Marisa offers private training sessions in your home. She does things a little bit differently with each client so the specific needs of the dog and owner can be met and carried out in a way that is as convenient and conducive to success as possible.
Marisa goes over many things like communication, exercise, socialization, diet, daily rituals, relationship, play, etc. because she believes it's extremely important to make sure the dog is balanced and fulfilled from all angles in order for him/her to be a happy, pleasant pet. She wants to have everything in line so that your pet can succeed at whatever it is we are asking of him/her.
During your first session with Marisa, she will take a history of your dog and get a feel for what your daily life is like with him/her, what your relationship dynamics are like, and what you are looking to get out of training. Any special needs or questions you have will also be addressed.
After assessing your goals and the best way to carry them out, Marisa will develop a training plan for you and your dog depending on what's most important and what will be most helpful. The training will be catered very specifically to the needs of you and your dog to set you both up to succeed.
The frequency and total number of sessions you will need depends on your goals, how often you work with your puppy/dog in between sessions, the rate at which your puppy/dog learns, and the state of the puppy/dog when training commences. Marisa does not require an amount or set frequency of sessions. Some clients prefer to get the wheels in motion with training after the first session and set up further sessions when they feel they are ready for the next step. Other clients feel better knowing when their next session will be and preparing for it. You can schedule in a way that suits your lifestyle. Packages are available for clients who would like to reserve multiple sessions up front.
Marisa’s training methods are based on operant and classical conditioning and the concepts of clicker training. She uses positive motivators as rewards so that your dog is eager to learn and perform. Marisa also focuses on relationship development so that you and your pet are both devoted to making each other happy. All dogs learn at their own rate and we may tweak some of our methods as we go once we see which things produce the best responses from your dog. Any issues like aggression or anxiety will be dealt with at the heart of the issue so we can help the dogs conquer the feelings that produce these unwanted behaviors, not just cover them up.