Dog Behavior Consultation Pricing & Services
If you're looking for current K9 Coach pricing, you're in the right place.
Some dogs need one experienced set of eyes on the situation and a clear plan.
Some pet parents want to do the hands-on behavior work themselves but need coaching, video review and help knowing when and how to progress.
And some dogs have aggression, bite risk, trauma or other concerns that simply do not belong in a standard program.
Those are different levels of support, and I price them that way.
Complete the behavior questionnaire first. I'll review what you're seeing and help determine whether you need a consultation, the Behavior Coaching Program, a more individualized behavior program or simply one of the resources already available on the site.
Current Behavior Services & Pricing
Behavior Evaluation & Initial Consultation
An in-person working evaluation for dogs with behavior that needs a closer look before we decide what kind of ongoing work makes sense.
Especially appropriate for:
- aggression or bite-risk concerns,
- human-directed resource guarding,
- trauma or significant fear,
- household conflict,
- complicated behavior histories,
- or situations where safety is part of the conversation.
We'll review history, triggers, household dynamics, management, training, body language and relevant whole-dog considerations.
Online Behavior Consultation
A comprehensive Zoom behavior consultation using history, discussion and video when available.
Online work can be especially useful for:
- anxiety and fear,
- leash reactivity,
- separation-related behavior,
- dog-to-dog dynamics,
- over-arousal,
- difficulty settling,
- and behavior that happens differently when a stranger enters the room.
You do not need to manufacture the problem for me. Video from your normal environment can often tell me much more.
Want to Do the Work Yourself — With Coaching?
K9 Coach Behavior Coaching Program
3-month minimum commitment
This program is for the dog parent who is willing to do the hands-on work at home but does not want to guess through the process.
A traditional six-week behavior program can move quickly because I am standing there watching the dog, your timing, your leash handling and the exact moment something starts to unravel.
Guided at-home behavior work is different.
You practice. You send video. I review what is happening. We make adjustments. You work the next progression. Then we look again.
That often takes more calendar time, even when the pet parent is doing excellent work.
The three-month minimum gives us enough runway to teach, practice, review, adjust and begin carrying the work into real life rather than trying to squeeze the entire process into a few weeks.
This Program Is Designed For
- Leash reactivity
- Separation anxiety and separation-related behavior
- Dog-to-dog resource guarding when there is no human-directed guarding or aggression
- Selected anxiety, confidence and behavior cases that can safely be worked at home with coaching
- Pet parents who are willing to practice consistently and submit useful video for review
What the Program Includes
- A personalized starting direction based on your dog and the behavior you're working through
- Access to the applicable K9 Coach guides, protocols and educational resources
- Up to two behavior/training video submissions each month for review
- Specific feedback on body language, handling, timing, distance, setup and progression
- Clear next-step assignments so you know what to work on between reviews
- A monthly behavior coaching / Q&A Zoom
- Brief questions between reviews when you need clarification on the work already assigned
- Adjustments as the dog progresses instead of following the same static plan for three months
Video Review Is Part of the Program — Not Unlimited Footage
Video is one of the biggest advantages of this format because I can see the behavior where it actually happens.
I may catch the fixation before the bark, leash tension you didn't realize you were holding, a distance problem, reward timing, handler movement, recovery time or a pattern that is difficult to explain in words.
Video submissions need to be focused enough for me to review thoughtfully. This is coached behavior work, not unlimited surveillance-footage review.
Why Three Months?
If a typical hands-on behavior program might run about six weeks, guided at-home coaching should not pretend the same progression will happen on the same timeline.
I am not standing beside you during every repetition.
The work happens in cycles:
Practice → Video → Review → Adjust → Practice Again.
Three months gives that process room to work.
Investment
$299 per month with a three-month initial commitment.
Initial three-month investment: $897.
After the initial three months, continued coaching may be available month-to-month when additional support still makes sense for the dog and family.
Some Behavior Cases Need a Custom Program
Not every dog is appropriate for direct enrollment in the Behavior Coaching Program.
Custom assessment and pricing apply when the case involves:
- aggression toward people,
- human-directed resource guarding,
- significant bite history or bite risk,
- serious household safety concerns,
- complex aggression involving multiple dogs and people,
- or another situation where the standard guided at-home format is not appropriate.
These cases begin with an individual behavior evaluation or consultation so I can understand the risk, history, environment and level of support required before recommending a program.
Trauma rehabilitation is also custom.
Trauma cases vary enormously. Some dogs need confidence work. Some are profoundly shut down or hypervigilant. Some have multiple behavioral and physical layers occurring together.
Trauma rehabilitation begins with the initial consultation, and continued work is priced based on what that individual dog actually needs.
What About Immersion?
For some complicated dogs and families, concentrated owner-involved work in North Myrtle Beach makes more sense than trying to solve everything one video at a time.
Immersion gives us more time to observe the dog across situations, work together in real environments, evaluate your handling and see patterns that rarely appear during a single scheduled appointment.
It is not traditional board-and-train. You participate with your dog.
Immersion is recommended and priced based on the case after we understand what is actually needed.
Not Every Dog Needs a $250 Consultation or an $897 Program
Sometimes you really do just need the right how-to.
Puppy biting, crate basics, house training, Sit, Place, loose-leash walking, Recall, Down, Leave It, OUT and other everyday training skills do not automatically make your dog a behavior case.
I have built extensive free education and affordable guides for those problems.
Need Basic Obedience?
Follow the free five-skill progression — Sit/Stay, Place, loose-leash walking into Heel, Recall, then Down/Down-Stay.
Start With Basic Dog Obedience →
Have a Puppy?
Start with puppy training, crate help, house training, biting, socialization and the everyday basics.
Want a Detailed Program to Follow Yourself?
Browse the training and behavior guides.
Not Sure Where Your Dog Fits?
You don't need to decide.
Tell me what is happening, what you've already tried and what you're worried about.
I may recommend:
- a single behavior consultation,
- the three-month Behavior Coaching Program,
- a custom behavior program,
- immersion work,
- a guide or free training resource,
- or a closer look at health and wellness when behavior does not appear to be the whole story.
Common Questions About Behavior Services
Do I need a consultation before starting the Behavior Coaching Program?
Not necessarily. Start with the questionnaire. For appropriate leash-reactivity, separation-anxiety and dog-to-dog resource-guarding cases, I may be comfortable beginning with the coaching program after reviewing your history. More complicated or higher-risk cases require an individual consultation first.
Can I use the $299 program for aggression toward people?
Human-directed aggression is not a standard direct-enrollment coaching case. Those dogs begin with an individual behavior evaluation or consultation, and continued support is customized based on the history, risk and level of support required.
What about resource guarding?
Dog-to-dog resource guarding may be appropriate for the Behavior Coaching Program when people are not being threatened or targeted. Human-directed guarding, bite history or more complicated safety concerns require an individual evaluation first.
Can you help with separation anxiety online?
Yes. Separation-related behavior can be particularly well suited to video because the problem often happens specifically when the person leaves. A three-month coaching format also gives us time to make gradual adjustments rather than rushing the dog through a fixed six-week schedule.
Why is there a three-month minimum?
Guided at-home behavior work usually requires more calendar time than real-time training because you practice independently between reviews. The three-month commitment gives us repeated cycles of practice, video review, adjustment and progression instead of trying to force meaningful behavior change into a few weeks.
Does the program include unlimited private behavior consulting?
No. The program is structured coaching with defined video review, group coaching/Q&A, brief clarification questions and ongoing progression. Cases that require substantially more private one-on-one support may need a custom program instead.
What happens after the first three months?
Some dogs and families may be ready to continue independently. Others may benefit from additional coaching. When continued support makes sense, month-to-month coaching may be available without requiring another three-month commitment.
Do you still offer regular obedience training packages?
No. Basic obedience education is available through the free K9 Coach articles and the Complete Obedience Guide. Private work is now focused primarily on behavior, troubleshooting and cases where a generic obedience package is not the answer.
Can behavior work be done online?
Yes. Video often lets me see the dog in the environment where the behavior actually occurs. Online support can be particularly useful for leash reactivity, separation-related behavior, household dynamics and problems that change when a professional enters the room.
What if I think health might be contributing?
Pain, digestion, chronic inflammation, poor sleep, medication changes, aging, nutrition and other physical factors can influence behavior. When the history points in that direction, I may recommend that we look at the whole-dog picture through The Well Oiled K9 as well.
Start With the Dog, Then Choose the Level of Help
I don't need you to know whether your dog needs a consultation, three months of coaching or something completely different before we talk.
Tell me what's happening.
We'll figure out the right level of support from there.
Complete the Behavior Questionnaire →
Pricing is subject to change without notice. Travel fees may apply for in-person appointments outside the standard local service area. Additional fees may apply when multiple dogs require individual assessment or significant additional review.
Behavior consulting and educational coaching do not replace veterinary diagnosis, treatment, prescriptions, emergency care or medical advice. If your dog is in distress or there is an immediate safety concern, contact the appropriate veterinarian, emergency clinic or qualified local professional.