Cast Guidance
A supported starting point for understanding your dog…and what comes next.
If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure what kind of support your dog actually needs — this is the place to begin.
Guidance is a consultation plus a short-term coaching container designed to help you make sense of what’s happening with your dog, identify the real friction points in daily life, and build a clear, humane plan forward.
Rather than guessing which class, program, or approach is “right,” we slow things down just enough to look at:
what your dog is communicating
what’s getting in the way
and what kind of support will actually help
Some families use Guidance to refine management and move forward on their own. Others use it as a bridge into group programs, ongoing support, or skill-building work. Either way, it’s designed to give you clarity — not lock you into anything.
Is Guidance the right choice for me?
Guidance is a good fit if:
You want to understand why behaviors are happening, not just how to interrupt them
You’re open to looking at emotions, environment, and needs — not just cues
You want a clear plan and support while you try it, not just advice
You’re deciding between private work, group programs, or self-led options and want help choosing wisely
Guidance may not be a good fit if you’re looking for a quick fix, a single answer, or purely corrective training.
What Guidance includes:
Guidance includes:
A comprehensive consultation to understand your dog, your goals, and current challenges
A clear, practical plan tailored to your household and capacity
Cast with Advantage and add:
One month of coaching support while you put that plan into practice
Space to ask questions, adjust, and make sense of what you’re seeing
This is intentionally time-bound — the goal is clarity and momentum, not dependence.
What comes after Guidance?
At the end of Guidance, we’ll decide together what support — if any — makes sense next. That might include:
Transitioning into a group program if your needs align with an upcoming cohort
Continuing with a higher-touch private container (Wayfinder) if you need deeper, ongoing support
Shifting into Skill Tree or other self-led learning if maintenance and enrichment are your focus
Or simply closing the loop with a solid plan and confidence moving forward
There is no expectation that you “move up.” Guidance stands on its own.
All private work begins with Guidance.
This ensures we start with shared understanding, clear priorities, and a plan that actually fits your dog and your life. This is a great place to start to get a taste of virtual training and identify the best next steps for you - whether that’s one-on-one coaching, group classes, or self-led resources.
If you’re committed to one-on-one training, my recommendation is to Cast Guidance with Advantage. This package includes not only the initial consult, but folds into it a month of intensive, at-your-fingertips private coaching at significant discount.
Not sure this is the right place for you to start? You’re welcome to reach out before booking!
All private work begins with Guidance.
Choosing Guidance with Advantage means a short-term coaching extension designed to support implementation, answer questions in real time, and help skills and routines settle in.
Advantage is intentionally time-limited. It exists to help you stabilize, not to keep you dependent on weekly adjustments.
If we reach the point where you’ve completed Guidance and two Advantage cycles (approximately three months of work), we’ll pause and reassess together.
From there, most clients either:
transition into Wayfinder for ongoing support and growth, or
step into a lower-touch option like group programs or self-led learning.
A one-month, virtual behavior support plan designed to create clarity, reduce stress, and build momentum. Includes a 105-minute consultation, a personalized training plan followed by video review and feedback, and ongoing guidance as you implement changes at home. Ideal for behavior challenges, puppies, or anyone unsure where to start. At the close of the month we will meet for another 30 minutes to determine the best steps from here!