The K9 Coach #2

The K9 Coach Carolinas focuses on behavior modification and holistic wellness, addressing issues like aggression, anxiety, trauma, fear, and leash reactivity. All behavior programs begin with a comprehensive assessment and consultation, which is an active working session that evaluates the dog’s history, current state of mind, and the owner’s leadership skills, communication, and goals. This assessment also includes a deep dive into nutrition and wellness, and family dynamics.

Private training clients are expected to conduct two 15-30 minute training sessions daily throughout their program and for two weeks afterward. All packages include in-home lessons, public outing distraction proofing, a nutrition and natural wellness consultation, and access to a private client forum. The holistic approach integrates nutrition, detox protocols, natural options, essential oils, homeopathy, Reiki, Emotional Release, and Animal Communications.

Specific programs include:
* **Board and Train**: A 2-week immersive program where the dog resides with the trainer, mastering lifestyle behaviors and fundamental skills like sit/stay, down/stay, coming when called, polite leash walking, and boundary setting. It includes a 2-hour go-home session and three 90-minute follow-up skills lessons for the owner.
* **Immersion Training**: An alternative to Board and Train, offering private workshops for a day, weekend, or week, tailored to the client’s home or at their North Myrtle Beach location. This program emphasizes owner involvement in the training process.
* **Obedience Dog Training**: For dogs older than 20 weeks, focusing on manners and listening skills. It covers basic commands (sit/stay, down/stay, come when called, place, walk well on leash, leave-it, out, watch me), good greeting skills, waiting at doors, and social manners. Initial lessons are held at The K9 Coach location, with later sessions moving to public outings or in-home for proofing.
* **Off Leash Dog Training**: An advanced program for dogs with solid basic obedience, aiming for reliable recall and obedience at a distance under distractions. It can be an add-on to basic obedience or a stand-alone program, often requiring an e-collar.
* **Leash Reactivity Training**: Addresses lunging, barking, and pulling on walks. It can be resolved through a single consultation or a full obedience program, focusing on identifying the root cause (fear, anxiety, over-excitement, or aggressive intent) and teaching techniques for confident leadership.
* **Puppy Training Program**: Designed for puppies aged 8-12 weeks, to be completed by 16-18 weeks. It covers house training, crate training, basic manners (sit, down, come, leave it, place), proper rewarding, walking support, boundary training, and extensive socialization. The program also includes health and safety guidance on nutrition, safe toys, enrichment, natural flea/tick prevention, vaccine education, and surgical preparedness/aftercare. It is held at The K9 Coach location, with an online option available.
* **Service Dog Public Access**: Focuses on obedience, social outings, greetings, and public access training in various environments like elevators, malls, restaurants, and doctor’s offices, also preparing for travel.

Pricing Summary

Inquiry calls are free. A comprehensive Behavior Assessment and Consultation costs $250 for an in-home working session, including a nutritional review, follow-up summary, and Q&A for up to 2 weeks. Pricing for multiple dogs will be adjusted.

Behavior Programs are custom priced starting at $800, with e-collars costing an additional $200. Aggression Behavior Rehab Packages require a minimum of 6 in-person lessons. Virtual Consultations are $250 for a 2-hour comprehensive session, with customized follow-up packages.

A 2-week Board and Train program with aftercare is $2800, with an optional e-collar for $200. Obedience training consists of 6 weekly 1-hour lessons for $750, with add-on lessons at $80 per hour. Off Leash Obedience is 4 weekly lessons for $400, plus a $200 e-collar. Leash Reactivity Training is 6 weekly lessons for $750, with an optional $200 e-collar. Service Dog Public Access training includes 8 lessons for $800.

Payment preferences are Cash, Check, Zelle, or Venmo. Pricing is subject to change, but written proposals are honored for 30 days. The business offers ongoing support at no additional cost if clients require extra assistance to achieve originally established goals, provided they commit to the work.

Policies

Pricing is subject to change without notice, but written proposed programs will be honored for 30 days. Travel fees may be incurred for consultations and appointments that exceed 20 miles from The K9 Coach Home Office. The business offers ongoing support at no additional cost if clients require extra assistance to achieve the originally established goals, provided they commit to the work. A money-back guarantee is offered for the initial consultation if the client feels no significant progress was made.

The K9 Coach Carolinas, LLC, led by Dana Brigman, specializes in canine behavior modification and holistic wellness. They focus on addressing complex behavioral issues such as aggression, anxiety, trauma, and fear, integrating a whole-dog approach that considers mind, body, and spirit.

Their unique advantage lies in combining traditional dog training with holistic wellness, including nutrition, detox protocols, natural remedies, essential oils, homeopathy, Reiki, Emotional Release, and Animal Communications. Dana, an experienced canine behaviorist, dog nutritionist, and holistic pet health coach, aims to heal dogs from the inside out, believing that emotions are rooted in the body and can be influenced by these holistic practices.

The business offers various programs, including behavior modification, aggression training, off-leash training, board and train, obedience, leash reactivity training, puppy training, and service dog training. They emphasize owner involvement, consistency, and leadership, providing ongoing support to ensure long-term success. They also offer pet health coaching and speaking engagements on canine nutrition and behavior.

Accomplishments

Dana Brigman is highly regarded as a Dog Behavior Consulting expert and Canine Behaviorist, specializing in behavior rehabilitation for aggression, anxiety, leash reactivity, resource guarding, and trauma. She is also a dog nutritionist and holistic pet health coach.

How to Get Started!

To begin, clients can request a free inquiry call by completing a questionnaire to discuss their questions and goals. All aggression, anxiety, and trauma cases, and generally all behavioral programs, start with a Comprehensive Behavior Assessment & Consultation. During this extensive working session, the trainer gathers information and develops a strategic plan. Clients are asked to disclose all details regarding bite history, attempted bites, snapping, lunging, aggression, and aggressive behaviors, as well as the relationships between humans and dogs, to ensure the most effective training plan.