the doggy lama

peaceful pooches • proud people • practical pet coaching

services & fees

Fees may be paid via cash or check at time of service or prior to your appointment via credit card/Paypal below.

You can find the doggy lama intake here. Fill it out, and return it to me via email as soon as possible. With it, I can create a custom set of materials for your dog’s particular needs.

Home and Environment Coaching
The way you have your home set up and the structure of your regular routines has an enormous impact on your relationship with your dog.

Things as simple as where his/her bed is, how you answer the door when visitors come and how you offer meals and treats will either make your life with your dog comfortable and satisfying or an ongoing struggle.

Let me help you get it right so that you are helping your dog to be good.


  • $125 per hour
  • When I arrive at your door, please do not stop your dog from reacting. I need to see the behavior in order to help you make the best of it. When I enter, it will seem as though I’m ignoring your dog, but trust me, I won’t miss a thing!
(Home visits are restricted to the DC Metro area)

Walk and Talk Coaching

Something wonderful happens while walking and talking. It is a true integration of the mind, body and spirit that dissolves blocks more quickly and anchors commitment more deeply. Since the walk is the most important element in your relationship with your dog, it is extremely helpful in finding solutions quickly.

Please keep in mind that Walk and Talk sessions are weather, fitness and time-of-day dependent and are not suitable for discussion of tense situations.

They are great, however, for working off frustration!


  • $125 per hour
  • Bring your favorite leash, small treats and water for your pooch.
    (I’ll supply the poop bags!)

Behavior Modification Package

Most situations can be resolved with a single session.

More complex behaviors such as aggression and separation anxiety, however, may require more concentrated attention.


  • $400
  • 3 1-hour sessions
  • up to 3 months of email follow-up support.

Wonderful Walks Workshop Oct. 15, 2011, 10am

A quick tips and tricks skill-building session, across the street from Eastern Market.

See the calendar for details.

Space is limited. All dogs must be on-leash and under reasonable control. More aggressive or reactive dogs require a Walk & Talk session as described above.


  • $20
  • 30 minutes, so please arrive by 9:55am, so that we can get the most out of our time together!

Cancellations

 

Because your appointment times is reserved for you and a copy of the doggy lama handbook is provided before your appointment, cancellation of scheduled appointments will incur a $50 fee. No fee will be applied if the appointment is completed within 48 hours.