Wet Nose Warm Heart Dog Training

Wet Nose Warm Heart Dog Training offers private in-home training, structured group classes, a specialized puppy package, monthly pack walks, and virtual owner coaching. Private sessions are customized to address individual goals, covering a wide range of behavioral issues and obedience skills, with a strong emphasis on empowering owners to continue training independently.

Group classes are tiered: Level 1 focuses on essential commands and foundational skills for dogs of all ages; Level 2 builds upon Level 1 skills with advanced tasks; and Level 3 provides a more personalized experience for fine-tuning training and tackling specific challenges. The Puppy Package combines two in-home private lessons with enrollment in the Level 1 group class, targeting housebreaking, problem-solving, and basic obedience for puppies. Pack walks offer a controlled environment for socialization and confidence building, while virtual sessions provide remote guidance and advice.

Pricing Summary

Private in-home sessions are $275 for the first 2-hour session and $225 for each additional 1 to 1.5-hour session. A package of 4 follow-up sessions is available for $850, not including the first session.

Group classes are priced at $225 for 6 Level 1 classes, $205 for 5 Level 2 classes, and $195 for 4 Level 3 classes. A monthly Pack Walk costs $25. The Puppy Package is $650 and includes 2 in-home private lessons and enrollment in the 6-week Level 1 group class. Virtual owner coaching sessions are $95 for one hour.

Policies

Emails will be returned within 48 hours. Clients are advised to reach out again if they do not receive a response and to check their spam folder. Booking private appointments in advance is recommended to secure preferred times. A travel fee may be applied for services provided outside the defined service area.

Wet Nose Warm Heart Dog Training, led by Victoria, offers professional dog training services focused on helping owners achieve well-behaved pet dogs that can peacefully coexist with their families. Victoria emphasizes a personalized, one-on-one approach, tailoring training plans to each dog’s unique needs rather than using a generic formula.

Her training philosophy is rooted in her college focus on Animal Behavior, allowing her to approach training from the dog’s perspective and mimic natural dog-dog interactions. Victoria identifies as a “LIMA” or “balanced trainer,” primarily utilizing positive reinforcement with occasional mild corrections, while avoiding harsh methods.

She aims to strengthen the bond between dogs and their owners, ensuring dogs are happy and eager learners. A key aspect of her service is teaching owners how to effectively enforce training and understand the underlying principles, thereby bridging the human-dog communication gap. She also has extensive experience raising service dog puppies.

Accomplishments

Victoria’s academic background includes a focus on Animal Behavior. She has dedicated years to studying dog communication and possesses extensive experience from raising numerous service dog puppies.

How to Get Started!

To begin private training, clients should fill out the contact page to receive information on available openings. Group classes and pack walks can be booked directly online. For Level 3 group classes, clients are encouraged to contact the trainer to join a waitlist or be notified of future class schedules.