Our Training Approach

Behavioral dog training designed for real dogs and real life.

At Hand ’N Paw, training is about more than obedience—it’s about helping you better understand your dog and build the skills to navigate everyday life together with confidence. Through one-on-one, in-home sessions across the Salt Lake Valley, we focus on communication, emotional regulation, and practical skills that strengthen your relationship long after each session ends.

Whether you’re building foundations, improving home manners, or working through challenges like anxiety, reactivity, or leash frustration, each plan is thoughtfully tailored to your dog’s needs, your lifestyle, and the goals that matter most to your family.

Flexible payment plans are available for all training packages, because building a great relationship with your dog shouldn’t have to wait.

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Serving Salt Lake City and surrounding communities throughout the Salt Lake Valley.

Areas We Help With:

  • Anxiety, fearfulness & nervousness

  • Reactivity & leash frustration

  • Excessive barking & whining

  • House manners & guest greetings

  • Puppy foundations (potty, crate, confidence)

  • Multi-dog household dynamics

  • Destructive or restless behaviors

  • Socialization & real-world outings

  • Enrichment & fulfillment needs

What You’ll Learn:

  • Understanding dog body language

  • Meeting physical, mental & emotional needs

  • Building healthy routines

  • Communication & boundaries

  • Enrichment ideas for everyday life

  • Advocating for your dog in public spaces

  • Reading stress signals early

  • Supporting emotional regulation

  • Helping dogs feel safe and understood

Consultation

Up to 2 Hours • $175

In-Depth Behavior Evaluation & Roadmap

We reserve up to two hours for your consultation to understand the full picture—your dog’s behavior, daily routine, environment, and the goals that matter most to your family.

  • 📌 Required for all new clients

  • 💳 Payment due at time of visit

  • ✨ Current Hand ’N Paw pet care clients receive $35 off their initial consultation

  • 🐾 Recently adopted? Receive a $50 Rescue Welcome Credit (within 90 days of adoption)

Coaching Session

1 Session • $160

Guidance, Feedback & Fresh Perspective

Perfect for dog parents who want professional guidance while leading much of the training themselves, or for past clients looking to refresh skills, troubleshoot challenges, and keep progress moving forward. This session offers focused coaching, real-time feedback, and practical next steps tailored to your dog and your goals.

  • 💳 Payment due at time of booking

Fresh Start Pack

3 Sessions • $465

Tailored Support for New Beginnings

Adopting a rescue? Moving into a new home? This package helps your dog adjust with clarity and calm. We'll focus on key behaviors, uncover what’s driving them, and give you the tools to build structure, confidence, and connection in a time of change.

  • 💳 $100 deposit applied toward your package

  • 📌 Package pricing saves you $15

Well-Rounded Pup Plan

5 Sessions • $750

Build Skills, Strengthen Behavior, Grow Together

Five sessions tailored to help you build a solid behavioral foundation or fine-tune multiple areas over time. Ideal for puppies, young dogs, or anyone working on well-rounded skill-building in real-life situations.

  • 💳 $150 deposit applied toward your package

  • 📌 Package pricing saves you $50

Progress & Partnership Pack

8 Sessions • $1,180

Deeper Growth for Lasting Change

This eight-session series is designed for pet parents ready to make meaningful progress across a wider range of behaviors. With time to build trust, reinforce good habits, and adapt strategies to your dog’s unique needs, this plan supports long-term confidence, fulfillment, and success for both ends of the leash.

  • 💳 $200 deposit applied toward your package

  • 📌 Package pricing saves you $100

Complete Companion Plan

10 Sessions • $1,425

Our Most Comprehensive Training Plan

Ten sessions for pet parents committed to creating lasting transformation and a truly balanced partnership. Whether you’re working through complex behavioral challenges or building mastery across environments, this plan gives us the space to work deeply, steadily, and effectively — with continued support every step of the way.

  • 💳 $250 deposit applied toward your package

  • 📌 Package pricing saves you $175

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  • All sessions are 90 minutes

  • Deposits are required to reserve all sessions and packages

  • Remaining balances are due at or before the first session

  • 24-hour notice is required for reschedules or cancellations to retain your deposit

  • Payment methods accepted: cash, Venmo, Cash App, and Apple Cash

  • Need a payment plan for a larger package? Just ask — we’re happy to work with you!

  • Training clients can receive complimentary training-focused support during enrichment visits to help reinforce goals while life stays busy.

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Got Questions? We’ve Got Answers.

Training your dog is an important step, and it’s natural to have questions about our approach and what to expect. Below are answers to some of the most common questions. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, you can visit our full FAQ page or reach out—we’re always happy to help.

  • We employ a variety of effective methods that set clear boundaries while avoiding fear and force. This teaches your dog to think, problem-solve, and make good choices — not just follow commands. You’ll also learn how to understand your dog and adapt your approach as their needs (and your lifestyle) change, so you can guide them confidently through every stage of life.

  • Absolutely. We understand that dogs with medical conditions require extra care and consideration. We always tailor our training approach to what’s safest and most comfortable for your dog’s health, working closely with you to support their well-being every step of the way.

  • Our initial consultation usually lasts between 60 and 90 minutes. Each training session runs for a full 90 minutes, giving us plenty of time to explore your goals, practice effectively, and ensure that you and your dog walk away feeling confident and ready before we wrap up.

  • Yes! We offer in-home and on-location training anywhere in the Salt Lake Valley. Sessions can happen in your home, your neighborhood, or any environment that best supports your goals — whether that’s the park for leash work, a busy street for reactivity training, or a quiet spot for focus-building.

  • Absolutely. We believe training should be accessible, so we offer payment plans for all training packages.

  • From reactivity to anxiety to problem-solving unwanted habits, we tailor each session to your dog’s needs. We work at a pace that keeps your dog comfortable while moving toward real progress.

  • Yes — and that’s where the real magic happens! After each session, you’ll get custom exercises to reinforce what we worked on so the progress continues between visits.

  • We welcome dogs of all breeds, sizes, and ages. Training is for everyone — whether you’ve got a brand-new puppy, an energetic teenager, or a senior dog who needs a refresh.

  • Yes! While we don’t provide boarding services, we do offer pet walking and sitting in your home. We’re happy to help keep your dog happy, exercised, and cared for in the comfort of their own space when you can’t be there. Ask us for details!

  • Every dog and situation is unique, but most clients notice changes right away. The key to lasting results is consistency — the more you practice between sessions, the faster you’ll see progress.

  • Yes! We welcome families and teach children how to safely and effectively communicate with their dog. Our sessions focus on building confidence, clear communication, and positive interactions for both kids and pets.

Let’s make sit happen!

Whether you’re working through big feelings, everyday manners, reactivity, anxiety, or simply want a calmer, more connected relationship with your dog, we’re here to support you.

Share what you can below, and we’ll reach out with clarity, compassion, and next steps.

Prefer to talk with a human?

Email: morgan@handnpawdogtraining.com
Call/Text: (801) 899-5734

Wags of Approval

  • "Morgan was professional, empathetic, knowledgeable, and clearly invested in helping us succeed. She didn’t just train my dog — she helped me feel more confident as a handler, especially when navigating the challenges of a medically fragile giant breed."

    Kida’s Mom

  • "It’s not just about getting your dog to behave, it’s about building a real relationship with them. She teaches from a place of understanding, not control."

    Odin’s Dad

  • "She helped me understand where he's coming from and gave some valuable insight on how I can work on correcting this behavior while maintaining a loving relationship with my boy."

    Ruger’s Mom

  • "I left with the most helpful feedback and techniques to help my dog cope in high stress environments and Morgan was completely focused on my dog and I the entire time."

    Kora’s Mom

  • "Her focus on the psychology and emotional connection between human and dog really helped me reflect on not just my dogs’ behavior, but also how I show up in the dynamic."

    Freya’s Dad

  • "She has helped improve my boy's reactivity and he continues to improve with the tips I have been given!"

    Mort’s Mom

  • "She took the time to understand my dog’s personality, needs, and behavior challenges, and created a personalized training plan that worked wonders."

    Shiloh’s Mom

  • "She took the time to research what kind of collar or harness would be safest for a dog with Kida’s condition and tailored the training approach specifically to her needs."

    Kida’s Mom

  • "Loved Morgan's training! She is AWESOME."

    Charlie’s Mom

  • "If you want a more personal connection with your pet, whether it is in your home or outings with your pet in public, Morgan is the one to call."

    Luna’s Mom