Walk & Train: Basic Manners Program
Individual, tailored training for dogs when you need it most.
Don’t want to fill out our Basic Manners Program form? Call 703-822-0933 or email service@beckyspetcare.com instead.
Need 1:1 training? We’re here.
Fill out our Basic Manners Program form, call, or email us to set up your initial inquiry appointment. We’ll send one of our trainers to you! Why us? We’ve seen it all after being in the industry for over 25 years. Dogs need structure, and we can guide them.
How It Works
For Dogs 5 Months Old–Adult
Empowering Your Dog's Journey Towards Good Manners and Obedience
At Becky's Pet Care, we appreciate the unique challenges and excitement of raising a dog. Our Walk & Train: Basic Manners Program is tailored to nurture your dog's development during these critical months. Join us on a transformative journey of learning, bonding, and fun!
Basic Manners Program Overview
1. Initial Inquiry (15–30 minutes):
Assessment: We begin with an in-depth phone consultation to understand your dog's needs and concerns, covering aspects such as age, breed, vaccination status, background, home environment, and any symptoms of illness.
Owner Experience and Concerns: We discuss your previous experiences with dogs and immediate concerns.
Expectations: Discussing the importance of treats in training, emphasizing your involvement and the provision of treats by the trainer.
2. In-Home Consultation (60–90 minutes):
Building Rapport: Our trainer will visit your home to establish a bond with your dog.
Detailed Assessment: We will discover your dog's personality, current behaviors, and how they respond to your family and environment.
Interactive Session: Engage in a short training session with you and your dog, demonstrating the training process.
3. Individual Training and Focus Behaviors (12 Sessions):
Training Focus: Name recognition, sit, loose leash walking, impulse control behaviors, and building socialization skills in various settings.
Training Updates: Each session (12 sessions total) targets specific behaviors, gradually increasing complexity and introducing new environments and distractions. Owners will receive a brief update after each training session and two detailed reports showing their dog’s progress after several completed sessions.
Don’t want to fill out our Basic Manners Program form?
Call 703-822-0933 or email service@beckyspetcare.com instead.
Basic Manners Program Benefits
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Foundational Skills: Establish crucial manners and social skills.
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Enhanced Bonding: Strengthen the emotional connection between you and your dog.
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Behavioral Management: Address and reduce undesirable behaviors.
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Confident Socialization: Equip your dog to interact confidently with diverse environments and stimuli.
Specific Training Techniques
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Positive Reinforcement: We emphasize reward-based training by utilizing treats and toys as lures.
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Interactive Learning: The dog and trainer will engage in practical exercises, with tasks like name recognition, to establish foundational training skills.
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Impulse Control: Teaching your dog they can get everything when they do nothing.
Progress Reporting & Continuous Support
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Regular Updates: Instant feedback after each session and detailed progress reports every six sessions, highlighting achievements, areas of improvement, and recommendations.
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Owner Involvement: Your feedback is crucial. We encourage ongoing communication to tailor the training to your dog’s needs.
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Ongoing Training: We will guide you on reinforcing learned behaviors and gradually introduce more complex training aspects.
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Support & Advice: Our trainers are available for advice and support throughout your dog’s developmental stages.
Walk & Train Program Cost
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$195
Consultation*
In-Home Consultation -
$1,200
Training Package Program
12 Walk & Train Sessions
Don’t want to fill out our Basic Manners Program form?
Call 703-822-0933 or email service@beckyspetcare.com instead.
Meet Our Lead Dog Trainer
Janice du Plessis
Janice brings a unique blend of compassion, dedication, and a remarkable talent for understanding our furry friends and their human counterparts. As a proud wife, stepmom, and pet mom to five adorable fur babies (Lucky and Sam the dogs, along with Tooey, Scruffy, and Scratchy the cats), Janice embodies the spirit of a true animal lover and caregiver.
Janice's superpower lies in her unparalleled ability to train dogs and educate their owners, ensuring a harmonious and understanding relationship between pets and people. Her friends and family describe her as loyal, passionate, and always eager to help, qualities that shine through in her work with animals and their families.
One of Janice's proudest achievements is witnessing the "lightbulb moments" in pets and their owners as they make breakthroughs and forge deeper connections. This passion for making a positive impact is what drives her every day.
In her free time, Janice loves to reconnect with friends, explore new places through travel, and indulge in her hobby of shopping—not for herself, but for household needs that transform a house into a home. Her favorite places to shop include Home Depot, Lowes, Kohls, and Safeway, revealing her practical yet adventurous spirit.
Regarding treats, Janice enjoys a good cup of coffee and indulges in chocolate or Nerds clusters, depending on her cravings.
Janice's desire to work with pets stems from a deep-seated belief in nurturing positive behaviors and confidence in animals, creating an environment where both pets and their owners can thrive together. She is committed to fostering relationships where pets and humans can seamlessly integrate into each other's worlds, benefiting both parties.
Janice's expertise, enthusiasm, and compassionate approach make her a perfect fit for Becky's Pet Care, and we are excited to see the incredible impact she will have on the pets and families we serve.
Meet the Team
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Luis Zambrano
Lead Pet Care Specialist
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Alicia O'Mara
Lead Pet Care Specialist
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Colin Brown
Lead Pet Care Specialist
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Peggy O'Neil
Marketing Administrator
& Associate Dog Trainer
Walk & Train: Basic Manners Program FAQs
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The initial inquiry kickstarts our Walk & Train: Basic Manners Program, focusing on gathering critical details about your dog and tackling immediate concerns. We cover your dog’s age, breed, vaccinations, household dynamics, and health through a phone consultation. We also suggest selecting treats for training and outlining program expectations, emphasizing treat use and owner participation.
Fill out our Basic Manners Program form, call, or email us to set up your initial inquiry appointment and get started!
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The in-home consultation is a crucial component of our Walk & Train: Basic Manners Program, designed to foster a bond with the dog and owner and perform an in-depth assessment. Our trainer evaluates the dog's behavior and environment by observing and discussing with the owner to understand the dog's characteristics and responses. This information is used to develop a personalized training plan that meets the specific needs of the dog and the goals of the owner.
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Individual Training and Focus Behaviors is the third phase of our Walk & Train: Basic Manners Program, which offers a tailored and holistic training approach for your dog to foster good behavior and happiness. It concentrates on instilling basic manners and correcting behavioral issues using positive reinforcement.
Sessions are conducted in the dog's home, beginning with fundamental skills such as crate training and potty habits, progressing to obedience commands like sit, touch, and recall, and eventually covering advanced skills like socialization and managing distractions.
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Your dog must be at least 5 months old.
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Initial Inquiry: 15–30 minutes
In-Home Consultation: 60–90 minutes
Individual Training: 12 sessions, each 45 minutes–1 hour
Note: Completing the 12 sessions typically takes between 3-6 weeks, depending on the schedule set with your trainer.
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Initial Inquiry: Free
In-Home Consultation*: $195
Training Package Program(12 Walk & Train sessions): $1,200
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Please call us at 703-822-0933 as many factors will decide which program is right for you.
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You and your dog must both be present to meet with the trainer for the In-Home Consultation. You are not expected to be home during the 12 training sessions with your dog, making this a perfect program for busy professionals!
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No. Multiple dogs from one household can be trained only through separate training packages.
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Trainers will come prepared with treats and offer suggestions for owners to use in their home.
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Our equipment will depend on the dog's specific needs, but typically include a flat leash, flat collar, martingale collar, and front clip harness.
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Fill out our Basic Manners Program form to get started!
Don’t want to fill out our Basic Manners form? Call 703-822-0933 or email service@beckyspetcare.com instead.
Don’t want to fill out our Basic Manners form?
Call 703-822-0933 or email service@beckyspetcare.com instead.
Get Started and Train Your Dog!
Ready for your dog to stop pulling, jumping, and ignoring you? Fill out our Basic Manners Program Form today!
Don’t want to fill out our Basic Manners form?
Call 703-822-0933 or email service@beckyspetcare.com instead.