Before your dog-training consultation, write down the everyday situation you most want to change, a recent example, and what a better day would look like. Add your questions about the training format and your role at home. A few clear notes give us a useful place to begin.
Angier K9 offers a free, in-person consultation to discuss your dog, your household and your goals. We typically meet at your home or a location you choose. You can book your consultation here.
1. Start with one part of daily life
What would you most like to enjoy with your dog?
It might be walking around your neighborhood, having visitors over, or feeling more organized when two dogs share the house. Choose the situation that matters most to you. You can tell us about the rest too.
Here is a made-up example of a useful starting point: “I want to take an evening walk with my dog, but we turn around when we see another dog.” That gives us a setting, an obstacle and a goal to discuss.
You don't need to know which training program fits before we talk. Our program overview explains the available paths; the consultation helps us discuss your individual dog.
2. Describe a recent example
Think of one occasion you remember clearly. Where were you? What happened before your dog responded? What did your dog actually do, and what did you do next?
Include occasions when the same situation went differently. Perhaps the walk is easier on one route, with one person, or at a different time. Those details give us questions to explore together.
Your account can be simple. You don't need training terminology or a diagnosis. If you already have a relevant recording, ask the team how to share it. There is no need to recreate a difficult situation for a video.
3. Tell us about the household
Who spends time with your dog? What does a normal day look like? Which games or activities does your dog enjoy? What training have you already tried?
Also tell us what practice could realistically look like at home. Work schedules, family responsibilities and the needs of other dogs belong in the conversation. If there are concerns about meeting people or other dogs, tell the team before arranging the introduction.
Our approach centers on The Dog In Front Of Us. Understanding the life around that dog is part of discussing a useful direction.
4. Ask how the work comes home
Angier K9's local programs use a Board & Train format, and every Board & Train includes three full owner lessons. Your own learning is part of the program.
Use the consultation to ask:
- What makes the proposed training path suitable for my dog?
- What will I learn during the owner lessons?
- How will we discuss progress and adjust expectations?
- What practice and follow-up should I understand before choosing a program?
Ask for clarification whenever you need it. The program pages and frequently asked questions can help you decide what you want to discuss.
A short note you can bring
Copy these prompts into your own notes. This is optional preparation, not an application or a requirement to book.
The part of daily life I most want to improve:
A recent example of what happens:
When the situation goes differently:
What my dog enjoys, and what we have already tried:
Who will practice at home, and what our routine allows:
The questions I want answered before deciding:
Already enrolled and preparing for an owner lesson?
Your consultation and your in-program owner lessons serve different purposes. If you're preparing to practice with your trainer, use Academy's owner-lesson preparation guide and its practice note.
If you're considering training, start with the situation you want to change. Book a free consultation with Angier K9, and let's talk about your dog.