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Reward based training focuses on rewarding the dog for behaviors we want to see rather than punishing the dog for unwanted behaviors.

An aversive is any stimulus or tool that is used to stop or decrease an unwanted behavior by using pain, discomfort, or fear. Examples of aversives include: prong collars, shock tools, spray cans, air cans, yelling and hitting.

At Good Poppi, we prioritize building a trusting, positive relationship with your dog using reward-based methods only.

Send us a message, and we will reach out to schedule a free phone intake. At that time, we will also send you an intake form to fill out to get more information.

Great question! You will always pay for sessions at the time of scheduling. Ex. if you schedule your consultation during the phone intake, the payment will be due at that time.

One is not better than another! It all depends on what works best for you and your family and where you are located.

I require at minimum 24 hours notice before the session start time for any cancellations or rescheduling. For example, if your session is scheduled at 10am on Saturday morning, you will send your cancellation notice by no later than 10am Friday morning.

If less than 24 hours notice is given, the session will be forfeited and we will schedule a new session.

Training sessions typically last about an hour. We’ll begin each session by reviewing the previous week’s progress. Once we’ve done our recap, we’ll dive into the training portion, focusing on the specific behaviors we’re working on. Toward the end, I’ll provide a summary of what we covered and give you your homework for the week.

What you’ll need for each session may vary depending on the behaviors we’re focusing on, but treats are always essential. Be sure to have them on hand! The most effective training treats are small and soft, making them easy to reward your dog throughout the session.