About Canine Fundamentals LLC

Canine Fundamentals is a behavior consultancy that comes to you, and its prices are on the page.

What it costs

The entry service is a "BEHAVIOR CONSULTATION : $130 for 2 hour, in-home session", with follow-ups at "$75/session" and the honest note that you should "generally plan on 2 to 3 follow-up sessions". For new arrivals there is a "NEW DOG OR NEW PUPPY PACKAGE : $300 for 4, o ne on one sessions in your home", covering "guidance on leash walking, off-leash walking, house training" and "proper socialization to other dogs, people, situations".

The serious cases

Deep behavior problems are handled differently and are priced case by case: "Some behavior problems are deeply rooted and need time and expertise to overcome. In these unique cases, a dog may need to come spend several weeks living in my home to achieve successful rehabilitation." The published list of what that is for reads "extremely fearful dogs", "extreme cases of anxiety" and "dog aggression or general aggression". The trainer calls this rehabilitation rather than board-and-train.

Who does the work

Kati worked as a licensed veterinary nurse for fifteen years before moving to dogs full time, and has walked dogs professionally since 2016. That is a career history; ask whether she holds a training certification if that matters to you.

Method

The site argues that most problems are communication failures: "Issues with dog behavior often stem from these misunderstandings. By helping you to understand your dog, and how to best clearly communicate with them, I can help you build a solid relationship where you are both fulfilled."