Walk 'n' Train Membership

Now Accepting Founding Members!

Applications are currently open for the Walk 'n' Train Membership! We are looking for one more founding members to join and receive discounted walks for up to three months.

What is the Walk 'n' Train Membership?

The Walk 'n' Train Membership is a unique local service that makes the most of daily dog walks while you work, turning them into frequent training opportunities with your certified professional dog trainer at an affordable price.

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Daily Walks

30 minute walks three to five days a week alone with Mr. Fuzzles, applying positive reinforcement training principles to help you meet and maintain behavioral goals. Get an emailed report card after each walk with the route taken, any fun photos/videos, and notes - like with any walk app!

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Lesson Credits

Each renewal, receive two credits for hour-long private in-home consultations with James Aguero, CCDT, CPDT-KA. Schedule at your convenience to learn how to incorporate new skills, reassess the training plan, update homework goals, and grow closer to your pup! Option to purchase additional lessons at a discounted rate if needed.

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Virtual Support

Weekly educational resources around concepts members are working on. Call, text, or email during regularly scheduled office hours for any questions between lessons.

Who is this membership for?

If you answered "yes" to all of these questions, this membership is for you!

Location

Do you live in one of the following buildings?

The Confluence, The Station, Glass House, AMLI RIverfront Green, The Manhattan, AMLI Riverfront Park, Waterside Lofts, Griffis LoDo, The Platform, Cadence, Sentral, The Coloradan, Alara, and The Pullman.

Daily Walks

Do you currently or plan to hire a dog walker for your pup 3-5 times a week? Are you looking for someone you can trust to enter your home and handle your dog?

Training Goals

Do you have training goals or want to adjust your dog's behavior, but aren't sure how to get there? Extra points if you've got a younger pup or need help with leash behaviors.

Why Join Walk 'n' Train?

You Want A Handler You Can Trust

That Does The Most For You, And Your Dog

Not only will your dog's walks be safe and fulfilling, they will help you move closer to your training goals! Walks provide plenty of real-life distractions and potentially problematic situations that can turn into learning opportunities - given proper pacing and knowhow. Your dog will come home more tired than ever after romping and sniffing all over the park while also getting worked out mentally!

With years of experience living and working with a wide variety of dogs in this neighborhood, you can rest easy knowing that Fuzzles Dog Training is prepared for seasonal considerations, local safety concerns, and route adjustment on the spot if needed. Your dog's needs and preferences will always be considered when determining how and where to spend time.

You Won't Find This Kind of Support Anywhere Else!

This membership pulls from all of my experience and education to provide focused, attentive support for a small number of neighbors at a time. I was a full-time dog walker in this area for years before diving into behavioral sciences, which may be why training primarily through consultations leaves me missing the bonding and face time that dog walks provide. The structure and communication that come with weekly walks are where I feel most familiar providing guidance and education to paw-rents around their dog's behavior.

Ideal Conditions

Young pups! Capitalize on early life developmental periods!
Dogs that need to learn or maintain safe and regulated leash behaviors.
Emotional dogs that display fearful or reactive behaviors on walks and need appropriate space management.
Those with an interest in learning more about how their dog learns and sees the world.

Not A Great Fit

Dogs with severe separation anxiety left home alone, or humans looking to treat their dog for SA with this membership
Dogs that display aggressive behavior towards strangers or males in the home.
Humans with a firm belief that positive punishment and aversive tools (such as prong or shock collars) should be incorporated into their dog's training protocol.

Comparisons

The Walk 'n' Train Membership provides exceptional value by offering discounts on both walks and training sessions. What sets it apart is the unique approach that combines the benefits of daily walks with personalized training from a certified dog trainer. We prioritize positive, force-free methods to promote the physical and mental well-being of your furry friend.

Membership

Walks are priced for founding members at $30 per half hour. If this was part of a normal day training package, the cost would be double! No tips expected. Walks begin once the harness is already on and we're out the door, not when I walk into the building or unit. The cost of walks for four weeks comes out to:

$360 for 12 walks, or 3 walks/week
$480 for 16 walks, or 4 walks/week
$600 for 20 walks, or 5 walks/week

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WAG/Rover/Other

WAG and Rover's quick-walks cost $20 plus tip per 30 minute walk with a contractor with a variable reliability. Rover's local highly rated walkers and other dog walking businesses charge $25 plus tip per half hour walk, and do not train. Over four weeks, using an estimate of $25/walk, the cost comes out to:

$300 for 12 walks, or 3 walks/week
$400 for 16 walks, or 4 walks/week
$500 for 20 walks, or 5 walks/week

Membership

Though the membership functions very similarly to a day training program, there are some key differences.

Member dogs will be trained during walks on fair-weathered days, while training will be more focused and indoors (similar to day training) after a potty break when there's heavy inclement weather. Indoor training may also happen early on if the pup is young or highly anxious.

All training will inherently include aspects of socialization, desensitization, impulse control, relaxation skills, calming behaviors, focus, and enrichment.

Clients are able to touch base and talk about what their dog is working on at any point. Extra time is scheduled into each visit to allow for note taking, chatting with curious humans, and other natural daily variables.

Goals can change over time without any changes to the membership. The only caveat is that goal setting must be done during a lesson to allow us ample time to discuss maintenance of previously trained behaviors and dive into the new topic with full attention.

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Day Training Programs

Day training packages are generally made of two to five weekly in-home visits of the trainer working directly with the dog towards a set goal, followed up by an hour-long transfer session each week. It is heavy on the "done-for-you" side, with transfer sessions intended to teach the client when and how to use skills, rather than reviewing process. They often have a set training plan, so working on different skills or other situations requires the purchase of a separate training package.

While a pure day training format can move more quickly than membership walks, they also cost much more. Fuzzles Dog Training offers six-week day training packages for leash manners and new puppies for those that are interested!

A brief breakdown of what day training pricing looks like:

3 45 minute sessions/week - 2.25 hours/week

1 60 minute transfer session/week - 1 hour/week

6 week program X 3.25 hours/week = 19.5 hrs

19.5 hours X $120/hour = $2340, before support time is factored in

Membership Pricing

Memberships are billed in four-week increments and can be canceled for the following billing cycle at any time. All options include two credits for 60-minute in-home private consultations, access to office hours, regular educational material, as well as the walks associated with the option purchased.

Founding Member Special: Save $5/walk on your first three billing cycles!

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FURRY FRIENDS

3 Walks per Week (30 min)
2x Private Training Session per Renewal (60 min)
Weekly Education Resources
Priority Virtual Support

$620/month

$560/month

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COMPANIONS

4 Walks per Week (30 min)
2x Private Training Sessions per Renewal (60 min)
Weekly Education Resources
Priority Virtual Support

$760/month

$680/month

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FUZZLES FAM

5 Walks per Week (30 min)
2x Private Training Sessions per Renewal (60 min)
Weekly Education Resources
Priority Virtual Support

$900/month

$800/month

Billed in four-week increments. Regular rates apply after the first four billing cycles.

Apply to Join Today!

Does this membership sound right for you? Fill out this form to get in touch about signing up for the Walk 'n' Train Membership!

Whether there is a current opening or you're looking to join the waitlist, look out for a response from us soon!