Training Rates:

Please note that travel fees will apply for areas outside of Ventura, including Far East Ventura, Oxnard, Ojai, Simi Valley, Port Hueneme, Thousand Oaks, and Santa Barbara.

1. Initial Evaluation Session (90 min) - $250 The initial session will take place at your home.

Session structure and inclusions:

• Val will assess your dog, evaluate your handling skills and habits. This is crucial to determine the root causes of any existing issues or prevent problems as your puppy grows older. Val will identify key areas to focus on immediately and provide guidance for the training direction.

• Follow-up email with a detailed session recap, homework assignments, and an outline of future training.

• Follow-up phone call (10-15 min) to discuss progress, challenges, and recommended adjustments.

2. Single Regular Training Session (60 min) - $200.  One-hour sessions are typically scheduled one to two weeks apart or as needed, with the entire session dedicated to training.

Inclusions:

• Follow-up email with session recap and homework assignments.

• Follow-up phone call (10min) to discuss progress and address challenges.

Training Packages:

For dogs requiring more than a few sessions, our training packages offer great value. Please note that package prices must be paid in full before or at the beginning of training after the initial session. Packages are valid for three months from the date of purchase and do not include the initial evaluation session. This rule ensures accountability throughout the training journey, providing the attention your dog needs. Cancellations with less than 48 hours  notice will be considered a full session (session lost).

1. "Good Dog Boot Camp"- 2 week Day Training Program (10 sessions total)- $1750 We'll train your dog for you! This is a great option for busy pet parents needing fast results. Ideal for manners and building a strong foundation for cues and behaviors most important to you. After an initial consultation, We will come to your home and train your dog 3 days each week for 1 hour. Then we will come another day that week to transfer the skills your dog learned over to you. Includes 2 follow-up sessions. Think of it like a board & train, but less stressful for your dog! 
2.  
   The Behavioral Modification Matrix
   An Elite 3-Week Full-Service Intensive for Severe Behavioral Re-Patterning
   Investment: $3,100 
   This premium, hyper-intensive day-training program is engineered exclusively for busy, discerning owners navigating complex, deep-seated behavioral challenges—including leash reactivity, fear, fear-aggression, and resource guarding. We do not mask symptoms with quick fixes. Instead, we work systematically to re-pattern your dog's underlying nervous system response to environmental triggers. By handling the intense behavioral conditioning for you throughout the week, we accelerate results while ensuring absolute safety and unshakeable neutrality.
   What is Included in Your 3-Week Matrix Program:
   • One 90-Minute Deep Psychological Assessment: A comprehensive intake session where we isolate root causes, map out genetic drives, evaluate your handling habits, and establish your dog’s unique learning thresholds.
   • 12 Private Solo Conditioning Sessions (4 per week): I work directly with your dog on-site, on the trails, or on the Ventura coast. I handle the heavy, repetitive conditioning work required to dismantle reactivity, desensitize triggers, and install rock-solid boundaries under high-distraction environments.
   • 3 Elite Skill Transfer Sessions (1 at the end of each week): A private, intensive coaching session with you to seamlessly hand over the keys. We transfer the exact mechanics, leash handling skills, and leadership structures so you can confidently maintain your dog's balance.
   • • Two 30-Minute FaceTime Follow-Up Sessions: Dedicated virtual check-ins scheduled to review your real-world progress, troubleshoot your handler mechanics, and maintain complete behavioral accuracy from the comfort of home.
     • Custom Weekly Digital Homework Logs: Precise, step-by-step blueprints delivered after your skill transfer sessions so you know exactly how to execute daily structures between appointments.
     • Priority Support Portal Access: Direct text and phone alignment access with your behavioral specialist during business hours throughout your 3-week intensive to troubleshoot real-time challenges.
     The Desired Outcome:
     A rapid, profound shift from chaotic reactivity and guarding to calm, predictable compliance. You emerge not just as a pet owner, but as an elite handling partner who deeply understands how to advocate for, read, and maintain your dog's psychological balance on any terrain.

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For a complimentary consultation, call/text us now at (805) 248-1351 or email to:

val@activedogzz.com

(Note: Rates and services are subject to change. Please contact us for the most up-to-date information.)