Tamara developed a passion for working with dogs through years of experience at animal shelters. She then began training her own challenging dog and started a dog walking company specializing in dogs with fear, anxiety, and aggression. To delve deeper into animal behavior and behavior modification, she enrolled in the Karen Pryor Professional Dog Training Academy, Susan Friedman’s On Living and Learning with Animals, and Michael Shikashio’s Dogs with Aggression.
Training Philosophy
Tamara learned to use science and fear free training methods to teach, play, and bond with the dogs as well as work with their humans. Tamara continues to study animal behavior so she can stay up to date on the latest techniques and research. Tamara’s fun and patient teaching style allows for adults and children alike to excel at training their furry family members.
Services
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Dog Training:
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Virtual Training:
Coaching via real time virtual meeting.
$115 per hour
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Consultation:
Discuss the problematic behaviors and curate a comprehensive management and training plan.
$225
60 – 90 minutes per consultation.
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PUPPY TRAINING:
Pre-puppy prep and training support.
$525 package 4 hours over 4 weeks.
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Day training:
I train your dog in your space or on field trips. Number of sessions will be dependent on the behaviors we decide after the consultation.
1 hour $130 per session.
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Coaching:
We meet once a week as needed and I coach you to train your dog.
1 hour per session $135
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Single Session Refresher:
Refresh a training skill or need a one off session to support an on going behavior issue.
1 hour session in person $175.
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Certifications
Karen Pryor Professional Dog Training Academy, Susan Friedman’s On Living and Learning with Animals, and Michael Shikashio’s Dogs with Aggression.
Specializations
fear, anxiety, and aggression
Training Methods
science and fear free training methods
Customer Reviews
Marcia S. – Tamara loves dogs and understands them. She looked after our willful, spoiled pug Bella when we would go out of town. She was always very professional taking excellent care of Bella and our apartment. Bella was always excited to see her and that made us feel good. Everyday they went on long walks to Coit Tower or around North Beach, avoiding crowds as Bella was not comfortable around strangers. When we returned home Bella was happy and well taken care of and our apartment was as clean as we had left it.
I happily recommend Tamara as a dog walker and sitter. She is a professional, caring, and loving dog sitter. Now it is time to introduce little Amira, our new pug puppy, to Tamara.
