Basic Manners & Life Skills
Real-Life Skills for Happier Dogs (and Humans)
Dog training isn’t about perfection - it’s about making life easier, clearer, and more enjoyable for both of you. Whether you want less jumping, better leash walking, or a calmer dog at home, we’ll focus on practical skills that fit into your real daily life.
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I offer two flexible training options depending on how involved you want to be in the day-to-day training process.
Option 1: Life Skills Coaching
Life Skills Coaching (For Humans Who Want to Learn Alongside Their Dog)
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This is the traditional coaching model: I teach you how to teach your dog. Each session includes live coaching, written homework, and step-by-step guidance tailored to your goals and your dog’s needs.
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We’ll focus on real-life behaviors like:
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Settling calmly in the home
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Polite greetings (no jumping!)
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Loose leash walking
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Coming when called
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Leaving things alone when asked
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Learning to chill when nothing’s happening
What’s Included:
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60-minute coaching sessions (in person or via Zoom)
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Customized training plan
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Written notes & homework after each session
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Ongoing support between sessions (via email or text)
Best for: People who want to be hands-on in the process and learn the why behind each skill.
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** All new training clients begin with a 60-minute virtual consultation to ensure we tailor support to your dog’s needs.
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Option 2: North Seattle Home School
No training time? No problem.
Busy schedule? Let me do the heavy lifting. With North Seattle Home School, I come to your home and train your dog for you. This option builds a strong training foundation efficiently, then transitions to you with coaching support so the new skills stick.
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You don’t have to figure it all out yourself - I’ll get your dog started on the right foot and then show you how to maintain the progress.
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What’s Included:
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3 - 30 minute training sessions per week (I work one-on-one with your dog)
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1 - 30 minute weekly virtual coaching session with you to transfer the skills
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Written training notes after each week
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Optional video updates from training sessions
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Support via email or text between sessions
Skills We Can Work On:
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Basic manners like sit, down, stay, and recall
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Greeting guests calmly
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Crate or mat training
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Loose leash walking
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Household manners (not jumping on counters, waiting at doorways, etc.
Best for: People with busy schedules who want professional help laying the groundwork - and clear coaching on how to reinforce and maintain behaviors.​
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Pricing:
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Foundational Package: Month One
$1,000 (4-week commitment required to start)
This first month builds a strong foundation and helps your dog develop real-life skills through consistent, focused training.
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Ongoing Support Options (after month one)
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Monthly Plan – $1,000/month (4 weeks)
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Same format: 3 visits + 1 transfer session (per week)
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Flexible scheduling based on your goals and your dog’s progress
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Great for continued skill-building or addressing more complex behavior needs
Weekly Plan – $275/week
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Same format: 3 visits + 1 transfer session (weekdays only)
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Flexible scheduling based on your goals and your dog’s progress
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Great for continued skill-building or addressing more complex behavior needs
Custom Maintenance Plans
If your dog is thriving and you’d like to scale back while staying on track, we can build a lighter support plan that fits your needs
Limited Service Area
North Seattle Home School is currently available only to clients within my in-home service area. To ensure I can provide consistent, high-quality training and limit commute time between sessions, I focus on a select group of neighborhoods in North Seattle.
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Current service area includes:
Ballard, Blue Ridge, Crown Hill, Freemont, GreenLake, Greenwood, Loyal Heights, Phinney Ridge, Sunset Hill, West Woodland
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If you're unsure whether your home falls within the service zone, feel free to reach out before applying. I may also be able to refer you to a trusted colleague if you're outside my area.
Ready to Get Started?
North Seattle Home School is personalized, hands-on support - without adding more to your plate. To ensure this program is the right fit, I require a 60-minute consultation before we begin. The first step is filling out a quick application so I can learn more about your dog, your goals, and your household.
Let’s set your dog up for success - together.
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Training Consultation
All new training clients begin with a 60-minute virtual consultation to ensure we tailor support to your dog’s needs.
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Basic Manners and Life Skills Live Online Class
Learn the fundamentals of dog training and build foundation behaviors. This class will set you and your dog up for a successful start to your training journey!
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Features:
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Learn from the comfort of your own home
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4 weeks of zoom meetings
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Individual or join as a group. Note - each individual joining must purchase class separately - ask about group pricing!
Basic Manners and Life Skills Workbook
Build real-world skills with a flexible, dog-centered training plan.
This workbook is designed for dog guardians who want more structure, support, and progress tracking as they teach essential life skills using positive reinforcement. Whether you’re working on leash walking, polite greetings, cooperative care, or settling at home, this guide helps you break your training into clear goals, reflect on what’s working, and stay motivated - without the overwhelm.
What to Expect During the
Training Consultation
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Discuss the intake form (filled out by you at least 48 hours before your consultation)
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Evaluate the details of your dogs behavior history and wellness
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Establish training goals and expectations
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Discuss the factors that are contributing to any behavior concerns
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A recording of the session
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Notes with links to resources
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Discuss our coaching packages for longer term support
