Before beginning structured behavior work, every team starts with a consultation. This allows us to review history, clarify goals, and determine the most appropriate program and pacing for you and your dog.
What a consultation is
A consultation is a dedicated assessment and planning session. We’ll talk through your dog’s history, current challenges, and daily routines to better understand patterns, triggers, and learning context.
This conversation helps ensure that any next steps are thoughtful, appropriate, and aligned with both your goals and your dog’s needs.
Why start here?
Behavior and training needs can look very different from one dog to the next. A consultation gives me enough context to recommend an appropriate starting point rather than placing every dog into the same training plan.
After the consultation, I’ll recommend the program or level of support that best fits your goals, your dog, and the type of work we'll be doing.
What happens during a consultation
During your consultation, we will:
Discuss your dog’s history, daily routine, and previous training
Current behavior concerns and the contexts in which they occur
Patterns of arousal, engagement, and behavior that may be relevant
Your goals and priorities
Initial management or training strategies, when appropriate
Recommendations for next steps and ongoing support
When appropriate, you’ll leave the consultation with a small set of foundational skills to begin working on at home.
These are intended to support regulation, clarity, and form the groundwork for ongoing training if you move into a program.
Length & pricing
90 minutes | $185
Consultations are scheduled for 90 minutes, with flexibility to extend up to two hours when additional discussion or assessment is needed.
Where we’ll meet.
In-person consultations are held at Mellow Hound’s private training field in Sequim. The field provides a controlled environment with plenty of space, allowing me to observe your dog outside of the home while adjusting distance, movement, and distractions as needed.
For dogs who may not be ready for the training field, a virtual consultation may be recommended as a starting point.
When you’re ready to begin, schedule a consultation so we can determine the best starting point together.
Consultations are not training sessions or quick fixes. They are assessment and planning conversations designed to guide thoughtful next steps.
Clients will receive the Training Agreement and Liability Waiver during booking. Checking the required box indicates that you have read, understand, and agree to these terms.