CHECK
Before paying for training
- Write the starting problem in observable terms: what happens, where, and how often.
- Ask what success means and how it will be measured.
- Ask which methods are used and what the owner will be taught.
- Clarify whether sessions are at home, in a facility, or as board-and-train.
- Set the number of sessions, updates, cancellation terms, and refund conditions.
- Request a handover lesson so the owner can repeat the work safely.
CHECK
A result should be reproducible
A dog performing one command in one video is not the same as a stable behavior at home, outside, and with the owner. Ask for a realistic maintenance plan and avoid guarantees that ignore the owner's role.
QUESTIONS
Short answers
Is board-and-train always better than training at home?
No. The right format depends on the dog, the problem, the household, and whether the owner receives practical handover training.
What should a training agreement include?
The goals, method, schedule, location, who handles the dog, updates, owner lessons, payment, cancellation, and refund terms.