PUPPY CARE AND OTHER SERVICES
Each puppy care visit includes both command and potty training practice, using positive reinforcement methods.
HELP FOR YOUNG DOGS
Cozy Care’s expert puppy care services are customized for your pet. We utilize core puppy training techniques at no additional cost. We find that this combination approach works extremely well, and it’s a great value for our clients too. Please read more about our service for puppies below. Then get in touch with us to schedule service. For a list of cities we work with, please call or e-mail our office.
PUPPY PET SITTING
As any pet owner knows, puppies have special needs, and our tailored to fit puppy pet sitting services will meet those needs. The first year of puppyhood can be challenging if you are away from home for long time periods. Although most experts recommend crate training as the preferred method to house train your puppy, they do not typically recommend crate training more than 4 to 5 hours at one time. This can be difficult for working puppy parents.
Our standard puppy care package can help with both housebreaking and crate training, ensuring a more comfortable day for your puppy until you arrive home. Let us help give you peace of mind when you are away from home, working to support that sweet little puppy! Upon our pet sit arrival, we will take your puppy outdoors immediately and give lots of praise and encouragement. We can also positively reinforce basic commands that you are working on.
Cozy Care is proud to offer expert puppy training from our on-staff certified canine trainer, Karissa. Let us design a puppy training routine that is customized especially for your growing puppy’s special needs. Cozy Care’s professionals can train your puppy in your presence, when you are at work, or even on vacation. We use positive and gentle training techniques and provide pet parents with leadership skills to enhance our efforts further.
During our initial consultation, we will evaluate your puppy’s needs. We will then design a tailored training plan specially for your sweet puppy. In addition, we will also provide training tips.
The one-on-one time we spend with your puppy is the most important aspect of our training. We have learned that nothing is more important in puppy training, and classroom environments with several distractions cannot compare to the individual attention we can provide.
Cozy Care’s training programs are also successful for dogs of all ages.
Cats and Other Pet Sitting
Cat sitting is available for feline companions. We can also care for fish, birds, and other pets upon request.
CAT BOARDING ALTERNATIVE
Cats are important members of our families and deserve pampering. Most cat owners know all too well how traumatic it can be for cats to change their environment. Cozy Care’s in-home cat sitting service can be the ideal solution for you, and it’s a great alternative to cat boarding facilities because it’s less stressful!
Let one of Cozy Care’s specially trained pet sitters care for your furry kid while you are away for business or vacation. We truly understand the different temperaments of cats, and we treat them as a member of our own family, giving your cat all of the attention and affection they deserve. With our in-home cat sitting services, your cat will get special one-on-one care that the cat boarding facilities absolutely cannot match. Our cat sitters are even specially trained to administer insulin injections for our feline friends.
CAT SITTING OFFERS PEACE OF MIND
Cozy Care’s cat sitting services ensure that your feline has the comforts of home, providing you ultimate peace of mind while you are away. In addition, all of our professional cat sitters are bonded, which includes an extensive background check. We are also fully insured.
Our staff will provide you with daily updates via text message, e-mail, or phone call, so you always know what is going on with your furry kid. Schedule sitting service today by contacting our office.
DOG TRAINING (AND OTHER)
We offer certified dog training using positive reinforcement techniques. We even offer training for other pets upon request.
LEARN FROM A CANINE TRAINER
Cozy Care is passionate about pets and dedicated to providing the highest level of in-home training. Karissa, our certified trainer, has graduated from college with a dog training certification. She has been a canine trainer and manager of pet facilities for several years, making her proficient in canine body language. She has also volunteered at Almost Home Animal Rescue and Humane Society of Huron Valley, in addition to a pet rescue in Georgia.
OUR TRAINING PHILOSOPHY
While our one-on-one training sessions are ideal for puppies and new dogs, they can be just as effective for older pets who have formed less-than-ideal habits.
We will help you and your furry kid develop a stronger, healthier bond through simple daily tips to more advanced techniques!
At Cozy Care, we utilize positive reinforcement in our training. Even after one training session, you will begin to see your dog transitioning into a more confident and happy pet. After practicing a bit and being dedicated to training, you will learn the most effective ways to shape the desired behaviors. We use the following training strategies:
Communication – Well, dogs can’t verbalize to us humans, and you have no idea what they are really saying when they bark. The first step in any training program is to analyze and learn the body language of your dog and learn how to act/react to their nonverbal cues.
Train the trainer – You’ve more than likely heard the phrase, “It’s not the dog. It’s the trainer.” Dogs instinctively look for a “pack leader,” and we will teach you how to train or retrain your furry kid, so they understand the pack environment.
Sustainability – While it can be cute indeed when your dog begs for food or jumps up on guests the first couple times, it can quickly transition into an unwanted behavior. You will learn the tools to both stop undesirable behavior and prevent it from reoccurring.
Growth – We love our pets so very much and want them to be a member of our families for as long as possible. We will assist you in gaining confidence as a trainer, and then you can train your furry friends to do almost anything!
Did you know that cats, guinea pigs, and birds can be trained? We can assist with this type of training as well. Contact us for more details!
TRAINING SESSIONS
Some of our typical training sessions can include the following:
Housebreaking – showing your dog the “right” places to go potty
Crate training – important for all dogs, and trained positively, so your dog will enjoy having their own personal space
Eye contact – when you need it, and why you do
Leash etiquette – how to keep your dog from pulling on lead, or doing other undesirable behaviors while on walks
Basic commands – the first steps in training including “sit,” “stay,” “down,” “on,” and “off”
Intermediate commands – include “leave it,” “focus,” “gentle,” and hand targeting (silent commands)
Advanced commands – the more “fun” items you can teach your pet, such as pressing the “easy button,” sneezing, combined commands for routines, and ringing a doorbell when needing to potty—“The sky is the limit!”
Separation anxiety – how to keep your belongings in working order, and distraction techniques for your puppy to reduce their stress levels while you are away
Negative or unwanted behaviors – jumping, digging, barking, and other non-aggressive behaviors
Interaction with others – learn how to take command of the situation to avoid potential issues with other humans or pets
Aggression/fearful behavior – how to address these concerns effectively before they transition into huge issues
Playtime – creative ways to keep your dog happy, healthy, and motivated
Standard training sessions are 90 minutes. They can be purchased individually or as part of a specially designed training program for our clients. During your initial meeting with the certified canine trainer, she will customize a training plan to address your furry kid’s needs.
Individual 90-minute training sessions start at only $50 and we offer discounts for training programs:
• 4 to 6-week canine training program (our most popular option): starting at $299
• 10-week canine training program: starting at $449
If you are interested in booking professional training sessions, please submit an application. Then contact us to provide the basic information to start the process. The one-hour initial training consultation with our professional dog trainer starts at only $45.