What's a Pack Walk?
For one hour, my helper dogs and I will take your dog out on a walk that is structured to provide reinforcement training, an opportunity for healthy exercise and to practice positive social skills. My two standard poodles have been trained and socialized to assist in helping dogs practice good behavior by being a positive influence and good role models for your dog to follow. Pack walks are extremely beneficial and incredibly healing for dogs to experience as all dogs are social pack animals and enjoy a social outlet to maintain balance.
Dogs have the natural desire to go for long walks as this provides dogs a channel for their energy promoting a more calmer mental state and healthier body. Pack walks provide the perfect balance of structure, exercise and freedom for your dog. Owners will always receive pictures, a short video and mini report of the walk.
$50 per Pack Walk
When Should I Use This Service?
Pack Walks are for clients who have gone through training foundations, this is to keep expectations of the relationship and training goals clear.
This service is helpful for maintaining your dog on the right track with their leash walking skills, public manners and socialization. All walks are done in your neighborhood and can be done even when you're not home, this can be helpful for busy dog owners and owners wanting on-going support in their dogs training. This service is often used once a month to provide consistent reinforcement and exercise that will have many long-term benefits such as mental and physical longevity. More pack walks can be scheduled at any time for clients!
What Will My Dog Learn?
Every dog will receive one hour of both mental and physical stimulation which means you will have a tired dog! Pack walks reinforce many current training activities such as sitting at doorways, not pulling on the leash, stopping at cross-walks, navigating the public with good manners and practicing calmness around distractions. During the walk, a potty break is always offered along with some time for your dog to sniff and explore a grassy area to keep your dog comfortable. The majority of the walk, your dog will be traveling with my pack in your neighborhood.
"Zen has been a godsend. She embodies kindness, patience and calmness. What sets her apart is her knowledge of canine behavior. Although we have worked with a dog trainer before, we never had the “why” of training techniques explained before. My wife and I can’t recommend Zen highly enough."
-Joel H.
Book a Free In-Person Consult to Get Started!
Text Zen 208-353-6169
↓Click the link below for my YouTube channel for videos of my training ↓