About Back in the Pack

Back in the Pack is run by Dari Ferguson, described on the site as "Head Trainer/Owner" and quoted as believing "that understanding your dog's behavior is the key to successfully bridge the gap between you and your pet". The business tagline is "Structure, Time, and Love!"

What it does

The site lists "Behavior Modification" as covering "Aggression, Hyperactivity, Anxiety, Excessive Barking, Leash Pulling"; "Socialization" as "Dog Walks, Field Trips, Meet & Greets and so forth!"; plus "Dog Training Programs", "Family Lessons" where "Everyone can be involved", and "In-Home Lessons" – "We come to you!"

The price list

Everything is published. A "Canine Consultation" is "($50/30-45 min)" and "Provides behavior assessment and description of your uniquely designed training program with no session commitment". Behavior Modification is "($250/approx 2 hrs)". The two obedience courses are both six weeks in the client's own home: "Basic Obedience w/ Good Manners" for dogs over two years at "($475)" and "Puppy Obedience w/ Good Manners" for dogs under two at "($425)". There is also "Walk the Walk" coaching at "($90/hr)", a "Pre-Adoption Screening" at "($50)", group "BitPack Walks" at "($50/dog)" limited to eight dogs, and "Client Boarding" at "($75/day)" in the trainer's home.

Claims to weigh

The site publishes its own tallies – "6+ Local Vet Recomendations", "300+ Families Trained", "100+ Rescue Placements", "20+ Years of Expertise" – and the initials PDT, CDB after the owner's name. These are the business's own claims.