In-Person Behavior Services

Southland Behavior & Training offers a variety of in-person services designed to improve your pet’s behavior using training plans and behavior change strategies that are manageable for your family’s busy schedule. Training employs modern, science-based methods to get down to the root of the issue, focusing on understanding your pet and creating lasting change. All appointments include unlimited follow-up email and phone support.

In-person consultations take place in the location that the behavior occurs whenever possible. That means I meet you either in the comfort of your home or at another location of your choice within my service area. My service area includes Ashland, Bellingham, Framingham, Franklin, Grafton, Holliston, Hopedale, Hopkinton, Marlborough, Medway, Milford, Northborough, Southborough, Upton, and Westborough, MA.. Farther locations may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Additional travel fees may apply for consultations outside of service area. Contact me with questions about my service area or training locations.

From puppy manners to anxiety and aggression, the help you need is here.

Getting Started..

Initial Consultation

1.5 to 2 hours - $195

additional behavior plan for another pet - add up to 30 minutes, $65

At our initial meeting, I will get to know your pet and your family. We will discuss your training goals and any behavior problems that you may be experiencing.  Through this session, we will take a look at the reasons behind your dog's behavior and what factors may be contributing to your frustrations. In the last half hour, we will sit down together to come up with a training plan that works for your pet and your family going forward. I can start you on the path of change as well as leave you with management tools you can use  to see change immediately.

An initial consultation is required if your family needs help with a behavior problem, such as aggression or anxiety, or if you are looking to set up DaySchool Training (see below). If you are looking for help with basic obedience training only, feel free to schedule a coaching session without an initial consultation. However, coaching sessions do not include an individualized behavior modification plan.

Coaching Session

45 to 60 minutes - $95

2 sessions per week - $175 weekly

3 sessions per week - $265 weekly

Once you have your plan in place, you may want some help along the way. Coaching sessions are specifically aimed at teaching you to teach your dog. Spend 45 minutes to an hour learning how your dog learns, teaching important behaviors, and working towards your training goals. After the session, you will receive some brief notes on what we discussed, as well as handouts and links to further information as needed.

Rather than being forced to commit to a package, sessions are booked one at a time, at your convenience. We can meet only occasionally, regularly every week, or multiple times per week, so you receive exactly as much feedback and coaching as you would like while you practice new skills. Sessions typically are scheduled following an initial consult to work on the plan developed during that meeting. They are also great for dogs and humans that have gotten a little rusty with their training or need to learn basic obedience cues.

If there is a behavior problem, an initial consult is required before booking coaching sessions. DO NOT schedule a coaching session without an initial consult unless you already have a behavior plan or are working on basic obedience behaviors ONLY--sit, down, stay, etc.

Other Species

See pricing for services above.

Training and behavior modification isn't just for the dogs! Southland Behavior & Training has experience working with cats, rabbits, and even parrots on a variety of behavior problems. Sessions can help resolve territorial aggression, litter box avoidance, fear and anxiety, inter-pet conflict and more! All of the services above are available for cats. Other species may be accommodated upon request. Please contact for more information.