Bryan Matthew Kolton

United States, Georgia, Decatur, GA

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About this trainer

Sit Smart Dog Training

Sit Smart Dog Training believes that empathy, education, and collaboration can turn individuals into a team. They create a custom training plan for each client that acknowledges the specific needs of both you and your dog. They teach you to better understand the nuanced way dogs communicate through body language and behavior to better understand the things your dog wants and needs. They believe in training smarter not harder by integrating the work into your routine rather than revolving your life around the training.

Services

  • Private Training:

    One-on-one private training sessions with you, your dog, and the trainer either in your home or at a park nearby. First lesson includes consultation. $120 per 1 hour lesson.

  • Day Training:

    Your trainer will come to your home to train your dog for you. At the end of the hour, they’ll show you what your dog has worked on and how you can reinforce the behavior between sessions. Requires an initial private lesson for the consultation and basic skills. A half-hour private lesson is also included in each package to be done at end of each 3rd lesson. $325 for 3 day training sessions + half-hour private lesson at end of 3rd visit.

  • Dog Walking:

    20 minutes – $25, 30 minutes – $35, 60 minutes – $55. Package discounts available. Pre-payment required. Quoted rate are for a single dog. Additional dogs are $5 each per walk.

  • Reactive Dog Walks:

    Part dog walking, part training. 20 minutes – $40, 30 minutes – $50, 60 minutes – $70. Dogs with human directed reactivity/aggression require a standard 1 hour consultation prior to beginning walks. Your trainer may determine that more bonding/training is required before walking your dog. Package discounts available. Pre-payment required.

  • Board & Train:

    Daily walks (weather permitting) and updates included.

  • Pet Taxi:

    Pricing is for one way. Under 5 miles – $15, Over 5 miles – $25

Training Methods

Positive reinforcement, repetition, and clear communication

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