Seminars and Events

DSR has some seminars it offers to the public at various times. This can be used in conjunction with a fundraiser for a shelter or rescue group, or try one of our group training programs for rescue staff and volunteers or veterinary clinic staff.

Public Workshops

Topics include, but are not limited to:
  • Leash Walking 101
  • How to Train Your Dog to do ANYTHING
  • Nail Maintenance Made Easy
  • Fearful Fidos
  • Low-stress Handling for Grooming/Medication/Vet Visits
  • Intro to Dog Sports
  • Holiday Safety

Note: while some of these include demo animals or working participants, all can be done as human-only courses.

Prices vary by course. If you are interested in hosting a seminar, contact us with a suggested venue.
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Professional Training

Including:
  • Enrichment for Shelter Pets
  • Training for Consistency in Rescue/Shelter Staff and Volunteers
  • Increase Adoptability of your Rescue/Shelter Pets
  • Reducing Stress for Shelter Pets
  • Make Your Vet Clinic Less Scary!

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Seminars and Events
DSR has some seminars it offers to the public at various times. This can be used in conjunction with a fundraiser for a shelter or rescue group, or try one of our group training programs for rescue staff and volunteers or veterinary clinic staff.

Basic Training

We come to you (or go on "field trips") and provide you with top-quality, personalized training plans to help with issues like: 
  • leash skills
  • potty training
  • manners (jumping, barking, begging, chewing, digging, rough play, counter surfing, mouthing, greeting guests, more!)
  • classic "basic obedience": sit, stay, down, come when called, focus and attention
  • pre-competition foundations in many sports
  • "he won't listen!"
  • litterbox or appropriate scratching post training for cats
  • and more!

Behavior Modification

We specialize in assisting with fearful dog behavior including some kinds of aggression, but we are able to help with most behavior problems! We can help with problems like:
  • reactivity/aggression towards strangers or animals
  • resource guarding (sometimes called "food aggression")
  • separation anxiety
  • submissive urination
  • insecurity/lack of confidence
  • anything anyone ever told you was a "dominant" behavior
  • ​cat behavior problems including fear, fighting, litter box trouble, scratching, and more

Petsitting

We are currently offering petsitting in the client's home only. We are available for visits 24 hours a day but unable to stay overnight at this time with exceptions on a case by case basis.

​We have experience with animals of all kinds. We can give all manner of medication including subcutaneous fluids and injections.

We require a minimum of 3 visits a day for dog clients for the comfort of the dogs.

You are charged by the visit or the day, not by the number of pets. There is no extra fee for medication, feedings, or walking. We believe that our job is to provide the care that you would for your pet, and that shouldn't come at a premium.

Text/photo updates for pet-parents experiencing separation anxiety are also free ;)

AKC Titles

As a Certified Evaluator for the AKC, Crystal is able to both teach the skills and test for various titles including Canine Good Citizen, Community Canine, and AKC Trick Dog Titles