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Game-based dog training is a progressive methodology that uses a choice and rewards-based approach to training a dog to have good manners. It’s a fun and easy way to train for both humans and dogs!  Recommended tools and equipment include:  

•  A 6-foot leash
• High-value training treats
• A tug toy that your dog loves. 
• Your dog or puppy should also be wearing a flat dog collar during the training session.  
• Also Available as a Online Virtual Session.  

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT & TRAINING RECOMMENDATIONS: 

It’s good for your dog or puppy to be hungry during a training session, so please refrain from feeding them too much beforehand or skip their regular meal entirely.  

You will also need the following: 

• A 6 ft. nylon leash
• A treat medley consisting of 3 different food rewards
• A 20” tug toy
• Harness
• 30 ft leash

In this 2-hour session, we can help you:  

•  identify the root cause of your dog’s behavior
• make recommendations for a training plan
• coach you through the initial stages of training
• Also Available as a In-Home Session 

Santa Monica Paws specializes in game-based dog & puppy training and solving problem problems like leash reactivity, excessive barking, and aggression.  All of our behavior modification training plans are force-free, science-based, and designed with your dog’s best interest in mind.  

Our Canine Separation Anxiety Program is a private dog training program that is conducted at your home over the course of 8 weeks.

Get expert guidance from an expert while you train your dog or puppy to self-soothe and settle down when left at home alone.

This dog training program includes the following:

1. (4) 2-hour sessions;

2. (4) 90-minute, weekly or bi-weekly training sessions;

3. (1) 90 minute Follow-Up Training Session

This holistic, science-based, training program is one of the most effective treatments for dog separation anxiety in existence today. Let us help you rehabilitate your dog or puppy and regain your freedom with our private separation anxiety dog training program!

HOW IT WORKS

After your consultation and purchase of the program, we will set up a time to hold your introductory session.

After the intro session, weekly 1:1 training sessions will be scheduled for either 1 - 2x/week or 1 - 2x/month, depending on how your dog or progresses through the program.

Generally, it takes anywhere from 8 - 12 weeks to curb your dog's behavioral problems, depending on the severity of their condition. We offer continued support to our separation anxiety clients beyond 8 weeks via discounted Follow-Up sessions until your dog or puppy is rehabilitated to your satisfaction.

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT & TRAINING RECOMMENDATIONS:

As part of the program, you will need to confine or restrain your dog or puppy for different phases of the training. You may choose from the following products and equipment based on your budget and the layout of your home:

1. A 6 ft. leash, walk-through gate, or crate & exercise pen combo;

2. A pet camera or app that will allow you to monitor your dog or puppy's progress throughout the program.

3. Wire Crate (Fits the length of your dog, with a few inches to lay down, but not extra room to soil the crate.)

For optimal success, it is essential to plan on NOT leaving your dog or puppy alone for at least 4 weeks once beginning this program. We suggest planning on a scaled-back social schedule and relying on friends, family members, or a reputable doggie daycare or pet sitter whenever necessary during this time.  

 (10) 90-Minute, In-Home, Training Sessions 

Each class will focus on various topics, depending on the needs of your dog:

• Advanced Obedience 
• Manners 
• Managing Leash Reactivity
• Impulse Control
• Reducing Aggressive Behaviors
• Eliminating Separation Anxiety
• Curbing annoyance barking issues
• Limiting resource guarding behavior
• Increased socialization
• Decreasing impolite Jumping behavior
• Extinguishing Counter surfing
• Eliminating Door Dashing behavior

 Is your dog's barking around the house and yard driving you crazy?! 

With Barking Be Gone!, you can make that a thing of the past!  Using easy-to-implement behavior management tools, our virtual private training program will provide you with a force-free system for discouraging barking and reinforcing calmness, making life with your dog or puppy much more peaceful and enjoyable!  

This program is conducted at your home & remotely with the expert guidance of a certified professional dog trainer over the course of 6 weeks and includes the following:  

•  (1) 2-hour introductory session 
•  (5) additional 60-minute training sessions 
• (1) 90 Minute Follow-Up Session

After the introductory session, sessions will be scheduled for 1x/week for a total of up to two months of training.