Early experiences influence how your dog responds to the world.

Knowing what to introduce, when to introduce it, and how to avoid overwhelming your dog can feel like a lot—especially with a busy schedule.

This program ensures those experiences are done thoughtfully, at the right pace, and with your dog’s individual needs in mind—so you’re not just exposing your dog to the world, but helping them feel safe and capable within it.

We meet your dog where they are—starting at home if needed, or moving into real-world environments when appropriate.

From there, your dog is gradually introduced to real-world settings in a structured and supportive way.

Each experience is intentional, and each step is adjusted based on your dog.

The goal is not just exposure—it’s understanding, confidence, and the ability to stay regulated in different environments by building positive associations. 

After each session, you’ll receive short video clips with tips to help you reinforce your dog’s progress.

While I’m doing the hands-on training, you’ll still be an active part of your dog’s progress through those updates and by continuing to build on skills on your own.

This program is a great fit for a wide range of dogs, and especially helpful for:

• Puppies or dogs needing thoughtful, well-paced socialization

• Dogs who would benefit from building more confidence in real-world environments

• Anyone looking to jumpstart training (loose leash walking, settling, neutrality) and continue building skills

• Hands-on training with a certified professional trainer 

• Pick-up and drop-off for each session within my service area

• Foundation training at home, as needed

• Guided real-world socialization sessions

• Structured, controlled exposures designed to prevent overwhelm

• Enrichment tools such as lick mats, chews, and supportive equipment

• Short video recap after each session of me working with your dog

• A customized approach based on your dog’s individual needs

• Tips to help you reinforce progress on your own

For best results, sessions are typically scheduled once or twice per week. This helps create enough consistency for your dog to learn, while still allowing time to process and practice between sessions.

To maximize progress, a private lesson with the owner toward the end of the package is ideal. This allows us to work together to reinforce skills and helps ensure your dog continues to thrive.

Ongoing Support

Many clients choose to continue with Day Training after their initial package. This might include additional packages or shift into a less frequent schedule, such as semi-monthly or monthly, depending on their dog's pace.

This can be a helpful way to check in on progress, work through new or ongoing challenges, and continue building skills in real-life settings—so your dog stays on track as things evolve.