The K9 Coach Carolinas

The K9 Coach Carolinas focuses on behavior modification, including aggression, anxiety, trauma, fear, and rehab, with a holistic approach that integrates wellness and nutrition. They offer a 2-week Board and Train program for lifestyle behaviors, priced at $2800, which includes a 2-hour go-home session and three 90-minute follow-up lessons. An e-collar option is available for off-leash training.

For behavioral cases, they offer “Immersion Training” where owners participate alongside their dogs, or customized programs for a day, weekend, or week. All behavior programs start with a Comprehensive Behavior Assessment & Consultation, lasting up to two hours, which includes a deep dive into nutrition and wellness.

Specific behavior rehab packages for anxiety, fear, and trauma are custom priced after the initial consultation. Aggression rehab packages are also custom priced and include a minimum of 6 in-person lessons, with an e-collar potentially provided. Leash reactivity programs are customized after consultation, potentially ranging from a single session to a full obedience program with behavior work.

Obedience training for dogs older than 20 weeks consists of 6 weekly 1-hour lessons for $750, covering basic commands and manners, with social outings. Off-leash obedience is a 4-week program for $400, requiring proficiency in basic obedience, with an optional $200 e-collar. Service Dog Public Access training is 8 lessons for $800. Puppy training programs are designed for puppies 8-18 weeks old, covering house training, crate training, basic manners, socialization, and safety tips, with online and optional in-person lessons. All packages include a nutrition and natural wellness consultation and access to a private client forum.

Pricing Summary

Inquiry calls are free. A Comprehensive Behavior Assessment & Consultation costs $250 for an in-home working session, including a nutritional review, follow-up summary, content, and phone/email Q&A for up to two weeks, along with a proposal for continued training. If assessing more than one dog, pricing will be adjusted.

Behavior Programs are custom priced based on the severity of issues and start at $800, with e-collars costing an additional $200 if needed. Virtual Consultations are available for $250 for a 2-hour comprehensive session, with customized follow-up program packages.

Obedience training consists of 6 weekly 1-hour lessons for $750. Off Leash Obedience is 4 weekly lessons for $400, with an optional $200 e-collar. Leash Reactivity Training is 6 weekly lessons for $750, with an optional $200 e-collar. Service Dog Public Access training is 8 lessons for $800. Payment preference is cash, check, Zelle, or Venmo. Pricing is subject to change without notice, but written proposed programs are honored for 30 days.

Policies

Pricing is subject to change without notice, but any written proposed program 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 a refund for the initial consultation if the client feels no significant progress was made with their dog or understanding. For private dog training programs, if clients require extra assistance to achieve the originally established goals and have diligently completed their homework, ongoing support is provided at no additional cost.

The K9 Coach Carolinas, LLC, led by Dana Brigman, specializes in canine behavior modification and rehabilitation, focusing on issues such as aggression, anxiety, trauma, and fear. They emphasize a holistic approach that integrates wellness and nutrition, believing that a dog’s overall health significantly impacts its behavior.

While they no longer offer traditional Puppy Preschool and Obedience Lessons as standalone services, these skills are incorporated into their behavior-focused programs. Dana Brigman is described as a dog nutritionist and holistic pet health coach, offering pet health coaching as part of her comprehensive services.

The business aims to help dog owners strengthen their bond with their pets and create harmonious, well-behaved companions by addressing the root causes of behavioral issues through customized training plans and ongoing support.

Accomplishments

Dana Brigman is highly regarded as a Dog Behavior Consulting expert with years of experience in aggression, anxiety, and reactivity, achieving excellent results and happy clients. She is also recognized as a Canine Behaviorist, dog nutritionist, and holistic pet health coach for dogs. Dana has personal experience living with an aggressive dog and has helped countless clients resolve their dogs’ behavioral issues.

How to Get Started!

To begin, clients can submit an inquiry for a free callback to discuss their questions and training goals. For cases involving aggression, anxiety, or trauma, the process starts with a Comprehensive Behavior Assessment & Consultation. This is an active working session, lasting up to three hours, designed to evaluate the dog and provide an immediate action plan and protocol.

The consultation includes a deep dive into nutrition and wellness, and a detailed summary of the assessment and proposed plan for working together is provided. After this initial consultation, clients can decide on additional lessons or a customized training plan, with no obligation to purchase further coaching packages.