Apply for Hybrid Coaching

A focused coaching program for building reliable off-leash freedom. We review applications on a rolling basis.

Applicant and household Full name * Pronouns Email address * Where are you located? * Tell us about your work with dogs, if applicable. What other humans or non-dog pets live in the household with you? Why are you interested in this program now? *

Participation format

Which participation option are you interested in?

Eight weekly in-person sessions Eight-session intensive Four biweekly in-person sessions Four-session intensive Not sure, I would like to discuss the best option

All options include virtual work between in-person sessions and Thursday group calls. Intensive options require travel to Metro West Boston and participant-arranged lodging.

Can you attend the live group calls on Thursdays at 7 PM Eastern Time?

Yes Sometimes No

Calls will be recorded if you cannot attend live, but live participation is strongly recommended.

Is there anything about your schedule or access needs that would be important for us to know?

Human readiness and goals What are your current goals for yourself and your dog or dogs? * What barriers are you currently experiencing to providing off-leash time? * What experience do you have with hiking, off-leash work, or dog training? * What kind of hiking community or support do you currently have? * How will you approach hiking at least four times per week? * How will you approach submitting video and written work at least three days per week? * What would make this program especially valuable to you? *

Active dog profiles

Please add a profile for each dog you plan to actively train during the program. Dogs who will not be an active focus need only basic household details.

Dog 1

Dog's name * Age * Breed or type * Sex and reproductive status * How long have they lived with you, and what do you know about their history? * Tell us about their current hiking and off-leash experience. * How is their recall around dogs, people, wildlife, and movement? * Tell us about their social experience with people and dogs. * What equipment and training tools do you currently use? * What would you most like to work on with this dog? * Is there any behavioral history or previous incident that would be important for us to know about? * Are there any major illnesses, injuries, ongoing medical concerns, physical limitations, pain, or discomfort that would be important for us to know about? *

Tell me about your other dogs or anything else I should know.

Acknowledgement

I understand that this program involves regular hiking, participation in natural environments, measured risk, submitting video and written work, and receiving feedback. I understand that participation does not guarantee a particular outcome and that I remain responsible for my dog's welfare and medical care throughout the program.

I have read and understood the above.