I believe it’s essential that ethical, positive reinforcement dog training is accessible to all who need it.

With this in mind, I offer payment plans and have a designated number of sliding scale spots per month. I am very privileged to be able to offer these options and I want you to take advantage of them if cost is holding you back!

Payment Plan Options

  • Pay 50% at time of booking

    You can choose to pay half of the service’s cost at the time of booking. The second half of the cost will be sent via email invoice and must be paid by the day of your appointment. Booking your appointment further out can make this option more cost effective.

    Example: You schedule an initial consultation for 12pm 03/01/2026 and pay $110 at the time of booking. I will then send an invoice via email for the remaining $110 that is due by 12pm 03/01/2026.

  • Pay a deposit of at least $200

    Pay your preferred deposit at the time of booking a package (at least $200), then pay the remaining total incrementally as you work through your package.

    Example: You schedule a five session package for 03/01/2026 and pay a deposit $200 at the time of booking. The remaining $400 may be divided across your next five sessions ($80 paid by the time of each scheduled session) or into two $200 payments that we schedule collaboratively. 

  • Some variation of the listed options

    As long as my time is paid for by the time your appointment begins, I can be flexible.

    If you have an idea that will work better for yourself, please reach out to discuss it.

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Sliding scale pricing may be used for initial consultations, individual follow up sessions, and 3 session coaching packages.

Sliding scale pricing does not apply to travel fees.

My sliding scale pricing follows the framework and language from The Dog Behavior Institute and Green Bottle Model from Alexis J. Cunningfolk. Our sincerest thanks to these folks who helped pave the way for this offering! Read this article to learn more about the original model.

Sliding Scale Pricing Options

  • Tier 1: 30% off- you pay 70%

    Consultation: $154
    Follow up session: $98
    3 session package: $252

  • Tier 2: 50% off- you pay 50%

    Consultation: $110
    Follow up session: $70
    3 session package: $180

  • Tier 3: 70% off- you pay 30%

    Consultation: $66
    Follow up session: $42
    3 session package: $108

How to access

There are a set number of spots available for sliding scale enrollment each month. If a sliding scale spot is not available when you reach out, you can be added to a waitlist for a future month.

My sliding scale pricing is not based on income alone and you do not need to provide any proof of need. To qualify for sliding scale pricing, just email me telling me which sliding scale option you would like.

Please note that sliding scale pricing is not a discount. If you are able to pay for full price services, please do. Folks paying full price is how I can ensure that the sliding scale options are available for those who truly need them. If you purchase a sliding scale price when you can honestly afford the full cost of the service, you are limiting access to those who truly need the gift of financial flexibility.

Being truthful with yourself and your financial situation when engaging with sliding scale practices grows strong and sustainable communities. Additionally, when I am paid fairly, I’m able to invest more time and resources into free and lower cost offerings.

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The true cost of the service

The true cost of each service reflects the time and money I have invested into my education and into offering you the service. Without a sliding scale, this is the cost I’d charge all clients. If you are able to pay for your “wants” and spend little time worried about securing necessities in your life, this price is for you.

The middle costs (Option 1 & 2)

These price options are my acknowledgement that paying the full cost could prevent some folks from accessing my services. If you are struggling to build savings, but have a steady income and are not spending significant time worried about meeting your basic needs, these prices are for you.

The lowest cost (Option 3)

This price is recognizes that there are people whose economic circumstances would prevent them from accessing ethical dog training services. If you struggle to maintain access to basic needs like health care, housing, food, child care, this price is probably for you.

The Green Bottle Model: Where You Fall on the Sliding Scale

The green bottle graphic; where you fall on the sliding scale

  • Three bottles are shown inside a box. Along the vertical axis of the box is “Financial Privilege.” The horizontal axis shows “Personal Financial Experience.”
    At the bottom of the model there is a blub that reads, “*BASIC NEEDS include food, housing, and transportation. **EXPENDABLE INCOME might mean you are able to buy coffee or tea at a shop, go to movies or a concert, buy new clothes, book, and similar items each month, etc.
    designed by Alexis J. Cunningfolk. www.wortsandcunning.com”
    The expanding categories that follow provide image descriptions of each bottle within the model.

  • The left most bottle is completely filled with green. The following text is shown inside the bottle:

    • I am comfortably able to meet all of my basic* needs

    • I may have some debt but it does not prohibit attainment of basic needs

    • I own my home or property OR I rent a higher-end property

    • I own or lease a car

    • I am employed or do not need to work to meet my needs

    • I have regular access to health care

    • I have access to financial savings

    • I have an expendable** income

    • I can always buy new items

    • I can afford an annual vacation or take time off

  • The middle bottle is half filled with green. The following text is shown inside the bottle:

    • I may stress about meeting my basic needs but still regularly achieve them

    • I may have some debt but it does not prohibit attainment of basic needs

    • I own or lease a car

    • I am employed

    • I have access to health care

    • I might have access to financial savings

    • I have some expendable income

    • I am able to buy some new items & I thrift others

    • I can take a vacation annually or every few years without financial burden

  • The right most bottle is a filled a quarter of the way with green. The following text is shown inside the bottle:

    • I frequently stress about meeting basic needs & don’t always achieve them

    • I have debt and it sometimes prohibits me from meeting my basic needs

    • I rent lower-end properties or have unstable housing

    • I do not have a car and/or have limited access to a car but I am not always able to afford gas

    • I am unemployed or underemployed

    • I qualify for government assistance including food stamps & health care

    • I have no access to savings

    • I have no or very limited expendable income

    • I rarely buy new items because I am unable to afford them

    • I cannot afford a vacation or have the ability to take time off without financial burden