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Service Area

Service Area & Policies

Primary service area

As a board-certified applied animal behaviorist, I provide in-home behavior modification and force-free dog training throughout the Antelope Valley, Santa Clarita Valley, San Fernando Valley, and Conejo Valley.

In the Antelope Valley and Santa Clarita Valley, I see clients in Lancaster, Quartz Hill, Palmdale, Acton, Santa Clarita, Stevenson Ranch, Valencia, and Canyon Country.

Throughout the San Fernando Valley, I see clients in Chatsworth, Porter Ranch, Northridge, Granada Hills, Mission Hills, Van Nuys, Reseda, Canoga Park, Hidden Hills, Woodland Hills, Tarzana, Encino, Studio City, Sherman Oaks, Burbank, and Glendale.

To the west, I see clients in Simi Valley, Moorpark, Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, Newbury Park, and Calabasas.

If your area is not listed but you are interested in in-person sessions, please reach out so we may determine whether special arrangements can be made.

Questions about what I work with, how a first consultation runs, or whether pet insurance covers behavior help? See the FAQ.

Travel

Map showing service area centered on 25th St E and East Ave S in Palmdale

In-person consultation

$390

Includes travel within a one-hour drive of my start point at 25th St E & East Ave S, Palmdale.

Beyond a one-hour drive

Travel fee based on total travel time, quoted when we schedule.

Day Training programs

Program prices include travel within a one-hour drive. Locations beyond that are quoted based on total travel time.

Remote sessions

Zoom sessions available nationally and internationally. Zoom consultations are $310.

Deposit, Payment & Cancellation

Nonrefundable deposit: $75

  • Due within 24 hours of scheduling
  • Holds your session time
  • If the deposit is not made, your session may be given to another client

Balance due

  • If session is scheduled more than 1 week away: balance due 1 week prior
  • If session is scheduled within 1 week: full fee due within 24 hours of booking

Cancellation & rescheduling

  • 3 calendar days' notice to cancel or reschedule without penalty
  • Fewer than 3 calendar days' notice: the prepaid session is forfeited, with the option to reschedule for a $75 rebooking fee

Session Programs & Refunds

Prepaid sessions

Expire 4 months from time of purchase.

Refund policy

  • Prorated refund available for unused program sessions up to 7 days after purchase
  • For sessions already completed: full session rate ($200) + $35 administrative fee

Prices subject to change at any time without notice.

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