About Hand in Paw Cooperative Dog Training

Who runs it

"My name is Karlie, the owner and trainer at Hand In Paw! With a decade in the animal industry under my belt, my love for pets spans from rats to cats, and (of course), dogs."

What "cooperative" means here

The word is the whole framing. "I believe in collaboration over coercion, striving to remove the 'or else' from training." The stated mission: "to strengthen the bond between paw-rents and their pups. Helping pet parents truly grasp their dog's unique personality and needs, and equipping them with the tools for compassionate and effective communication." The home page puts it as "solving behavior through a better understanding of your dog."

A stated specialty

"I specialize in shelter animals and adjustment periods in rescue dogs," and for those cases the site asks for a direct approach: "For shelter animal consults please email me!"

Services and prices

All published. "Phone consultation: FREE." "In-home consultation $75," and the site marks it as compulsory in some cases: "required for all private training involving reactivity or other behavioral problems." Private sessions are "1 hour session – $100," "(4) 1 hour sessions – $360," "(6) 1 hour sessions – $510." Puppy packages cover "house training and basic household manners including: Sit, down, stay, leave it, greeting guests, basic leash skills, and socialization," at "1-session – $75" or "4-pack – $270." Puppy Day Training is in-home and includes family check-ins: "(4) 1-hour sessions with me and your puppy plus 1 family meeting per week to update on training protocols," at "1-week – $325" or "2-Weeks- $625."

A vaccination condition

Stated for puppies: "Puppies must be cleared by your vet and fully vaccinated before any sessions occur in public locations (i.e. pet stores, parks, or pet-friendly businesses!)."

Discounts

"Training discounts available for adopted shelter dogs, seniors, and veterans."

Where it works

"Serving Jackson County to Shiawassee County and surrounding areas!" Lessons are offered either way: "Online or in-person lessons based on your needs."

Before you book

Ask where sessions take place and which certifications the trainer holds.