Day train

One of our expert trainers will take your dog for 5+ hours and integrate them into every day life, addressing problems experienced at home, proper exposure to triggers and evaluation. This service is for current clients only, available every Wednesday and Thursday. Please email packlifela@gmail.com to book. Board + Trains are on a case by case basis, please reach out for more information.

What is a day train?

Available for current clients only: This is the perfect opportunity for your dog to gain valuable, intensive exposure to triggers and/or work through any situations/problem behaviors. Throughout this time the trainers will be evaluating your dog and determining which techniques will provide you both with the most success.

At the end of the day the owner and trainer will have a mini 1:1 session to review the pup’s day and practice/demonstrate any techniques or suggestions the trainer has.

  • You will likely see your dog on our Instagram stories throughout the entire day! Nearly every day train Samantha takes will also be on the membership page. Owners will receive a full debrief at the end of each day.

  • This is largely determined by what the dog needs the most work on/what the goals of the owner are. A strict schedule of work and downtime/kennel will be maintained for each dog. Outings can include, but are not limited to: beach walks, park outings, coffee shops, car rides, back yard time, and more.

  • Each dog will be kenneled when they are not being worked or on place. Unless we determine it might be better to do otherwise, they will be kenneled in the same room the trainers' personal dogs are!

  • Day trains are a perfect opportunity for reactive dogs to be expertly worked around their trigger. Our trainers are highly skilled and experienced in working with reactive dogs and will prioritize the safety of each dog. Often times, Samantha will use her own balanced pack to offer dog reactive dogs an opportunity to have structured, valuable exposure.

  • Yes! The first step is to set up a private session.

  • Owners and trainers will organize pick up and drop off schedules; your dog will typically be with us for 5 hours.

What can trainers work with my dog?

  • FUNDAMENTALS

    Leash work, crate, yes work, place + : These are critical for control, connection, building neutrality around stimuli and safety, especially in public spaces or when the dog needs to be secure at home.

  • E-COLLAR

    Our trainers can greatly assist in ensuring your dog has an understanding of the e-collar pressure and determine how best to apply it, humanely and effectively for optimal results.

  • BEHAVIOR + EXPOSURE

    We wil work through your dog’s behavioral issues by providing proper exposure and workin them through it, finding the optimal method for you both to achieve the most success.

  • PLAY +

    Dog on dog: Understanding what constitutes healthy play is key to ensuring your dog is socializing appropriately.

    Human: We will work to build your dog’s play/prey drive and show you how to use play to mentally/physically drain your pup.

  • BASIC OBEDIENCE

    This will include commands like sit, stay, come and leave it.

  • PACK WALKS

    Interaction (indirect) with and influence from a healthy, balanced pack can have huge benefits to any dog. If we feel your dog would benefit from it, we’ll probably take them along on a 3-4+ dog pack walk!

DAY TRAIN WITH

Samantha

With the help of her pack, Samantha offers a holistic approach to addressing/working any behavioral issue providing a neutral, stable and encouraging environment for you and your dog.

$450/5hrs

Watch a day train session now!

Dozens more videos available on the membership page where you can watch sessions from start to finish. Samantha also frequently posts frequent updates on day trains on @packlife_la Instagram!

I’m a current client,

If you are not a current client but want to do a day train, schedule a private session first!