Welcome to Grand Slam Goldens
As a dedicated advocate for the bond between people and their canine companions, I have enjoyed helping many pet parents build skills in their observation, understanding of and behaviors toward their dogs, which I leads to happier, safer, and more enjoyable relationships. After all, enjoying life together with your canine family member is what we’re hoping to achieve!
More than just “dog training,” I strive to provide each client with the knowledge they need to make life with their dog, both at home, in public, or in competition venues, as successful and joyful as it has been for me for over 20 years. My dogs, Finn and Dottie, are beloved members of our family, but that doesn’t always come easy. Not all dogs are the same, and, just like people, all dogs benefit from a personal approach to their unique learning styles. For this reason, I prefer to work with clients 1:1 in training sessions so we can both focus on your success. Occasionally, I offer group classes on specific interests, such as competition skills, fitness foundations etc. As a preferred client, you and your dog will be offered priority access to these classes.
If this sounds like the training help you’ve been searching for, please fill out and submit the intake questionnaire. It’s the first step in helping me understand you, your dog and what your needs/goals may be.
PLEASE NOTE: I am not a canine behaviorist, but I will do my best to research and help you with any issue we encounter. However, If I do not feel I can adequately address a behavior issue I will work with you to find professionals with more intensive training, certification, and experience. My goal is to provide you with the best opportunity for success possible.
Pricing: The initial consultation is to provide an opportunity to introduce myself, meet and learn about you and your dog, and discuss your goals. It will generally last 45-60 minutes, for which I charge $75. Whether you choose to continue with private sessions or not, I will provide a written follow-up assessment of our meeting/consultation outlining my observations and basic recommendation for training goals. Following that, if we agree to continue with private sessions my rates are $35/hr. Cost for my travel to meet clients beyond a 25-mile radius of my Mansfield home will be discussed as the need arises. I accept Venmo, PayPal, GooglePay, Zelle, and cash.
Appointments: Appointments are made directly with me. I have a limited number of private sessions available per week, scheduled around my ongoing training goals with my own dogs. All sessions are held at a mutually agreed upon location to facilitate real-life learning in applicable environments (i.e. your home, local park, my home, big box stores that welcome pets, etc.). Sessions are approximately 60 minutes in length, containing both interactive skill building and discussions. Your dog will be allowed critical “downtime” in every session so that you and I may take time to discuss each session’s progress and direction.
Contact Info: Please feel free to email me at GrandSlamGoldensTX@gmail.com with any questions you may have that have not been covered. We will go more in-depth at our first consultation session and determine if we are compatible and if I am able to meet your expectations. I can also be reached via text 817-832-3775 or on Facebook at Grand Slam Goldens Training -- For the Love of the Game!