Behavior Support for Dogs With Big Feelings in McHenry, IL
If your dog is barking, lunging, freezing, or just not thriving, this isn’t an obedience issue. It’s behavior. Let’s figure out what’s going on.
How I Can Help
Behavior Consults
Get clarity with a 90-minute Zoom session
Ongoing Support
In-home or virtual follow-up training
Immersive Services
Training retreats and behavior boarding for dogs who need more time and structure
Services Offered
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Behavior Consultation
90-minute deep dive over Zoom
This virtual session gives us time to unpack your dog’s behavior, your goals, and the day-to-day realities of life together, so we can build a plan that actually works.
What’s included:
Full intake + behavior history review
Observation and coaching (yes, even virtually!)
Customized training plan
Post-session summary emailed to you
Recommendations for follow-up steps
This is the best place to start if you're not sure what’s going on or how to move forward.
Cost - $200
This is required before moving into a package or additional services.
Behavior Follow-Up Package
For continued coaching, troubleshooting, and progress over time.
This package includes three 45-minute sessions (virtual or in-person) designed to support your dog’s growth beyond the consult. These sessions are paced according to your dog’s needs and can focus on skill-building, regulation, or problem-solving.
What’s included:
Three 45-minute sessions
Notes and follow-up guidance after each session
In-person available if you're within 15 miles of McHenry
Travel fee of $25 applies outside the service area
Cost - $450
Only available after a behavior consultation
In-Home Session Availability
In-home sessions are available within a 15-mile radius of Downtown McHenry, IL at no additional cost.
Live farther out? I'm happy to travel with a $25/session travel fee applies.
Not sure if you're in the service area? Send me a message or check the travel map.
Training Retreat
A done-for-you reset for dogs who need more than weekly training.
This is a fully immersive, one-on-one experience for dogs who need more structure, decompression, and support than traditional training can provide. Whether you're feeling stuck or just need help carrying the load, I’ll take the lead so you and your dog can come out stronger on the other side.
What’s included:
Multiple daily training sessions tailored to your dog’s needs
A home-based setting (not a kennel), with enrichment, decompression, and consistency
Weekly check-ins to show you your dog’s progress
Two handoff sessions to coach you through maintaining and reinforcing progress at home
A full go-home plan and support recommendations
This is ideal for dogs experiencing fear, reactivity, or chronic stress, and for guardians who want meaningful progress without doing it all alone.
A behavior consultation is required before booking.
If we decide the retreat is a good fit for you and your dog, the $200 consult fee will be applied toward the total cost of the retreat.
Rate: $1500 per week, with a 3-week minimum stay