Practical, compassionate dog training for real life
Whether you are navigating puppyhood, helping an adolescent dog regain focus, or supporting a dog with fear, reactivity, or anxiety, training should make daily life feel more understandable, not more stressful.
Relax, Rover. provides individualized, force-free support for dogs and guardians in San Jose and surrounding communities.
You love your dog. You may also be exhausted.
Puppies can feel like tiny hurricanes. Adolescent dogs can appear to forget everything they learned. Rescue dogs may need time and support to understand a new home.
Dogs with fear, reactivity, or anxiety can make ordinary activities feel difficult to plan.
None of this means you have failed your dog.
Training begins by understanding what is making life hard and creating manageable steps that support both of you.
Training shaped around your dog’s stage and needs
Puppy training
Puppyhood is joyful, demanding, and sometimes overwhelming. Training focuses on the skills that make everyday life easier while helping your puppy develop confidence and resilience.
- House training
- Biting & mouthing
- Polite greetings
- Settling
- Everyday handling
- Life skills
What the initial training program includes
An in-depth consultation
The process begins with a consultation to learn about your dog’s history, daily life, behavior, environment, and your goals. Together, you will identify the changes most likely to improve quality of life for your dog and household.
Consistent training
The initial program includes eight one-hour private sessions delivered over four weeks, typically meeting twice each week. You will receive clear instructions for what to practice between sessions.
Individualized enrichment
A fulfilling life does not require endless walks or constant entertainment. Erika will help identify activities that meaningfully meet your dog’s needs and fit naturally into your daily routines.
A plan for what comes next
At the end of the initial program, Erika will make a personalized recommendation. Some clients are ready to continue independently, while others choose additional follow-up support.
Initial Four-Week Program: $1,375
Additional session packages may be added after the initial four-week program.
How to get started
Tell Erika about your dog
Complete the short inquiry form with information about your dog, your main concern, and what you hope will improve.
Fit review & discovery call
Erika will review your information. When the service appears to be a good fit, she will follow up about a discovery call.
Initial consultation
The consultation provides time to understand your dog’s history, needs, routines, environment, and goals in depth.
Begin your program
You will work through an individualized plan with regular sessions, practical guidance, and clear steps to practice.
Progress without pressure or promises
Behavior change is not a straight line. Progress depends on many factors, including your dog’s history, health, environment, emotional state, and opportunities to practice.
Erika will help you identify meaningful signs of progress, make adjustments when something is not working, and focus on changes that improve daily life. No specific outcome or timeline can be guaranteed.
- Progress is individual
- Plans can be adjusted
- Quality of life matters more than perfection
Guidance that helps you understand the whole dog
“Erika helped us regain our dog’s focus when she was distracted or aroused by the environment. We learned practical skills that made our walks more manageable and positive—and our dog loves Erika.”Ebony T.Condensed from a Google review
Questions about in-person training
A few practical details can make it easier to decide whether this is the right place to begin.
Let’s make daily life feel more manageable.
Start with a short inquiry and tell Erika what is happening with your dog.
