Dog Training & Lifestyle Coaching
with Laura Nativo, CPDT-KA, KPA CTP
Laura offers bespoke dog training, behavior consulting & lifestyle coaching to Southern California dog parents in the westside beach communities, including:
Pacific Palisades, Malibu, Santa Monica, Brentwood, Hidden Hills, Bel Air, Westwood, Venice, Marina Del Rey, Playa Del Rey, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, as well as limited availability in Santa Barbara.
Laura often spends time in Maui, Hawaii and is now accepting In Person Coaching + Stay & Train clients for Fall 2024 & Winter 2025.
Laura is also available worldwide, via online virtual training!
Laura specializes in:
rescue dog research and selection for adoptable dogs
breeder research, puppy selection & temperament testing from reputable breeders
early puppy playdates, socialization & foundation training skills for a well-mannered pup
building confidence, teaching good manners and behavior modification plans for adult dogs
fun & fearless handling for grooming + vet visits
test prep and skill training for aspiring therapy dogs
trick training for performance & tv/film/print working dogs
advanced task training for service dogs and medical alert dogs
behavior modification for reactive dogs + lifestyle coaching for dogs with a bite or aggression history
(often in collaboration with Board Certified Veterinary Behaviorists)
Utilizing kind, effective positive reinforcement methods grounded in science, Laura will help your dog reach their potential, as you and your family develop a new, shared language of communication with your dog.
Training Rates + Services
To get started working with Laura, schedule your initial consultation, either In Person or via Zoom.
During your initial consultation, Laura will develop a Training Plan to M.E.E.T. your dog’s needs, consisting of:
1) management 2) enrichment 3) exercise and 4) training
INITIAL CONSULTATION
Online Initial Consultation - Meet with Laura, from anywhere in the world!
Schedule your initial training & lifestyle consultation via Zoom, Skype, or FaceTime. Laura will “meet” with you, your dog, your family, and “tour” your home virtually to create a personalized training plan.
$400 / Up to 90 minutes
In Person Initial Consultation - Meet with Laura for hands-on dog training!
Laura will come to your home. Or, meet Laura in a safe, quiet outdoor location, determined by your dog’s needs: perhaps a park, coffee shop, or empty parking lot.
$600 / Up to 90 minutes for Pacific Palisades
Starts at $700 / Up to 90 minutes for Southern CA clients in: Malibu, Santa Monica, Brentwood, Mandeville Canyon, Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Venice, West LA, Marina Del Rey, Playa Del Rey, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Calabasas, Hidden Hills, Santa Barbara and more…
*Initial consultations include 1 week of free phone and text support, 1x day.
*For clients outside of the Pacific Palisades, initial hourly rate is based on the 90 minute session + travel time, billed at $300/hour for in person training + $200/hour for driving or travel time, rounded up to the nearest hour.
Additional locations are possible, including Maui, The Hamptons, Sun Valley + other destinations which require air travel. Please inquire for exact pricing based on your city.
Private Coaching & Day Training Options
Remote Private Coaching, via Zoom or FaceTime - $100 / 30 minutes
In Person Private Coaching - Initial Hour $300 / Hour
Additional in person training & client support hours - $200 / Hour
Requested phone, text, email or other support - $100/30 minutes
Travel Fees
I offer in person sessions in the Pacific Palisades, within walking distance of Sunset & PCH at my hourly rate.
For clients outside of the Pacific Palisades, an additional charge for travel time is billed at $200/hour to compensate for driving and gas, determined by total # of hours required, rounded up to the nearest hour. Considering beach traffic on weekends or during rush hour, pricing to a particular location may vary, depending on when a client requests a lesson.
Sample Travel Fees:
Malibu, Santa Monica, Brentwood, West LA | $200+
Bel Air, Beverly Hills, Venice, Marina Del Rey, Playa Vista | $300+
Calabasas, Hidden Hills, Hollywood, West Hollywood, Sherman Oaks | $400+
*Due to my limited schedule availability and current client wait list, I regretfully can no longer offer discount packages.
*For wishful clients with a more limited budget, I do host free semi-private training through a program called DOG TRAINING TO THE RESCUE, offered to low income families courtesy of The Preston’s Planet Foundation.
24/7 Board & Train | Stay & Train
Busy AF? Laura understands. If you’re looking for bespoke 24/7 attention to your dog’s training, exercise, enrichment, socialization, house training, feeding schedule and medical needs… Laura can help!
Laura’s board & train services are available from Santa Barbara down to San Diego, and throughout So Cal.
Need a Fairy DOGmother for 24/7 training care somewhere else in the US? Inquire for rates.