Frequently asked questions
North Seattle Home School: In-Home Dog Day Training
Real progress for your dog, without adding hours to your week.
No training time? No problem. With North Seattle Home School, I come to your home and do the hands-on training for your dog, then coach you so the new skills stick.
This works well for people with full schedules who still want real, lasting progress. I lay a strong foundation through consistent, focused sessions, then transfer those skills to you with clear coaching support. You get a dog who knows what to do, and you learn how to keep it going.

How It Works:
Every new client starts with a 60-minute virtual consultation so we can understand your dog and set clear goals together. From there, a typical week looks like this:
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I visit your home and work one-on-one with your dog in short, focused sessions.
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We meet once a week so I can show you what your dog has learned and how to maintain it.
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You get written notes after each week, plus optional video updates, so you can see the progress.
The goal is a dog who has real skills and an owner who feels confident.
What’s Included:
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3 in-home training sessions per week (30 minutes each), one-on-one with your dog
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1 weekly virtual coaching session with you (30 minutes) 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 by email or text between sessions
Skills We Can Work On:
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Everyday manners like sit, down, stay, and recall
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Greeting guests calmly
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Crate and mat training
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Loose leash walking
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Household manners, such as staying off counters and waiting politely at doorways
Who It's Best For:
This program fits people with busy schedules who want professional help laying the groundwork, plus clear coaching on how to reinforce and maintain the behaviors over time. If you'd rather be hands-on and learn every step yourself, private Life Skills Coaching may be the better starting point.
Service Area
North Seattle Home School is available to clients within my in-home service area. To keep training consistent and limit commute time between sessions, I focus on a select group of North Seattle neighborhoods.
Current service area includes:
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Ballard
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Blue Ridge
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Crown Hill
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Fremont
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Green Lake
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Greenwood
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Loyal Heights
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Phinney Ridge
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Sunset Hill
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West Woodland
Not sure if your home falls within the zone? Reach out before applying and I'll let you know. If you're just outside my area, I may be able to refer you to a trusted colleague.
Pricing
New clients begin with a short application, then a paid consultation. If we decide North Seattle Home School is a good fit, your consultation fee is credited toward your first month.
If a coaching package, an online class, or another service would suit your dog better, we'll talk through your options at the consultation. The consultation fee is credited toward North Seattle Home School only. It does not carry over to coaching packages, classes, or other services.
Foundational Package, Month One: $1,200 Your consultation fee is credited toward this first month. It builds a strong foundation and helps your dog develop real-life skills through consistent, focused training.
Ongoing support after month one:
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Monthly Plan, $1,000 per month (4 weeks): Same format, 3 visits plus 1 transfer session per week, with flexible scheduling based on your goals and your dog's progress. Great for continued skill-building or more complex behavior needs.
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Weekly Plan, $275 per week: Same format, 3 visits plus 1 transfer session, weekdays only, with flexible scheduling.
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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.
Ready to Get Started?
North Seattle Home School gives your dog personalized, hands-on support without adding more to your plate. Here's how we begin:
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Fill out a short application so I can learn about your dog, your goals, and your household.
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If your home is in my service area and the program looks like a fit, you'll book a paid 60-minute consultation.
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If we decide to move forward, your consultation fee is credited toward your first month.
Let's set your dog up for success, together.
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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!
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!
Enrichment Guide and Planner
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.



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