SERVICES

Here is my current price list & description of services offered.

The Yooper Paws of Love Training Center is located at:

611 N Hooper St. Kingsford, MI  49801

"Welcome to Yooper Paws of Love, where we train "With Love" to strengthen the bond between you and your four-legged companion.

We're dedicated to helping you educate yourself, engage deeply with your dog, and feel empowered to work together as an incredible team. Imagine accomplishing your dreams with your best friend by your side! Our approach focuses on meeting the needs of both you and your dog, leading to a stronger connection and the life you've always wanted together.

Whether you're tackling typical puppy problems, navigating the 'crazy' adolescent years, or aiming for a well-adjusted adult dog, we've got you covered. We also specialize in helping adult dogs with past training gaps or challenging behaviors. Through proven desensitization and counterconditioning, we can help your dog move from fear to predictable joy. You'll gain a deeper understanding of your dog's behaviors, and we'll work together to guide them toward more positive actions. Let's create a personalized plan to get your dog exactly where you want them to be!"

Services Offered

Personalized Training Plan  

I need to get to know you before I can create a training plan that fits your family's needs. We can get to know each other in-person or by video call virtually via Zoom.  During this session we will discuss any problem areas or behaviors that you want to improve an skills that you want your dog to learn.  I offer a few different ways to work on a plan with you.

All new clients must first participate in a Behavior Evaluation Consult which costs $150 for a 90 minute session where we will create a plan that typically takes 3-6 months to implement.  Once you participate in this Evaluation you will generally be referred to a 6 session Private Package, 10 Session Safe, Calm & Happy Package, or one of our Group Classes. 

Private In Person Training Sessions 

Many families start with private 1-on-1 sessions to help lay the foundation skills that are helpful to create the awesome behaviors you want in to see in your dog.  Private sessions start with a 90 Minute  Evaluation Consult that runs $150, then we can create a plan for future sessions. 

Individual private sessions start at $90 per session and generally last 1 hour.  Private sessions generally take place at the Yooper Paws Training Center, but home based sessions can be set up if there is a specific need.  From there we can work together to develop a schedule of weekly or bi-weekly sessions at a time that is convenient for you.  I offer a package rate where 6 sessions can be purchased for $300 paid before or at the first session.

To learn more about private sessions check out this post.

I also offer semi-private sessions in the form of Mini-Groups with 2-3 teams that are all working on the same skills.  Mini-group sessions are scheduled as needed and cost $35 per session. Mini-groups are scheduled as needed, therefore this option may or may not be available depending on the training you are seeking. These are most common for those training a Service Dog or a Therapy Dog and sometimes are offered to overly reactive dogs who are ready for small groups but not quite ready for the classroom environment.

Video-based Online Private Training Sessions 

For people who live outside of the Norway/Iron Mountain area, I can set up digital services including video calls starting at $90 per session or 6 Sessions for $300.  This can be paired with in-person visits for a small travel fee.  I frequently hold training sessions along the East side of Wisconsin and Northern Illinois.  Online training sessions are scheduled as needed and can be bundled with other services for additional support.  Virtual Clients often benefit most by mixing Patreon Memberships with 1-on-1 Private Consults.

Schedule your virtual private session here or email us at dogtraining@yooperpaws.com to get started.

Positively Puppy Paws Services  

Yooper Paws works with Pawsitively Pups to teach the Pawsitively Puppy Paws Class.  

This is a mix of teaching basic skills and working on socialization to changes in the environment. Trainer Tammy Carlson uses positive reinforcement based training to teach human and puppy how to communicate with each other using hand signals, body language and verbal cues.

This class is a great way to learn games that will teach your puppy great household manners.

People in this class can also participate in additional puppy playdates for $15 per session which will be scheduled as needed by clients.

Check here for the lastest info on our Puppy Classes.

For Adolescents and Young Adults 

FAD Family Pets Classes

The goal of these classes is to increase teamwork between the dog and handler which is perfect for adolescents and older dogs.  Each session students will receive information about various force free training methods and learn how to apply those methods to teach your dog to repeat all the behaviors you love.  This in turn, teaches the dog what you want them to do in distracting environments, making it easier to avoid the behaviors you don't want to be repeated or practiced by your dog.

FAD Family Pets Classes are designed for dogs between the ages of 6 months to 2 yrs of age, but any dog can participate in class. I do my best to schedule dogs around the same age in classes together because this makes it easier for everyone, especially the dogs. For dogs 6-18 months the class moves a bit more slowly and we spend more time focusing on basic skills. For dogs 18 months and up, we touch on basic skills but focus more heavily on the distraction and the dog's reaction to that distraction, which is most commonly other dogs.

I have a few different levels of FAD Sessions based on what the end goals are for the dog/handler team.  

FAD Family Pets Basic Class - for new clients with dogs 6-18 months old that have never taken a class with us.

FAD Family Pets Intermediate - for previous clients with dogs 12-24 months old that have taken either the Positively Puppy Class or FAD Basic Class previously and need to work around distractions more.

FAD Community Pets - for clients who want to practice skills in a group in pet friendly spaces including parks, pet friendly stores, and community events.

FAD Working Paws Class - for clients who are training a Service Dog, Therapy Dog, or other Working Dog that needs access to additional public spaces.

For the most recent FAD Family Pets Classes check here.

The Helping Fearful Dogs Feel Safe

In this program, we work with the dog and owner to tackle the problem behaviors that are happening at home or in the community. This always starts with private sessions and often merges into Group Walks with other dogs. We do group walks a bit differently than most people imagine.  Check out this page to learn about how we Help Fearful Dogs and check out this blog on Group Walks. There is also help for fearful and fizzy dogs on Patreon!

The Canine Car Club

If your dog is over-the-top excited to go out and about with you, the Canine Car Club might be a good fit. Often owners struggle with over-excited behaviors when first getting out of the car which can be due to the build of excitement along the drive. The Car Club is a free podcast series available on our Patreon Page! 

Car Club Members can download a free PDF and listen to a podcast during their sessions with 6 sessions available. We will be looking at hosting this Club in live sessions again this spring if there is enough interest! Otherwise, it's always available in Patreon in our FREE Collections

Virtual Services for family pets and service dogs that want a bit more help can be found on the Yooper Paws Patreon Memberships.

Check out our Patreon Page for information about what is available in each membership.

Service Dog Training & Support 

As a Service Dog Handler, I often mentor other Owner Trainers in all aspects of training needed. 

Service Dog Support Program

This service combines several other services for a set price of $600 for 3 months or $1000 for 6 months.  (Monthly payments available!)

Package includes 

• Bi-weekly sessions in-person or via Zoom 
• Discounted All Access Pass to the C2C Patreon Trainer Support Membership
• Chat/Text Support between sessions.
• And connect with others via FB Groups & Chats.

This package can be applied at any point in Service Dog Training including the SD Foundations Classroom, Public Access Classroom, & Task Training.

Often we mix in-person and online services for 6 hourly sessions (2 per month) Clients who are active in the SD Support Program receive access to a discounted all access pass to the C2C Trainer Support Program for just $1 per month.

Additional Service Dog Support

The Working Paws Group is by far my most active group which is open to Service Dogs, Therapy Dogs, and any type of Working Dog team that trains to an advanced level.  This group has several messenger chat streams available for you to join and is where we post Zoom links for all open training sessions & meetings. 

Check out the SD TIPS page for more help with training your own Service Dog!

Service Dog Handlers are encouraged to participate in online learning through the Crazy2Calm Patreon Page. Check out the available memberships here!

If you don't know which service is best for your needs, please reach out to me.

Text: 906-399-0548

Email:  yooperpaws@gmail.com