Which Track?
I've compiled a list of similarities and differences for both tracks to help you decide.
Coaching Track
Cost
Total cost (Intro Lesson and Coaching Track):
Inner Service Area: $590
Middle Service Area: $725
Outer Service Area: $860
Service Area:
The Coaching Track is available for my outer, middle, and inner service area.
Owner Time Commitment
Time for Enrichment Plan (This varies dramatically based on your dog's needs. This doesn't differ based on track. For more info, click here.)
1-hour meeting each week
Four to six 10-20 minute independent training sessions each week
One 1-hour Final Check-In meeting 2-4 weeks after the end of the program
Training effectiveness and timeline considerations
The training results of the Coaching Track can be a bit slower as you and your dog are learning together. But there is no need to "transfer" training from me to you. This tends to produce predictable results with fewer setbacks.
Troubleshooting
After the program is over, the troubleshooting is generally straightforward. You have been there for all steps of the training, so you are able to make adjustments. If your dog is having a hard time, you know how to make things easier. If your dog is ready for more, you know how to make things harder.
Every dog?
Most dogs do well with the Coaching Track as you are their human and working with them. The training doesn't depend on your dog working well with me/without you
Pro Daytrain Track
Cost
Total cost (Intro Lesson and Pro Daytrain Track):
Inner Service Area: $1,225
Middle Service Area: $1,750
Service Area:
The Pro Daytrain Track is only available for my middle and inner service area
Owner Time commitment
Time for Enrichment Plan (This varies dramatically based on your dog's needs. This doesn't differ based on track. For more info, click here.)
1-hour meeting each week
One 10-15 minute independent training session each week
One 1-hour Final Check-In meeting 2-4 weeks after the end of the program
Training effectiveness and timeline considerations
The Pro Daytrain track can show quicker results with reactivity. There is also a higher likelihood of setbacks when transferring training to you, from me. There is less practice of the new, desired behavior with you. This is why the Pro Daytrain track includes one independent training session a week.
Troubleshooting
After the program is over, it can be more difficult for you to troubleshoot. With daytraining, you were not doing each step, so it may be more difficult to adjust difficulty. This is why the follow-up session is very important. I also give you all the tutorials that you can reference.
Every dog?
Not every dog or scenario is a good match for the Pro Daytrain Track. If the unwanted behavior only occurs with you there, daytraining isn't effective. If your dog takes a very long time to warm up to new people, daytraining isn't effective. If your dog is very protective of your home when you're not home, daytraining isn't effective.
I should be able to spot potential issues during the Intro Lesson if this might be the case for your dog.