The Successful Mix, LLC

Pet Behavioral Counseling and Dog Training

Private behavioral counseling personalized to meet the needs of you and your pet.
Appointments made in Rockingham County at 3126 Caverns Dr, Keezletown, VA 22832 (near Harrisonburg).
Email: thesuccessfulmixllc@yahoo.com

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I offer TRAINING GUIDANCE and PROBLEM-SOLVING for SPECIALTY training, such as Foundation for Dog Sports, Trick Training, Retrieve Games, Canine Freestyle, Nose Games and Scent Detection

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I am holding private consults and semi-private or small group lessons at my low traffic, spacious indoor facility in Keezletown: 3126 Caverns Dr., Keezletown, VA 22832   
Private Consults at the Keezletown facility can be scheduled most weekdays between 9 am - 8:30pm; and Saturdays 9 am - 2 pm.

   

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between person's legs
dogs front feet are on person's feet.

Picture of white and brown dog
holding rope and ball toy in her mouth.

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freeze scent indication
to a metal can.
   
 
 

I provide guidance using reward-based, positive reinforcement, and LIMA (least intrusive, minimally aversive, most effective) training methods.

I will work with the whole family.

What's involved with a private consult?
Initial consults are scheduled for 75 minutes.
  Follow-up sessions are typically 1 hour long unless you prefer or benefit from longer sessions.   

  A custom-written review is provided after the initial consult.  I have handouts for most of the exercises introduced at each lesson.   

A minimum of 5 sessions is strongly recommended to better determine that you are understanding the training program that I have laid out, and so that I might recommend some revision, if the plan isn't working well for you or your pet. 


For the best outcomes, I offer multi-session packages that provide you with the convenience of paying once and getting a discounted price.   In most cases, in order for you to meet at least some of your goals, several sessions are recommended.  

Many of my current clients are meeting with me weekly for several months, then these same clients who have met their initial goal may continue weekly or shift to bi-weekly lessons for on-going guidance and support.

How successful will you be?
  Responsibly I cannot guarantee your individual results.    There are many factors ranging from genetics, to early experiences of the pet, your lifestyle, time commitment to training and your ability to follow my recommendations that affect the ability to meet individual goals.    I work closely with my clients to have an understanding of the training process to maximize your success in working with your pet.    It is important to learn to set realistic goals for your training, and how you might implement good management into your routine.    I will work with you to establish what goals might be achievable, and how you might expect your goals to change over time.   

I do guarantee that if you open your mind, you will learn something new that will benefit future decisions you make with your pet.

Sincerely,
Karen
CPDT-KSA, CCUI, APDT member #3574

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PRIVATE CONSULTATION SCHEDULING AND FEES:
    Initial Consult Fee: $150.00:

    Initial consults are scheduled for 75 minutes (1.25 hours).
    The initial consult includes a set of follow-up handouts for exercises introduced and a custom-written follow-up.
 
Private lesson follow-ups:
    Standard: $75.00/hour

    *Packages:
        Plus 8 sessions - $550 - a $50 savings
        Plus 4 sessions - $265 - offered after the 9th session - $35 savings

    **Additional fees may be applied if you have serious behavior concerns that benefit from additional custom written instructions or frequent email or phone support.
 
 
* Additional fees will be charged to cover travel time for in-home consults. In-home consults are now only being provided when my schedule permits.
 
 
Choosing the Right Trainer for You and Your Dog courtesy of Animal Positive Coalition:
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Understanding my costs and fees with thanks to my friends at Behavior United:
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