Pets and Helping Dogs (PHD)
Wellness Program
Dog Training Services
About PHD
holistic dog training
Human and canine wellness are inextricably linked. The scope of this program covers human and canine education in relationship. Learn practical skills during session. Practice with your dog between sessions using the Learning Portal.
Your instructor, Nathaniel Lukas Redekopp, PhD, NCC, LPCC, CPDT-KA is bilingual (English/Spanish) and certified by the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers The CCPDT is the industry's leading independent certifying organization, offering rigorous, science-based certifications that are recognized worldwide.
Explore our options for training pet dogs of any age, canine behavioral rehab, Service Dog, Therapy Dog, and Emotional Support Dog training.
Looking for free, high-quality support? Check out our community education program:
Helping Dog Programs
Service Dog, Therapy Dog
& Emotional Support Dog
We offer guided training, which means that the client (human) and their dog work with a certified professional dog trainer to train the client's dog. The dog lives with the client and the client completes homework between sessions.
In addition to providing human and canine instruction, your professional dog trainer will teach you about relevant laws and policies. Upon completing the program, you will receive a robust documentation packet.
A dog that you already love may be a good candidate to learn to work for you. Alternately, our professional dog trainer can assist you in your search for a dog who is a good candidate. Many dogs find working to be fun and rewarding: both you and your dog could benefit from a helping dog relationship!
Our Helping Dog Programs are monthly tuition programs. Please contact us to apply.
Pet Dog Services
& behavioral rehab
Options are:
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AKC Skillsets. Our professional dog trainer teaches and evaluates STAR Puppy, Canine Good Citizen (CGC), CGC Community Canine, CGC Urban Canine, and Trick Dog skillsets. Dogs of any breed and mixed breed dogs are all eligible to learn the skills and take the test.
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Behavioral Rehabilitation. A monthly tuition program. Contact us to apply.
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In-home training. Dogs learn best in the context that behavior occurs. The hourly rate does not go up if there is more than one dog.
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Video call or in-person session. Locations include our office (indoor and outdoor training areas) or an appropriate public location in our service area. Videocall sessions are interactive and individualized to your needs and goals.
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Seminar-style. This is reserving 3 or more hours of service for a 1 or 2 day period. Contact us to explore scheduling options.
Are You Ready?
Rates of Service & Scheduling
PHD Program sessions are 50-60 minutes. The hourly rate is $79.95 + tax.
Pawsitive Learning Program sessions are free.
Ready to schedule? First contact us to inquire about availability and ask to join a client roster (specify which). Enrolled clients can reserve sessions using the online booking calendar.
There are two PHD rosters:
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Session-By-Session: Clients book sessions as needed/desired. Payment is due by start time. Use the online calendar to reserve sessions for the current month, or for the next month if it is 10 days or closer to the start of the next month. Choose from openings remaining after the Monthly Tuition Roster has chosen. If you want to book more sessions than are visible on the calendar, email to let us know, and we will contact you as openings arise.
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Monthly Tuition. Clients pay a monthly amount at the beginning of each month. They receive priority scheduling for an agreed-upon number of hours of service per month. A Learning Portal subscription is required. Monthly Tuition clients can book up to three months in advance.
