Free consultationA clear next step
Let’s meet
your dog.
Start with a free in-person consultation. Tell us what life with your dog looks like now, and what you want it to become.
- Free
- About 1 hour
- At your home or a place you choose
Serving Angier, Raleigh, and the Triangle. We typically meet at your home or a location you choose.
Open the appointment calendar to choose an available time. You can also use the form to request a consultation or ask a question.
Prefer to talk? Gemma manages the main line.
What happens next
Your consultation,
step by step.
- 01
We meet the dog in front of us
We start with The Dog In Front Of Us: their needs, personality, history, and what motivates them.
- 02
We talk through your goals
We’ll talk through your goals and how our Play-Based training and learning on real-life walks can fit your dog.
- 03
We recommend a direction
The consultation helps us recommend a suitable direction, and we’ll help you understand the next step.
Send us a message
Tell us about
life with your dog.
Share your dog’s needs and the changes you would like to see. Our team will follow up with you.
Before we meet
A few notes about everyday life with your dog can help us start the conversation. Preparation is optional; you can book whenever you’re ready.
Read the consultation preparation guide →Comparing trainers? Read 8 questions worth asking →
Family stories
Where other families started.
A consultation is the first step for every program. Meet a few of the families who started right here.
Support with no end date
The line
stays open.
Your Board & Train includes three full owner lessons, recorded training to revisit, and free ongoing support with no end date.
How training support works- Three full owner lessonsHands-on practice while your dog is still with us, then again on Go-Home day.
- The footagePublished sessions are collected in your dog’s playlist, so you can revisit the cue, the timing and the response.
- A line that stays openWhen something stops working at home, you call or text, and it’s answered by a trainer. Nothing to pay, and it doesn’t expire.
Before you book
Good questions. Clear answers.
Still wondering about something? Read every answer, or call or text (919) 578-2734.
Is the consultation really free?
Yes. The consultation is free, takes about an hour and happens in person, usually at your home or a place you choose.
What happens at the consultation?
We meet the dog in front of us, talk through your daily life and your goals, and recommend a direction, so you leave knowing the next step.
What does Board & Train cost?
Every Board & Train is planned around the dog in front of us, so the investment depends on your dog: their needs, your goals and the length of the program. At your free, in-person consultation we recommend a plan and walk you through the cost for your dog before anything is decided. Monthly payment options are available.
What payment options do you offer?
Monthly payment options are available. Ask about All Pet Card promotional financing: qualifying plans waive interest only when the full promotional balance is paid within the offer period; otherwise interest is charged from the purchase date. Credit approval and minimum payments apply. See All Pet Card details ↗.
Can I see your work before we meet?
Yes. We record the majority of each dog’s training sessions. Watch family stories and full sessions on this site and on our YouTube channel.
Can I talk to someone first?
Call or text (919) 578-2734. Gemma manages the main line.