Consultations & Bookings
Live your best life with your dog!
Consultation Contact Form
With over 15 years of experience in helping dog families just like yours, and as a Certified Behavior Adjustment Training Instructor (CBATI-KSA), let’s work together so you can start living your best life with your dog. Just fill out the form below, and we’ll get started!
Is Consultation & Training Right For You?
Do you have a…
- A brand new puppy?
- A newly adopted rescue dog?
- A senior dog with new behaviors?
- Multiple dogs living together?
- An adolescent teenager or a young child?
If you said yes to any of the following then training is right for you! Enjoy customized training to help meet your and your dog’s needs.
aUncertain if training or consultation is right for you? Go ahead and complete the form above or email ellenthedogtrainer@gmail.com. We can then talk about if training or a consultation is right for you!
A Consultation Introduction
All training begins with a consultation! It’s easy and painless. A consultation is a one hour in-home or video conference where we cover the behavior, the environment, and your training objectives. This experience is the foundation towards progress. I serve the Central Coast of California including San Luis Obispo, Morro Bay, Cayucos, Cambria, Atascadero and surrounding areas.
In Person Dog Training
& Behavior Modification
I work one on one with you where your dog’s behavior is happening. Is it in the home? Out on the walk? At the office? After our consultation, we will work together in sessions that are usually an hour long. In our time together, we work towards not only solving problem behavior(s) but building mutual trust. You will learn to Speak Dog! You will learn why your dog does what they do. You will learn simple solutions that will last a lifetime.
All clients receive a personalized Google Classroom complete with professionally produced videos that support our work together.
I'd highly recommend working with Ellen. She has a tremendous depth of knowledge…and teaches so much more than just sit and stay. Starting our puppy at 9 weeks for one-on-one training at our home was very beneficial. I am glad we did not miss valuable training time waiting for all his vaccines to be completed!"
Virtual Online Training
Leveraging the power of modern technology and my extensive experience working with trainers and pet families across the United States, I am able to offer personalized training and behavior services through convenient video phone or computer conferencing. This innovative approach eliminates the need for in-person sessions, making it easier to schedule appointments and providing greater flexibility for both you and your pet.
Despite the virtual format, I have found video conferencing to be highly effective in addressing a wide range of training challenges. By utilizing live video, I can observe your pet’s behavior in real-time, provide tailored guidance, and offer practical tips for implementing positive reinforcement techniques.
I was skeptical that Ellen could help me from a distance. I was thrilled to find out that her remote training was just as easy to follow and her step by step instructions on how to desensitize Raine from her fears have worked wonders. Ellen taught me how to recognize behaviors so that I could react properly, led me through exercises that gained Raine’s trust and gave me specific strategies to handle her skittishness and fears. Raine is now is a happy well adjusted pup who is beautifully behaved!
Private Coaching For Dog Trainers
As a veteran CBATI and former head of certification in BAT, I am uniquely qualified to coach trainers, both new and experienced, on issues related to reactivity. My expertise allows me to provide effective coaching and mentorship to trainers of all levels, empowering them to address reactivity-related challenges with confidence and compassion.
Throughout my career, I have shared my knowledge through a variety of formats, including in-person workshops, interactive webinars, consultations with shelters and humane societies, and personalized virtual coaching for individual trainers. This diverse experience has equipped me with the ability to tailor my guidance to meet the unique needs and learning styles of each trainer.
Dog training is evolving and Ellen is ahead of the curve with her welfare first approach. She has a way of connecting with people that accelerates their ability to connect with their dogs. With that said, she is not afraid to take the wheel and show a pet parent what's possible with their dog. I am professional trainer myself. I have sought out Ellen as a mentor and have learned so much from her. Everything she does seems effortless which speaks volumes of her comfort in working with a variety of people and dogs. I highly recommend her to everyone who has a dog.
