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

For the public good, I offer flexible pricing options. I’m privileged to offer these options, and I want you to take advantage of flexible pricing if cost is holding you back from seeking training help.

If you’re able to pay for full-price services, please do! Folks paying full price is how I can ensure flexible pricing options are available to those who need them. If you choose to pay a sliding-scale price when you can honestly afford the service’s true cost, you’re limiting access for those who truly need the gift of financial flexibility.

When I’m paid fairly, I’m able to invest more time and resources into free and lower-cost offerings!

My sliding-scale pricing model follows the framework and language exemplified by The Dog Behavior Institute and The Green Bottle Model. My sincerest thanks go out to these folks who’ve helped pave the way for this offering!

Flexible Pricing Options

  • PAYMENT PLANS

    You can choose to pay half of a 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.

    For packages, you can choose to pay your preferred deposit at the time of booking (at least $200), then pay the remaining balance incrementally as you work through your package.

    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 you, please reach out to discuss it!

  • SLIDING-SCALE PRICING

    You may choose to pay for your service on a sliding scale, paying 70%, 50%, or 30% of the true cost.

    My sliding-scale pricing is not based on income. No need to prove anything; it’s none of my business, and I know that numbers alone don’t accurately represent someone’s financial situation. 

    There are a set number of spots available for enrollment each month. If all spots are already being used when you inquire, you’ll be added to my waitlist, and I’ll reach out when I have availability!

  • BIPOC SCHOLARSHIPS

    I am dedicated to making Spot On Dog Training an inclusive and anti-racist organization.

    I offer a full scholarship to one BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People Of Color) guardian or family each month. Recipients can expect a consultation and at least one follow-up training session free of charge.

    Priority is given to cases most relevant to my skills and practices, in the order they are received. If the BIPOC scholarship is already being used when you inquire, you’ll be added to my waitlist and I’ll reach out when I have availability!

To qualify for any of my flexible pricing options, please just ask for what you need on your inquiry form or during our discovery call.

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Sliding-Scale Pricing

  • TRUE COST

    Consult: $220
    Single session: $140
    3 sessions: $360

  • TIER 1: pay 70%

    Consult: $154
    Single session: $98
    3 sessions: $252

  • TIER 2: pay 50%

    Consult: $110
    Single session: $70
    3 sessions: $180

  • TIER 3: pay 30%

    Consult: $66
    Single session: $42
    3 sessions: $108

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

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

  • Three green 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 headings that follow provide image descriptions and transcripts for each bottle within the model.

  • The left most bottle is completely green. The following text is written 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 top half of the bottle is white and the bottom half is filled with green. The following text is written 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

  • This bottle is filled a quarter of the way with green. The following text is written 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