Private Consultations

Our Private Consultations offer individualized guidance grounded in evidence-based training, positive reinforcement, and canine behaviour science. Sessions may be held at our training facility in Vanessa, ON, in your home, or through phone or video, whichever best supports your needs and learning style.

What to Expect

1. Initial Consultation & Behavioural Assessment

Your consultation begins with a comprehensive conversation in which Melissa gathers information about your dog’s behaviour, learning history, and daily routines. This collaborative assessment allows us to identify the factors contributing to current challenges and form a clear understanding of your training goals.

2. Personalized Homework Plan

Following the assessment, Melissa will develop a tailored management and training plan for you to work through at home.

This plan provides approximately one month of structured “homework,” including step-by-step exercises, practical strategies, and guidance designed specifically for your dog and household.

Every team receives this plan as part of the Initial Consultation.

3. Optional Ongoing Support

Some teams benefit from additional guidance as they work through their plan. For those who prefer continued individualized support, we offer access to a private online portal (not included with the initial consultation). This portal allows you to securely share training videos and track your progress.

Through the portal, Melissa provides ongoing 1-on-1 support, including detailed feedback and a personalized weekly training plan.

Ongoing portal support is available at $125 per week.

For some dogs and handlers, participation in our group classes may be recommended to complement your individualized plan and support continued skill development.

Initial Consultation Availability

At CCC

At Home

Phone

Not sure what Consultation is right for you?

At CCC:

At CCC Consultations are at our facility and are ideal for dogs who need a distraction-free environment to focus on their training. Our purpose-built space helps minimize external distractions, giving dogs a clear setting to concentrate on learning new behaviours. If your dog needs to work on specific skills such as obedience, leash manners, or confidence-building, our facility offers the perfect space for structured, effective training sessions.

At Home:

An At Home Consultation is ideal if you are looking to address your dog’s behaviour in their natural environment. Dogs often exhibit different behaviours at home, and this setting allows us to assess how they respond to their surroundings, routines, and family dynamics. If your dog struggles with specific issues like house training, seperation anxiety, or unwanted behaviours within the home, an In-Home Consultation is the perfect way to get targeted advice and solutions. We offer in-home sessions throughout Norfolk County, and Brant County. (Mileage fee applies for locations outside the Vanessa area.)

Phone:

Phone (& Video) Consultations offer flexible options for addressing everyday training concerns. Whether you are struggling with puppy raising, house training, recall issues, jumping, counter surfing, or other behavioural challenges. Please note that phone or video consultations are not suitable for dogs exhibiting aggression towards people or other dogs.