RAIN OR SHINE CANINE
NOW LOCATED ON ST. SIMONS ISLAND, GA

Taking New Clients

TRAIN WITH RAIN OR SHINE CANINE, LLC
Building trust and the bond between you and your dog!

Kate Johnson is a professional Behavior Consultant and Dog Trainer with a very simple philosophy. Positive reinforcement, science based training and behavior solutions strengthen your relationship with your dog and develop a more confident, happy and well-behaved pup. We offer convenient, custom, in-home training. All animals involved in the process experience the benefits, including the humans! Put your best paw forward and let’s get started today.

PRIVATE TRAINING

Helping You Help Your Pet

PUPPY TRAINING

Personalized and Professional

Whether you’re getting ready for a new addition to your family or have already brought your puppy home, puppy training and socialization are essential in getting your puppy on the right path to becoming a happy and well-adjusted adult. I can help you get your puppy started on the right track with my Puppy Training Program.

Here are some examples of what we’ll cover during training:

Foundations skills and behaviors (attention, name recognition, sit, down, polite walking, polite greetings, coming when called, place training, crate training)
Common puppy behavior challenges such as jumping, chewing, mouthing and play biting
House training support
Socialization
Enrichment
Handling and cooperative care

PUPPY TRAINING PROGRAM

60-minute initial consultation either virtual or in-person where we’ll discuss your dog’s background, behavior history, training goals, and introduction to training.
Four 60-minute in-person coaching sessions either in your home, yard or at a nearby park for your convenience.
Building strong foundation skills and behaviors such as attention, name recognition, handler engagement, sit, down, place training, settle and relaxation skills, crate training, house training, socialization, acclimation to handling, loose leash walking, polite greetings.

PRICING

Puppy Package

5 sessions - $750

$150 per session

COMPLETE PUPPY SOCIALIZATION AND TRAINING PACKAGE

Support Helping to Raise a Happy, Safe, Confident Dog

For puppies (8 weeks to 6 months old)

Raising a puppy during their critical socialization window can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. This comprehensive package is designed for busy puppy parents who want expert support during the most important weeks of their dog’s development.

Choose between 15 or 20 one-hour sessions, which include a blend of private in-home coaching and one-on-one socialization outings with a certified trainer.

What’s Included

At least 5 private sessions in your home to coach you through effective training techniques and help with real-life puppy problem-solving
Trainer-led socialization field trips, where your puppy works one-on-one with their trainer in carefully selected environments that match their needs
Foundational training woven into every outing, so your puppy learns how to focus and respond to cues even in distracting environments
Age-appropriate guidance on common puppy issues, including house training, crate training, separation preparation, mouthing and biting, body handling, and recognizing what’s normal vs. what’s not
Introduction to essential skills, including name recognition, focus, mat work, sit, down, recall, polite greetings, leash manners, and more
Detailed follow-ups with videos after each session so you can track progress, reinforce at home, and stay involved every step of the way

Socialization Field Trips

Socialization outings are customized to your puppy’s comfort and curiosity. Locations may include:

Local parks and beaches
Outdoor shopping areas
Quiet neighborhoods and residential walks
Pet-friendly stores
Busy parking lots or hardware stores
Coffee shops or patio restaurants
Car rides and exposure to varied sounds, surfaces, people, and objects

Your puppy will be gently introduced to the sights, sounds, and surprises of the world under the guidance of a certified puppy specialist. These field trips are designed to help puppies build confidence, recover from novelty, and learn to engage with their environment calmly and thoughtfully.

You’ll also learn how to read your puppy’s body language and support them through unfamiliar experiences in a safe, developmentally appropriate way.

Pricing

Complete Puppy Training & Socialization Package

15 sessions: $1,950 ($130 per session)
20 sessions: $2,600 ($130 per session)

PRIVATE TRAINING

Accommodating Your Lifestyle

Whether you’re hoping for a dog who comes when called, greets guests politely, relaxes during dinner, or hikes by your side with ease, private training can help you build the skills and relationship you need. If you're struggling with behavioral challenges like fear, reactivity, or aggression, we can help you navigate those too, with compassion, clarity, and evidence-based strategies.

Rain or Shine Canine offers private, one-on-one training tailored to your goals and your dog’s unique needs. Sessions take place in your home, yard, or at a nearby location for real-world practice in familiar settings.

What’s Included

Initial consultation
A 60-minute virtual or in-person session where we’ll review your dog’s behavior history, discuss your goals, and begin laying the groundwork for training. We’ll also go over safety or management needs and start introducing strategies right away.
Three follow-up sessions
Each 60-minute session is personalized to help you implement your plan, build skills, and practice in your everyday environment.
Detailed follow-ups with videos

After each session so you can track progress, reinforce at home, and stay involved every step of the way.

Thorough intake process
We’ll begin with a free detailed behavior history phone call so we can hit the ground running during our first session.

Common training topics include:

Name recognition and attention

Building engagement and focus around distractions

Sit, down, and stay

Place training and boundary games

Settle and relaxation on cue

Crate training and creating positive alone time

House training and accident prevention

Polite greetings with people and other dogs

Loose leash walking and leash manners

Leave it, drop it, and trade

Handling and grooming prep

Recall and coming when called

Impulse control and waiting at thresholds

Reducing jumping, barking, and nuisance behaviors

Fear, reactivity, or mild aggression toward people or other dogs

Whether you're raising a puppy, supporting a newly adopted dog, or just want to brush up on manners and everyday skills, private coaching gives you the tools to create lasting change.

Pricing

4 Private Sessions – $600
($150 per session)

NEW CLIENT INTAKE INFORMATION

Please fill out this brief form and I will be in contact with you soon to set-up a phone consultation to discuss any questons you may have and scheduling.