues such as aggressive behavior, resource guarding, fear-based behaviors, and leash reactivity. The initial consultation involves assessment, goal setting, and developing an action plan, with follow-up sessions recommended as needed. All 4-session packages are designed to provide a strong start, with additional sessions often recommended based on individual needs.

Pricing Summary

The Puppy Package, Manners Training, and Loose Leash Walking Package each cost $600 for 4 in-home 1-hour sessions. For these packages, 50% payment is due at the first session and the remaining 50% at the second session.

Behavior Consultations have an initial In-Person Consultation fee of $175 for 1.5 hours, with additional 1-hour sessions costing $150 each. A single Manners Training session is available for $150 on a limited basis.

Payment methods accepted include Check, cash, and Venmo for all services, with PayPal also accepted for the Loose Leash Walking Package. No refunds are provided for packages.

Policies

Cancellations for sessions must be received 48 hours prior to the scheduled appointment, otherwise the client will forfeit that session and be charged the full fee. For all packages, 50% of the payment is due at the first session and the remaining 50% at the second session, with no refunds provided.

Clients are expected to be available for appointments, complete assigned homework, and ensure timely payments. An agreement must be reviewed and accepted by the client before any sessions commence.

Karen J. Moulton is the owner and coach of Secret Lake Dog Training, LLC, a rewards-based trainer with over 25 years of experience. She has worked with over 900 dogs and their families, using kind and effective methods.

She is recommended by vets, clients, and other trainers, and is insured. Karen is a graduate of the CT K-9 Professional Trainer Course and a member of The Pet Professional Guild. She continues to expand her knowledge by attending workshops and seminars.

Her volunteer work includes designing and instituting a “Shelter Dogs – Training for a New Life” program at CT shelters, fostering adult dogs, and assessing adoptability. She also has extensive experience in search and rescue, co-founding Disaster and Wilderness Ground Searchers and training her dog Sienna to Level I wilderness search and rescue.

Additionally, Karen provides services to owners of lost pets in the Farmington Valley area, offering guidance for recovery and seminars on prevention through her website www.lostpetsfv.com. She created and manages a Facebook group for lost and found cats in CT with over 8,000 members.

Accomplishments

Karen J. Moulton has over 25 years of dog training experience and has worked with over 900 dogs and their families. She is a graduate of the CT K-9 Professional Trainer Course and a member of The Pet Professional Guild.

She has been mentored by several positive methods trainers in the search and rescue community and continually expands her knowledge by attending workshops and seminars. Karen is a former instructor at Durendal Training Center in Plainville.

Her volunteer work includes designing and instituting a training program for shelter dogs, fostering, and assessing adoptability at CT shelters. She co-founded Disaster and Wilderness Ground Searchers, where she trained and certified her dog Sienna in Level I wilderness search and rescue, cadaver, and article searching, and participated in numerous searches for lost persons. She also provides lost pet recovery services and prevention seminars, and created a large Facebook group for lost and found cats in CT.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients are encouraged to review the services, methods, and fees detailed on the website before making contact. For behavior consultations, clients must first contact the trainer to provide information regarding the specific issues they are facing.

If the case is accepted, a Behavior Consultation form will be emailed, which must be completed and returned at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting. Additionally, clients must sign a Behavior Consultation Agreement and provide proof of their dog’s current Rabies vaccination before the first session.