Puppy Primer Program
Recommended For: Puppies up to 6 months of age.
Covers: Housetraining ★ Chewing ★ Jumping-up ★ Mouthing ★ Crate training ★ Pulling on leash ★ Basic manners training (e.g. sit, down, leave it, come).
Structure: Over the course of the three-month program, Dr. Wan will work with you to achieve your training goals. You’ll receive:
- An initial 60-minute virtual consultation to answer your most pressing questions
- Three 60-minute in-person training consultations at your home, using force-free, family-friendly training techniques
- Three 30-minute virtual training consultations to troubleshoot issues between in-person appointments
- Monthly drop-in virtual office hours
- Access to monthly small-group practice sessions in the real world (e.g. Downtown Westport, CT, local parks) if your pup is friendly to people and other dogs
- Training handouts with easy-to-follow instructions
Result: Get the support you need during the stressful puppyhood period, and lay the foundation for having a well-mannered dog.
Investment: $1,775 (plus CT sales tax) for the three-month program.
“Michele provided easy methods to encourage good behavior and simple tips to eliminate unwanted behaviors. She understands dogs.”
– Sadie’s family
Rowdy Dog Program
Recommended For: Dogs over 6 months of age.
Covers: Jumping-up ★ Pulling on leash ★ Not coming when called ★ Incomplete housetraining ★ Basic manners (e.g. sit, down, leave it).
Structure: Over the course of the three-month training program, you’ll receive the following services from Dr. Wan:
- An initial 60-minute virtual consultation to set goals and answer your most pressing questions
- Three 60-minute in-person training consultations at your home, using force-free, family-friendly training techniques
- Three 30-minute virtual training consultations to troubleshoot issues between in-person appointments
- Monthly drop-in virtual office hours
- Access to monthly small-group practice sessions in the real world (e.g. Downtown Westport, CT, local parks) if your dog is friendly to people and other dogs
- Training handouts with easy-to-follow instructions
Result: Feel less stressed about life with your four-legged friend, and enjoy their improved manners.
Investment: $1,775 (plus CT sales tax) for the three-month program.
“Dr. Wan was able to immediately give us some finely-tuned suggestions to correct undesirable behaviors, in a positive way. I was very impressed with Dr. Wan and would highly recommend her.”
– Terra’s family
Difficult Dog Program
Recommended For: Dogs of any age experiencing behavioral issues.
Covers: Barking and lunging at other dogs (reactivity) ★ Barking at visitors ★ Guarding of resources like food and toys ★ Sensitivity to handling ★ Fear and anxiety ★ Other common behavior problems (aggression with bite history accepted on a case-by-case basis).
Structure: Over the course of this three-month behavior modification program, you’ll receive extensive step-by-step guidance from Dr. Wan:
- An initial 60-minute virtual consultation, including assessment and behavioral history review
- Development of customized behavioral recommendations and a detailed written behavior plan
- Three 60-minute in-person consultations at your home, including instruction on force-free training and behavior modification techniques
- Three 30-minute virtual behavior consultations to troubleshoot issues between in-person appointments
- Weekly action items tailored for you and adjusted based on your feedback, so you know exactly what to work on to make progress
- Monthly drop-in virtual office hours
- Communication with your veterinarian
Result: Learn how to deal with challenging behaviors, and feel the relief of seeing improvement.
Investment: $3,950 for the three-month program. A variant with primarily virtual consultations is available for $3,250. Consultations with Certified Applied Animal Behaviorists are covered under some pet insurance policies; please contact your insurance company for details.
“Many trainers offer programs based on fear and dominance, which we knew we didn’t want for our family pet. Michele’s intelligent, individualized and positive approach worked perfectly. We couldn’t be happier with the results.”
– Scout’s family