In-Home Assessment & Coaching
Paola comes to you — hands-on coaching in your actual home environment.
No two households are the same. Paola visits your home to assess your specific layout, your dog's individual responses, and your small pets' stress levels — then works with you hands-on to build a safer, calmer household. Available to clients in Northern Virginia.
What you'll learn
- A full safety assessment of your home layout and enclosure placement
- Sightline and escape route evaluation for your small pets
- Hands-on threshold work with your dog in your actual environment
- Handler mechanics coaching tailored to your specific dog
- A written action plan with clear next steps
- Follow-up async video review included
Course modules
Home Safety Assessment
Paola walks through your home to evaluate enclosure placement, sightlines, escape routes, and barrier setup — identifying risks you may not have noticed.
Dog Behavior Evaluation
A structured assessment of your dog's prey drive level, threshold, arousal triggers, and current behavior around your small pets.
Hands-On Training Session
Working directly with you and your dog in your home — threshold exercises, impulse control foundations, and handler mechanics coaching.
Written Action Plan
A detailed written summary of findings, recommendations, and a step-by-step training plan you can follow after the session.
Follow-Up Video Review
Submit a follow-up video after the session and receive written feedback from Paola on your progress and next steps.
Who is this for?
Households in Northern Virginia with a dog and one or more small pets — especially those dealing with concerning behavior, a recent incident, or a new introduction that isn't going smoothly.
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Paola comes to you — hands-on coaching in your actual home environment.
In-Home Assessment & Coaching
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Northern Virginia
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