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Family Coaching & Personalized Dog Training

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Initial Assessment  


90 minute session - $150  


This in-person opportunity allows you to discuss your training goals and household routines while focusing on family coaching and your dog's specific areas of concern. By observing your dog in their everyday environment, this session prioritizes understanding behavior, identifying contributing factors, providing immediate management strategies, and starting personalized dog training for both the dog and your family.

Single Follow-Up Sessions  


60 minute session - $100  


These personalized dog training sessions are designed as continued hands-on coaching for families, fostering consistency, communication, and real-life success in your dog's development. Sessions may take place in your home, the trainer’s home, or within the community depending on your dog’s goals and training needs.


***existing clients who have completed a package, receive 10% for life on follow - up sessions for the dog who completed the package. 

Travel Area & Trip Charges

Travel within 25 miles of Zen Canine’s business location is included with your service, ensuring you receive the best in personalized dog training. If you need family coaching or dog training appointments outside our standard travel area, they may be available for an additional trip charge: 26–35 miles: $25, 36–45 miles: $50, and for distances more than 45 miles, please contact us for availability and a custom quote. Trip charges are based on the distance between the service address and Zen Canine’s business location and will be confirmed before your appointment is scheduled.

Family Coaching Packages

Zen Basics Package

Calm Companion Package

Calm Companion Package

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A supportive starting point for families who want to establish clear routines, strengthen communication, and address their most important training priorities.


Includes:

• One 90-minute Initial Assessment
• Three 60-minute private family-coaching sessions
• Personalized training priorities
• Practice recommendations between sessions
• Email support throughout the program


Package Price: $425
Savings of $25



If you have already completed your $150 Initial Assessment, that fee will be credited toward this package when purchased within 30 days. Your remaining package balance will be $275.


Start with an Initial Assessment

Calm Companion Package

Calm Companion Package

Calm Companion Package

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Designed for families who would benefit from additional coaching, repetition, and ongoing support as they build calmer routines and dependable everyday skills.


Includes:

• One 90-minute Initial Assessment
• Five 60-minute private family-coaching sessions
• A personalized training plan
• Practice recommendations between sessions
• Email support throughout the program
• Final progress review and maintenance plan


Package Price: $600
Savings of $50



If you have already completed your $150 Initial Assessment, that fee will be credited toward this package when purchased within 30 days. Your remaining package balance will be $450.

Start with an Initial Assessment

One-on-One Training Packages

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One-on-one training provides focused, individualized sessions in which the trainer works directly with your dog. Family-coaching sessions are included to help you understand the training process, practice the skills, and reinforce your dog’s progress at home.


An Initial Assessment is required before beginning either package.

Focused Skills Package

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Designed for targeted goals and focused skill development, such as leash manners, greetings, recall, settling, or other specific everyday skills.



Includes:

• One 90-minute Initial Assessment
• Four 30-minute one-on-one training sessions
• One 60-minute private family-coaching session
• Session updates and home-practice recommendations



Package Price: $525
Savings of $25


If you have already completed your $150 Initial Assessment, that fee will be credited toward this package when purchased within 30 days. Your remaining package balance will be $400.

Start with an Initial Assessment

Everyday Manners Package

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Designed for dogs and families who need more comprehensive training, repetition, and continued support to develop dependable everyday manners.


Includes:

• One 90-minute Initial Assessment
• Eight 30-minute one-on-one training sessions
• Two 60-minute private family-coaching sessions
• Session updates and home-practice recommendations
• Final maintenance plan


Package Price: $900
Savings of $50


If you have already completed your $150 Initial Assessment, that fee will be credited toward this package when purchased within 30 days. Your remaining package balance will be $750.

Start with an Initial Assessment

Create More Calm and Connection at Home

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Initial Assessment

During the Initial Assessment, we’ll meet in person for family coaching to discuss what feels challenging, observe your dog’s behavior, and explore what your household needs to feel calmer and more connected. You'll receive personalized dog training tips tailored to your unique situation.


✓ Choose a time that works for you

✓ Meet in person with your dog and family

✓ Receive practical training tips

✓ Walk away with personalized recommendations and clear next steps


Schedule an assessment

Private In-Person Dog Training in Altoona & Des Moines

Travel within 25 miles of Zen Canine’s business location is included with our personalized dog training service. If you're looking for family coaching or appointments outside our standard travel area, those may be available for an additional trip charge: 26–35 miles: $25, 36–45 miles: $50, and for locations more than 45 miles away, please contact us for availability and a custom quote. Trip charges are determined by the distance from the service address to Zen Canine’s business location and will be confirmed before we schedule your appointment.

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Zen Canine | Altoona, IA

Proudly serving families throughout the Des Moines metro, including Ankeny, Altoona, Johnston, Urbandale, West Des Moines, Waukee, Clive, and surrounding communities.

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