Services and Rates
In-Home and Remote Dog Training
Achieve your training goals while enhancing your relationship with your dog through modern, positive reinforcement dog training! Whether you seek to modify your dog’s problem behaviors or proactively teach your puppy the skills they need to succeed in your home, you can achieve household harmony while bonding with your companion. We can also help you with public access training for your service or emotional support dog so they’ll be welcome anywhere! All breeds, sizes, and ages are welcome. Appointments available weekdays, evenings, and weekends to accommodate your busy schedule.
We also offer convenient remote training sessions in which which we meet by video chat. Based on our initial consultation, we will coach you through easy-to-follow training instructions designed to meet your dog training goals. After each online dog training session, you’ll receive a short summary, including resources and next steps to practice with your pup. Online dog training is flexible, and you can achieve the same great results as with in-person training. Remote training is an excellent choice for addressing separation anxiety, too!
Quick Q & A Video Consultation $79
Book a 30-minute video consultation for an urgent or time-sensitive conversation when you need resources or advice immediately, like what to do after a sudden change in your dog’s behavior, such as biting. A Q&A video consultation is also appropriate when you’d like to ask detailed questions before a full behavior or training consultation to get a feel for how the dog training process works or to get assistance or resources prior to your initial consultation. Please note that a 30-minute appointment is insufficient time to develop a comprehensive behavior or training plan.
Initial Video Consultation $159
Book a one-hour video session to develop a comprehensive behavior or training plan to address your specific training goals. Together, we’ll create a solution custom-tailored for you and your dog!
Initial In-Home Consultation $179-199*
Book a one-hour in-home session to develop a comprehensive behavior or training plan to address your specific training needs. Together, we’ll create a solution custom-tailored for you and your dog! Please note that this option is not appropriate for human-reactive or human-aggressive dogs. *In-home pricing is location dependent.
Follow-up Training
In-Home Follow-up, 1 Hour : $169-189*
Video Follow-up, 30 Minutes: $79
Video Follow-up, 1 Hour, $149
After your initial consultation, get ongoing support and guidance to develop behavioral momentum in the right direction! Get individualized coaching in your own home (or other preferred location) or remotely. Discounted packages available–contact us to inquire. *In-Home pricing is location dependent.
Puppy/Newly Adopted Dog Package – Starting at $755
Help your new puppy or adopted dog get off on the right paw to make a smooth transition into your home and proactively avoid problem behaviors. During five 60-minute sessions (either in-home or by video), you’ll learn how to communicate clearly with your pup and help them adjust to your household, including potty training, walking on leash, coming when called, polite greetings, and other life skills. We’ll customize these sessions based on your goals. Fill out the contact form and let’s get started!
Reactive/Aggressive Dog Packages – Starting at $755
Enjoy greater harmony with your dog! Living with a reactive or aggressive dog can be a nightmare. Having had reactive and aggressive dogs myself, I know all too well the embarrassment, frustration, and stress that comes with a challenging dog. You’ll build the skills you need to communicate more effectively with your dog, teach your pup to be calm and focused, and achieve your training goals. Get started now creating greater confidence for you and your canine companion while enhancing your shared relationship bond!
Terms
- Appointments are considered confirmed after payment is received and the new client form has been completed in full.
- All payments are NON-REFUNDABLE. If you cannot keep your appointment, please provide notice at least 48 hours in advance to avoid a 50% rescheduling fee.
- Cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance, no call/no shows, and/or being unprepared/unavailable for scheduled services will result in forfeiture of your training credit (no refunds).
- Prices are subject to change without notice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is your dog training philosophy? Positive reinforcement is a key part of our modern training approach, and it’s a highly effective way to teach dogs. Positive reinforcement means giving your dog something desirable immediately after they perform a requested behavior so they’ll happily agree to do what you’re asking. For example, you ask the dog to sit, the dog sits, and you give them a treat–or let them out in the backyard. You might also have heard the terms fear-free (or force-free) training and clicker training; owner/trainer Karen DiCostanzo is certified in these techniques.
What is your service area? Canine Consent is located in Johnson County, Kansas and provides dog training services throughout the area. In-home training makes it convenient for you, and we can even work with your pupper while you’re busy working, studying, running errands, or traveling.
What are examples of the behavior issues you help pet parents address?
- Aggression and reactivity
- Persistent barking or whining
- Leash manners
- Coming when called
- Potty training
- Jumping (on people, furniture, kitchen counters, etc.)
- Separation anxiety
- Mouthing/nipping/biting
- Crate training
- Getting along with other pets
- Canine Good Citizen (CGC) training
- Public access training for service/emotional support dogs
“Karen is simply GREAT. She’s professional, extremely knowledgeable, and easy to work with. She is very passionate about creating strong human/canine connections. After using another trainer and not seeing progress, we were fortunate to find Karen. She has really helped my fearful, aggressive puppy. The most important quality about Karen is her hands on approach. She is always there for you. I strongly recommend her!”
“Our experience with Karen has been great! She is extremely knowledgeable and compassionate. I appreciate greatly her communication both in person and with follow up questions via text or email. Her training techniques are very different from what we have experienced with other trainers we have worked with, and our dogs are responding very well to everything she has recommended. I would highly recommend Karen!”
“Karen is an amazingly patient teacher who will help you understand and learn how to read your dog. I have a rescue pup who has extreme separation anxiety and a history of fear-biting/inappropriate herding. Karen came to my home for some intensive behavioral consultation and worked with both my dog and me. She gave me lots of great resources and checked in regularly to see how we were doing. I cannot recommend Karen highly enough–she is gentle, patient, and willing to work with you on your schedule. If you are looking for a positive, educated, and patient behavior consultant, Karen DiCostanzo is the one for you and your pup.”