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Fit  Sit

Doggy Counseling

Fit n Sit Doggy Nutritional and Behavioral Counseling

specializes in homemade meals tailored for your pet

and a gentle rescue-dog inspired approach to behavioral issues.

Our approach to teaching dogs is based on years

of rescuing street dogs. Each of our rescues has taught us

that there is strength and kindness in mutual understanding

and we strive to do each of their journeys justice by passing

along their wisdom to every new dog we meet.

Training Days at the Doggy Training and Wellness Center

Training days begin with a structured long walk, that emphasizes pack leadership, the heel command, and

an automatic sit whenever we come to a stop. We also work on introductions to new people, as well as build

tolerance to new noises, smells and situations.

Walks are followed by supervised play time with the other training students. We practice group commands,

by using the group to reinforce speed of command recognition. For this exercise, I ask the group to sit, the

first one who sits is rewarded. This reinforces the ability to focus on commands around distractions and

fosters good will toward competitive command recognition. Dogs that have food aggression greatly benefit

from such exercises as they learn to trust that it it the human that is fair, consistent and in control.

After nap time, we separate into one-on-one training sessions and focus directly on each dog's command

recognition.

When each dog has practiced their commands individually, we practice what was just learned as a group to

reinforce commands in a distracting environment. Then we go on structure walks again, but this time we also

work on sit and come in an outdoor environment. After every dog has completed their training, we have a big

playtime session!

Every dog gets a complete assessment every training day, complete with a report card and homework for the

family to practice.

In-Home Training

The first in-home training session lasts up to three hours. The first step is for me to get to know the dog as

well as the whole home situation in all its dynamics.Then we go through the individual needs and concerns

for each dog in the family. I observe the situations as they occur and each training suggestion is made entirely

based on the needs of that particular situation. I love to meet each new dog and parent. All families are

different, there is no set way to achieve a "perfect" dog/owner relationship. To reach that requires mutual

understanding and individual training plans.

The Basics of what we offer:

              Group and/or private training classes

                            Puppy Playtime

                            Puppy Class

                            Basic and Advanced Obedience

                            Manners for all situations

                            Formal introductions to strangers and strange places

                            Socialization Therapy/ Building Confidence

                            Pet-to-Parent Communication Skills

                            Behavior Modification Plans

              Nutritional Evaluation

                            General evaluation

                                          Overweight, underweight, special needs

                                          Energy level- how many hours- sleeping, playing, walking…

                                          Daily schedule

                                          Any medical conditions to consider

                            Custom meal plans, with bi-monthly follow-ups for 2 months

                            Custom meal plans, purchase our food twice a week (pick-up or delivery)

              Socialization Days- Advanced Socialization Therapy/ Building Confidence

                            Learning to be with new dogs and new people (dogs stay up front)

                            Building confidence in unknown situations

              Life Changes

                            Workshops for “Life Changes” (newly blind, deaf- for parents and pets)

ALL QUESTIONS ARE WELCOME!

For rates or specialized programs contact us!

fitnsit@gmail.com