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Do you want your dog to have good manners at home and out in public? Zen Critter’s Basic Manners program helps you build a solid foundation of everyday behavior.
During the sessions, your dog will learn essential behaviors like sit, stay, come when called, not jumping on people, and much more — all taught using positive reinforcement in a gentle, effective, and fun way.
Basic Manners Private Coaching Program
In-home training from Cannon Beach-Beaver
Training your dog doesn’t have to be stressful, it can actually be one of the most rewarding ways to build a stronger, more trusting bond with your pup.
Our 8-week in-home Basic Manners Program is all about helping you and your dog understand each other better, using positive reinforcement and real-life practice right where it matters most: at home.
Whether you’ve got a bouncy new puppy or an adult dog who needs a refresher, we focus on clear communication, respectful boundaries, and making everyday life smoother for both of you. Think of it as teamwork, not obedience—because when your dog wants to listen, everything changes.
Our orientation will cover:
- The practice and principles of positive reinforcement.
- What you will need for training.
- Target Training
Week by week, training topics will include:
- Physical exercise and mental enrichment, learning their name, and settling on the mat
- Learning attention, introducing distractions, and down.
- Duration of a stationary behavior (stay), continuing mat training principles, and a relaxation behavior.
- Leash manners, leave it, and impulse control games
- Fading food reinforcers and out and about in the world.
- More training in the real world.
Basic Manners Base Fee
$70 per session + 0.40 cents per mile
We believe every dog deserves great training, and every family’s situation is unique. If cost ever feels like a barrier, feel free to reach out. We’re always happy to talk and find something that works.
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What Our Clients Say
When we originally sought training for Kraken, our recently adopted 3 year old dog, we were struggling with a 90 pound ball of energy that jumped up on people, constantly mouthed on hands, and would react aggressively when in fear of punishment. We were unsure of how to handle him around other people and in situations where he was in trouble, knowing only that he (and we) desperately needed training. With Christa guiding us, clicker and treats in hand, a dog who would not respond to any commands slowly transformed into one who knew how to sit, stay, wait, and so much more. Christa Shannon teaches more than just basic obedience. She addresses specific problem areas and does the research with the client to determine the best course of training for all parties. Her instructions and demonstrations were straight-forward and always positive with the focus on Kraken succeeding. The whole experience was more than what we could ever have hoped for. Because of Zen Critter, we now understand our dog and his body language in a way that we never did before and Kraken is more relaxed and well-behaved pup.