Free initial phone consultation, $75 for the initial consult session, $50 for all sessions thereafter*, $35 for veterinary consult.  An additional fee of $10 per session surcharge may be applied for dogs being treated for aggression to humans. 

Behavioral modification is for dogs with problem behaviors beyond the scope of basic obedience training or for dogs requiring other specialized training.  While tailored to your individual situation, behavioral modification or other targeted training also incorporates many elements of basic obedience.  To learn more about Behavioral Modification Consulting, please click here.

Temperament Assessment & Evaluation

Single Assessment/Evaluation Session:  Free initial phone consultation, $50 per single session, $45 for rescue or shelter dogs adopted within the last twelve months (copy of adoption contract or other verification required).  This option will evaluate or assess your dog’s ability to interact safely with other dogs, cats, horses, stock, humans, children and infants (as applicable).  This type of assessment will also gauge your dog’s individual personality and behavioral traits or assist you in choosing the right dog for your family.  Please note:  Evaluation is included in all Behavioral Modification plans.

Single Pre-Adoption/Selection Assessment:  Free initial phone consultation, $50 per single session, $45 for rescue or shelter dogs.  This option will evaluate or assess a dog your considering adopting

Pre-Adoption Package: Free initial phone consultation, $125 for package, $115 for rescue or shelter dogs. Please read the information on Pre-Adoption Services for complete information on this type of package option.  This package includes a sit down counseling session to determine the type of dog that will best suit your family and lifestyle, and includes assessment and evaluation of two dogs or puppies (choosing from a litter is considered one evaluation).  Evaluations for additional dogs under this package can be added for $25 each. 

Temperament Assessment and Evaluation is used to assess a dog’s personality and suitability for different environments and lifestyles.  It can determine if you are selecting the right dog for you or evaluate your existing dog to determine how he will fare in different circumstances and environments.  For instance, how will he do at the dog park or will he be safe and well behaved when your new baby comes home?

To learn more about Temperament Assessment and Evaluation, please click here.

Pre-Adoption and Matchmaking Services

Pre-Adoption Counseling Session (no other dogs in residence):  Free initial phone consultation, $50 per single session to discuss your lifestyle and which dog might best fit your family.  We’ll discuss breeds, adult vs. puppy, purebred vs. mixed breed, designer breeds, gender considerations, and choosing a breeder or other source.  The session also includes information on dog care and what to expect when bringing your new dog home, along with what it means to be a responsible dog owner and all it entails.  Duration of session is typically two hours.

Pre-Adoption Counseling Session (other dogs in residence):  Free initial phone consultation, $75 per single session.  This is the same as the Pre-Adoption Counseling Session for households without other dogs already in residence, but includes observation and evaluation of the existing dogs to help determine a good match for them, too!  Duration of session is typically two to three hours.

Pre-Adoption Package:  Free initial phone consultation, $150 per package, $140 if choosing a shelter or rescue dog.   This package includes a Pre-Adoption Counseling Session to determine the type of dog that will best suit your family (including existing dogs and pets)and lifestyle, evaluation of dogs already in residence, and assessment and evaluation of two dogs or puppies (evaluating an entire litter to choose a puppy is considered one evaluation).  Evaluations for additional dogs under this package can be added for $25 each. 

The “Whole Pack” Package:  Free initial phone consultation, $400 per package, $375 if choosing a shelter or rescue dog.  The Whole Pack package includes all services listed above plus evaluation for up to ten potential adoptees as well as the “Welcome Home” Go Dog Go and Doggy Debut services (please see our Welcome Home package for full details).  Also includes breeder screening as well as aspects of the “Fetch!” search assistance package and liaison services between shelters, rescue groups and breeders.  (Please see our Fetch package for full details.)  As an added bonus, this package also includes Basic Obedience in a group setting!  (Please see our Basic Obedience Class for full details.)

Wow, Pre-Adoption Counseling and Matchmaking for dogs … seems like a lot of fuss – and expenditure -  just to pick out a dog or puppy.  Well, maybe it should be.  Think about it this way:  Your new dog may live with you and your family for the next ten to fifteen years!  You wouldn’t hire a babysitter for your children, an employee for your company or accept a roommate without careful screening, why would you bring a dog into your home without the same considerations?  What better investment could you make in the future happiness of your family and new dog?  To learn more about Pre-Adoption and Matchmaking Services, please click here.

Dog Sitting Services

Canine Care Plan:  $25 per day, $20 for rescue or shelter dogs adopted within the last twelve months (copy of adoption contract or other verification required) *

Canine Care Plus:  $35 per day, $30 for rescue or shelter dogs adopted within the last twelve months (copy of adoption contract or other verification required) *  This plan includes training and foundational work on behavioral issues.

Multiple Dogs or Group Rates:  $5 off per each additional dog.  Surcharges may still apply. *

Pick Up and Drop Off Service:  $20 per trip within Licking County; $40 per trip for Franklin, Knox, Muskingum and Perry County.  Outside that radius, please call for rates.

Wolf and High Content Wolfdog Care:  Canid Care Plus fees apply if your wolf or wolfdog is socialized and can travel to Canid’s location.  Due to specialized “skills” unique to these canines, containment will differ from standard plans, as Canid ensures a secure, private, escape-proof care solution.  As is common with wolves or high contents, if your wolf friend(s) must be cared for onsite at your location, contact us to discuss fees and arrangements.  Additional surcharges may still apply.  *

* Due to the personalized nature of our Dog Sitting Service and the fact that your dog will live as part of our family, dogs that have not yet learned to enjoy the company of other dogs will be required to purchase the Canine Plus Package and an additional $10 per day surcharge will apply.  For dogs displaying aggression towards humans, and additional $10 per day surcharge will apply.

Fetch! Selection Assistance Program

Fetch! Program:  Free initial phone consultation, $125 for package, $115 if adopting a shelter or rescue dog.  The Fetch Program is a unique service that incorporates Pre-Adoption elements but has Canid do the ‘paw work’ for you.  We’ll evaluate your lifestyle and preferences, then Canid will locate and screen ten potential dogs for you to choose from.  Choosing a dog is one of the best parts of acquiring a new friend, and you may think that having Canid locate dogs for you to choose from takes all the fun out of it.  Not so!  You still get to choose your dog and actively participate in the process, but Canid narrows the field and makes sure your finalists only include the perfect match for your family.  As we move through the process, we’ll involve you for preliminary approval before progressing with screening.  We also help remove some of the ‘emotional element’, which prevents you from ‘falling in love’, only to discover the dog you’ve become enamored with has health problems, poor genetic background, or temperament issues.  Despite this, Canid also recognizes and respects the special individuals who seek out a dog with problems or that has been labeled ‘unadoptable’.  If you’re a special person seeking a special dog, Canid is happy to assist you to find a dog in need that will best benefit from your help and generous spirit.  The Fetch! Selection Assistance Program can be combined with other plans and packages to complete your new dog or puppy adoption and homecoming. 

Shelter and Rescue Group Consulting

Canid can provide literature, guideline and work plan development, handling protocol, staff and volunteer training programs, bite prevention, stress reduction, training and behavioral modification for individual dogs, cleaning/healthy shelter protocols, including iso set up and procedures, and safety education.  We can also act as your outreach agent, conducting educational talks or lectures, demonstrations, etc., on behalf of your organization.  Youth dog safety education programs are taught from the Bow Wow Ow platform.  Fee schedule incorporates discounted services for 501(c) non-profit organizations or other legitimate rescues and shelter groups.  Please call Canid to discuss a plan tailored to your group’s individual needs.

Miscellaneous Consulting Services

Canid is happy to provide tailored lectures or demonstrations on all topics canine for your group or organization.  Popular topics include Behavior and Ethology, Dog Safety for children and adolescents, Wolves, Pre-Adoption and Responsible Ownership, and even Team Building/Group and Organization Behavior Dynamics for Workplaces through the use of clicker training techniques.  Please contact Canid for a free initial consult to determine a plan and fee just right for your organization.

Dog Friendly Workplace & Community Project

Want to be the coolest, most popular employer or community in town?  Become a pet friendly employer or residential area!  Canid would be happy to teach you how to do this, by showing you how to offer low cost pet daycare,  incorporate animals into your workplace, set up a green space dog park, offer group obedience classes for residents or employees, and many other services that will help your business or community prosper.  The pet industry is one of the fastest growing markets in the world, even during the current economic crisis, and pet owners are increasingly considering dogs and other pets as members of their family.  Let Canid show you how this trend can benefit your business by increasing productivity, attracting and retaining better employees, reducing absenteeism and illness, attracting customers and distinguishing you as a community leader.  For communities or property managers, dog and pet friendly environments have been statistically proven to increase a sense of community, reducing crime and creating greater community investment which results in clean, well cared for, safe, highly desirable neighborhoods filled with vested, long term residents. 

Many employers or communities are skeptical that this can be achieved without damage, noise, disruption or in a way that ensures health, safety and sanitation for both animals and humans.  Not true!  Give us a call and schedule a consult to learn more. 

A great way for businesses or communities to explore this concept is to offer a group Basic Obedience Class or Red Cross Pet First Aid and CPR Course at their location.  There are many options to achieve this, from full or partial corporate sponsorship to discounted group rates, just for employees or open to the public to generate traffic and visitors to your facility or community.   Canid will post any upcoming class or event at your location on our website, as well as handle community service announcements.  Call Canid today to discuss fees and get started!

Custom Canid

Like what you see, but it’s not exactly what you need?  Want to mix services, plans and programs?  Inquire about discounts on bundled services and programs?  No problem!  Canid is happy to customize a plan or program that’s just right for you. 

Save Some Dog-Gone Dollars – Refer a Friend!

Refer a friend or client to Canid that purchases any of our services and receive $10-20 off your next session, plan or package, or apply your discount towards any of our great Canid merchandise.