Everything I know, I learned from dogs. - Nora Roberts
One-on-one Lessons
Our relationship begins with a Consultation. Then, we schedule a minimum of four lessons to address your goals. Contact us via phone or online form to book.
Lesson Packages
Obedience training
Basic and advanced obedience, puppy training, and socialization.
Four lesson package
$280
Get a new dog started, teach manners, or advance an experienced dog.
Six lesson package
$420
Improve your handling and build your dog's skills.
Eight lesson package
$560
Deepen your understanding of canine behavior and address complex goals. Ideal for new puppies.
Ten lesson package
$700
Dive into training. Advanced tricks, sport training, parkour, offleash skills.
Pricing is for one dog. Travel fees may apply for areas outside of Salem and Keizer.
Behavioral modification
Addressing problem behaviors - reactivity, aggression, fear, and more. Pricing is approximate, and may change to suit the severity of the behaviors addressed.
Four lesson package
$310
Learn the basics of managing your dog's problem behavior, and create a lifelong plan.
Six lesson package
$460
Grow your handling skills, and gain confidence in challenging scenarios.
Eight lesson package
$615
Address serious issues like aggression, and proof your dog's behavior.
Ten lesson package
$770
Get support in long-term behavioral change; address complex and multi-part behavioral issues.
Pricing is for one dog. Travel fees may apply for areas outside of Salem and Keizer.
How does this work?
Lessons are designed to meet your goals and teach lifelong handling skills.
- We start with a Consultation at your home to evaluate your dog and discuss your goals. We provide an estimate if addressing behavioral modification.
- At least four lessons are scheduled and prepaid via cash, check, or Zelle.
- We give daily homework. Between lessons, you have access to your trainer's support during business hours via text or call.
- Your dog steadily achieves behavioral goals.
Why train with Symbiont?
Adaptive teaching
Adaptive teaching
Adaptive teaching
We tailor teaching methods to each dog and owner, encouraging success and accelerating results
Owner education
Adaptive teaching
Adaptive teaching
Owners learn methods and philosophy behind training, building an understanding of dog behavior
Attitude shift
Adaptive teaching
Attitude shift
Dogs trained with Symbiont learn to be calmer, more confident, and focused on their owners