Training Services

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    Rest Paws Follow: Private Lesson Packages

    If you are looking for dog training on your schedule and in your home, to work on your goals, the Rest Paws Follow programs have what you need. Whether you’re looking to improve behavior, learn new skills, or have more adventures, I can help!Let’s make this your most peaceful, fulfilled, and balanced year, together.

    Spots are limited! To sign up, please complete our intake form. You will receive an email response from Jen within 3-5 business days. Please note that a deposit is due at the time of booking. Thank you!

    Know Before You Go information HERE

    Please note that all package sessions must be used within 6 months of purchase (deposit payment). After that time, all unused lessons will be forfeited with no refunds.

    All training clients must sign our contract and waiver. Please note that a deposit is due at the time of booking. Payment is due in full before the lesson begins. Our training does not come with guarantees. See contract for details.

    I am happy to answer questions between sessions, within reason. Replies may be delayed up to 3 business days. Email is preferred! Thank you for understanding.

    While I am able to reschedule sessions if needed when given 96+ hours notice, please note that availability is limited to one evening spot on some weekdays and two weekend spots.

    Please read all materials sent via email at the time of package purchase. Tools are available for purchase, but supplies are limited. Prepay is required for ecollars.

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    Rest Paws Follow: The Liam Lesson Package

    The “Liam” Package is our immersion experience for adolescent and adult dogs over six months of age. It’s ideal for owners struggling with overexcitement and jumping on guests, behavioral issues such as reactivity or anxiety, multi-dog households, resource guarding, pulling on leash, and more! Your dog can learn a variety of skills, which may include but is not limited to: walking nicely on a leash, place, pausing at thresholds, crate comfort, guest manners, the language of the prong collar and/or ecollar and intro to recall. After completing The Liam, follow up options include The Maude or single refresh sessions. It includes an assessment and customized action plan, five 1 hour (45 minutes of work, 15 minutes for questions and scheduling) lessons in your home, mileage to/from your home up to 10 miles (20 miles round trip; additional mileage $1.50/mile), and the Rest-Paws-Follow ebook. Please note that tools are not included in the lesson price but can be purchased from Jen separately.

    Pricing:

    The Liam: $625 cash/check; $655 card

    The Ruby: $300 cash/check; $315 card

    The Maude:$195 cash/check;$205 card

    Refresh: $100 cash/check; $105 card

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    Rest Paws Follow: The Ruby Lesson Package

    The “Ruby” Package is our puppy manners program for dogs under six months of age, to give dogs and their owners a head start and set them up for success in creating a calm, confident dog. For any behavioral challenges such as anxiety or reactivity and multi-dog households in which all dogs need training, please book The Liam program. Your puppy can learn a variety of skills, which may include but is not limited to: confidence building, their name, intro to walking on a leash (how to follow a human), intro to place, and crate comfort. After completing The Ruby package, puppies can learn loose leash walking, finish place training, and intro to recall by completing The Liam package. The Ruby includes an assessment and customized action plan, two 1 hour (45 minutes of work, 15 minutes for questions and scheduling) lessons in your home, mileage to/from your home up to 10 miles (20 miles round trip; additional mileage $1.50/mile), and the Rest-Paws-Follow ebook. Please note that tools are not included in the lesson price but can be purchased from Jen separately.

    Pricing:

    The Liam: $625 cash/check; $655 card

    The Ruby: $300 cash/check; $315 card

    The Maude:$195 cash/check;$205 card

    Refresh: $100 cash/check; $105 card

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    Rest Paws Follow: The Maude Lesson Package

    The “Maude” Package is our touch up package for clients who complete The Liam package (or any lesson package if package was completed prior to June 1, 2025). It includes a re-assessment of your dog’s current behaviors since we last trained together as well as a customized action plan and three 30 minute sessions. Sessions are completed at Jen’s home, and the price does not include mileage. Single session refresh lessons are also available. Please note that tools are not included in the lesson price but can be purchased from Jen separately.

    Pricing:

    The Liam: $625 cash/check; $655 card

    The Ruby: $300 cash/check; $315 card

    The Maude:$195 cash/check;$205 card

    Refresh: $100 cash/check; $105 card

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    Rest Paws Follow: Single Refresh Lesson

    Single refresh lessons can be booked after The Liam package completion (or any lesson package if package was completed prior to June 1, 2025). The one hour (45 minutes of work, 15 minutes for questions and scheduling), in person, refresh lesson is intended to troubleshoot new or existing challenges, polish skills, and answer questions. Up to 20 miles of travel roundtrip is included so if desired, the session can be completed at client home or an outing (coffee shop, shopping center, Home Depot, outside dog park, etc.). Additional mileage is available for $1.50/miles roundtrip. Investment is $100 with cash/check or $105 by card. Please note that tools are not included in the lesson price but can be purchased from Jen separately.

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    Online Training or Consultation

    Online training is just that - you train your dog, and Jen provides real time feedback, tips, and guidance. Zoom or Instagram video chat are preferred. Be sure to have a tripod set up, distractions (other animals, kids, TV, etc.) in another room, and adequate lighting.

    The owner consultation call is your time to discuss any problem behaviors, set up a personalized training plan, and go through any questions. Owner consultations are ideal for the expecting parents, those planning a move, individuals considering fostering, or owners seeking solutions for nuisance behaviors. Zoom or Instagram video chat are preferred.

    Online sessions are $65 for a 30 minute session. Our Rest-Paws-Follow lesson book (information below) can be added onto any online session for $20.

    Our lengthy lesson book (90 pages and counting!) goes through the Rest-Paws-Follow program and recaps the skills of place, crate, pausing at thresholds, and heel. It also includes motivational pages and step by step guides for skills such as nail trims and tool such as the ecollar.

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    Add On: Day Train

    Day Train is available for in person training clients on a case by case basis for a training boost, polish, or refresh during the day, when Jen’s schedule allows. Day Train must be booked with a lesson package. Drop off is 7:30am, and pick up is 4:30pm.Boarding requirements apply (must be crate trained, up to date on vaccinations, etc.). During the Day Train, dogs work on the building blocks and skills for a loose leash walk, the place command, and waiting at thresholds such as the crate door and home doorways; an introduction to basic commands such as sit, stay, break, and down is also included. Social work can be added, if appropriate for the individual dog. Investment is $125/day. Please note that tool cost is not included in any training program (Rest Paws Follow in person training packages, Day Train, or Stay and Train programs) but can be purchased separately for additional cost.

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    Add On: Stay and Train: Leash

    The Stay and Train: Leash program is available for in person training clients (The Ruby or The Liam) on a case by case basis for a training boost, polish, or refresh during a boarding stay. All Stay and Train programs must be booked with a lesson package. Boarding requirements apply (must be crate trained, up to date on vaccinations, etc.). Minimum stay length is 7 days/6 nights and includes early drop off, a 45 minute lesson at pick up, and any special dog tax that would otherwise be required. During the Stay and Train: Leash program, dogs can learn the language of the prong collar, the art of a loose leash walk, the place command, waiting at thresholds such as the crate door and home doorways, and introduction to basic commands such as sit, stay, break, and down. Social work, greeting guests politely, treadmill training, and intro to recall can be added, if appropriate for the individual dog. Investment for the Stay N Train is $225/night. Two weeks (14 nights) is $2600. Three weeks (21 nights) is $3700. Please note that tool cost is not included in any training program (Rest Paws Follow in person training packages, Day Train, or Stay and Train programs) but can be purchased separately for additional cost.

    Book The Ruby & a Stay and Train: Leash (7 days/6 nights) together and save! Investment for package: $1550 (save an additional 3% by paying with check or cash). A deposit of 50% is due at time of booking.

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    Add On: Stay and Train: Ecollar

    The Stay and Train: Ecollar program is available for in person training clients (The Liam) on a case by case basis to introduce the language of the ecollar during a boarding stay. All Stay and Train programs must be booked with a lesson package.; ideal timing for this is between lessons one and two of The Liam package. Boarding requirements apply (must be crate trained, up to date on vaccinations, etc.). Minimum stay length is 11 days/10 nights and includes early drop off, a 45 minute lesson at pick up, and any special dog tax that would otherwise be required. During the Stay and Train: Ecollar program, dogs learn the language of the ecollar, the art of a loose leash walk, the place command, waiting at thresholds such as the crate door and home doorways, and basic commands such as sit, stay, break, and down. Social work, greeting guests politely, treadmill training, and intro to recall can be added, if appropriate for the individual dog. Investment for the Stay N Train is $225/night. Two weeks (14 nights) is $2600. Three weeks (21 nights) is $3700. Please note that tool cost is not included in any training program (Rest Paws Follow in person training packages, Day Train, or Stay and Train programs) but can be purchased separately for additional cost.

    Book The Liam & a Stay and Train: Ecollar (11 days/10 nights) together and save! Investment for package: $2750 (save an additional 3% by paying with check or cash). A deposit of 50% is due at time of booking.