Dog Training specializing in building a solid working relationship with your dog
Working in your own home or out with other dogs as needed, we identify the issues and begin training alternative behaviors. You learn how to train your dog and handle difficult behavior and get the issues under control. The positive reinforcement method is used.
In the Company of Dogs offers private, in-home consultations for puppy selection, preparation, and beginning training. Issues dealt with include house training, chewing and destruction, mouthing, and all the beginning commands.
Serious Issues such as dog/human aggression, separation anxiety, barking, pulling, jumping, digging, recall and more are covered for all dogs of whatever age.
Training for all the basic commands such as sit, stay, come, heel, loose leash are covered as needed.
The goal is effective communications with your dog.
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Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
12 years
What is your primary product or service?
Dog behavior modification and training for issues and puppies. Using positive reinforcement, I help you both train your dog and learn how to on your own. Serious problems such as aggression (either against other dogs or people), barking, pulling, jumping, coming when called, drop it, leave it, digging and lots more covered. Working with puppies the goal is to get the right start with training and communications as well as "potty" problems, chewing, mouthing, and destruction.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Animals have always adopted me. At some point I said "I'd rather be in the company of dogs." That's how the name of my business came about, but don't worry, I like people, too. I am currently putting my past work experience as a journalist to good use and working on a dog training book as well as a memoir.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
Working with people one-on-one, I focus on the specific problem, provide effective tools to solid communication with the dog, and take into consideration the reality of the family and home life of all.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
I go to your home in Berkeley, Oakland, Alameda, Emeryville, Orinda, Albany, El Cerrito, Richmond, San Pablo, Point Richmond, Kensington, and point in-between and surrounding.
What type of payments do you accept?
Check and cash
Which areas do you service?
I go to your home in Berkeley, Oakland, Alameda, Emeryville, Orinda, Albany, El Cerrito, Richmond, San Pablo, Point Richmond, Kensington, and point in-between and surrounding.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Sasha Futran
What are your hours of operation?
By appointment, I work with people and their dogs weekdays and weekends as well as some weekday evenings.