Client Services
The Lifestyle Process TM
Every dog is different.
Every owner is different.
Every home environment is different.
Since 1994, DogsUnlimited has helped dog owners develop practical, individualized solutions to training and behaviour challenges through a highly personalized approach. Rather than applying the same method to every dog, we begin by understanding the individual dog, the owner, and the circumstances influencing behaviour.
The Lifestyle Process™ is built on the belief that lasting results come from understanding the bigger picture. Before selecting a training strategy, we assess factors such as routine, environment, communication, family dynamics, life experience, and training history. This allows us to develop recommendations that fit the realities of everyday life.
Dog Training Is Dog Raising TM
The most successful dogs are not simply trained during scheduled lessons. They are raised through consistent communication, structure, guidance, and everyday experiences. The Lifestyle Process™ helps owners understand how those daily interactions influence behaviour and how small changes can create meaningful, lasting results.
DogsUnlimited provides support for puppy training, obedience training, behaviour modification, leash pulling, recall development, reactivity, resource guarding, aggression concerns, and general behaviour consultations.
The following service options are designed to meet a wide range of goals, budgets, and training needs.
The Jumpstart TM | Your Starting Point.
Every dog owner has a reason for calling.
Perhaps your dog pulls on leash, reacts to other dogs, jumps on visitors, ignores commands outside the home, or is developing behaviours you would like to better understand.
While these concerns often appear in specific situations, lasting improvement usually begins with understanding the bigger picture.
The Jumpstart Assessment is designed to evaluate your dog's behaviour, your daily routines, and the relationship between the two. During this visit, we'll discuss your goals, assess your situation, and provide a roadmap for moving forward.
Many owners are surprised to discover that the issue they originally called about is connected to broader patterns of communication, structure, routine, and everyday interactions. Understanding these relationships is often the first step toward meaningful and lasting improvement.
Rather than focusing on quick fixes, we focus on helping owners understand the factors that influence behaviour and the habits that create reliable listening and cooperation over time.
What's Included?
• One-hour in-home consultation
• Behaviour and lifestyle assessment
• Immediate guidance and recommendations
• Personalized roadmap
• Service recommendation based on your goals and budget
Investment: $249
If you decide to proceed immediately with an ongoing service, the Jumpstart Assessment fee is credited toward your chosen program.
Single Sessions | Flexible Pay-As-You-Go Support.
Not every dog owner requires a complete training program. Some situations are highly specific, while others may only require occasional guidance and support.
Single Sessions provide the flexibility to address individual training or behaviour concerns without committing to a larger program.
Whether you're looking for a second opinion, assistance with a specific issue, or professional guidance on a particular stage of your dog's development, Single Sessions allow you to access DogsUnlimited expertise as needed.
What's Included?
• One 90-minute consultation
• Personalized recommendations
• Flexible scheduling
• No long-term commitment required
• Available for training, behaviour, and problem-solving needs
Investment: $325
The Lifestyle Process™ | Our Founding Service.
The Lifestyle Process™ is a comprehensive dog training and behaviour program designed around your dog's individual needs, your family's lifestyle, and your long-term goals.
Rather than following a fixed weekly schedule, appointments are arranged according to progress, development, and real-world success. Every program is personalized to reflect the unique circumstances of the dog, owner, and environment.
The goal is not simply to solve a problem. The goal is to help owners understand how behaviour develops, how communication influences outcomes, and how everyday life can be used to create lasting results.
What's Included?
• Up to 5 personalized consultations
• Approximately 90 minutes per visit
• Progress-driven scheduling
• Visits never expire
• Lifetime communication support for each registered dog
Many clients achieve their goals well before all visits are required. Any remaining visits stay available should future questions or challenges arise.
Investment: $1,495
Platinum Pup™ | The Ultimate Whole Life Service.
The first year of a dog's life provides a unique opportunity to build the habits, communication, confidence, and structure that contribute to long-term success.
Platinum Pup™ is designed for owners who want ongoing guidance through every major stage of puppy development. Rather than waiting for problems to appear, this program focuses on building strong foundations from the very beginning.
Through regular consultations, owners receive personalized coaching, practical recommendations, and ongoing support as their puppy grows and matures.
What's Included?
• Up to 10 personalized consultations
• Approximately 90 minutes per visit
• Progress-driven scheduling
• Visits never expire
• Lifetime communication support for each registered dog
• 10% Boarding Discount
• 10% Happy Bus™ Discount
There is no fixed curriculum.
Unlike traditional puppy classes, Platinum Pup™ is built around the individual needs of each puppy and owner. The content of each visit is determined by your goals, your lifestyle, your puppy's development, and the challenges or opportunities that arise along the way.
Owners commonly contact us for assistance with:
• Housebreaking and crate training
• Nipping and biting
• Socialization planning
• Leash introduction and walking skills
• Recall development
• Household manners
• Confidence building
• Adolescent behaviour challenges
• Problem prevention and early intervention
Every puppy is different.
Every owner is different.
Every home environment is different.
As a result, every Platinum Pup™ program is unique and evolves according to the individual needs of the puppy and family.
Investment: $2,195