

How much does a course with a dog trainer cost?
First meeting
Before working together, it is important that I get to know you and your dog well so that I can get an idea of your daily routine and relationship and any ongoing problems or difficulties. After this meeting I will be able to propose the appropriate course for you and your dog.
Price: 70 €/h
Duration: 60 – 90 min
Course with individual lessons
During these lessons you will learn not only to make your dog listen and follow you, but I will teach you to understand his language and his basic needs, which go far beyond good food and the need for daily movement. I’ll teach you to read his body language and deeply understand what it takes for both of you to have a deep, fulfilling, and stress-free relationship. We will address the most common problems: the dog that pulls on the leash, does not listen, barks, is afraid of other dogs or is not well socialized, is always excited at home, etc etc.
Price: 70 €/hour
Package “Get to know your dog”
This package is a complete course and includes lessons in which all the important issues for the success of your relationship are addressed. Based on our first meeting, I will accompany you for a period of 2 to 3 three months divided into 6 meetings, each 90 minutes long. You will receive a meeting summary after each appointment. The appointments take place every 7-10 days. Between one appointment and another you will have the opportunity to ask me questions or send videos to analyze. The purpose of these meetings is to learn to understand each other and live together happily and relaxed. We will address all the important issues for the dog’s life, from teaching signals to mental education, from managing the dog in freedom to socialization, from nutrition to teaching calm. Any other appointments in addition to the sixth will cost €65 each.
Price per package: 585 €
Package “Meet the puppy”
The puppy has finally arrived: what a great emotion…and so many questions and insecurities!
In this package I will guide you step by step throughout the puppy’s education, starting with the simplest basics, such as teaching how to poop outside and listening to you, moving on to teaching the most important signals, socializing with other dogs, calmness education, being alone and much more.
The ideal time to start this journey is immediately after the puppy’s arrival at home: this means from 9 weeks of age.
The package includes:
4 x 90-minutes meetings in a home environment
2 outside socialization walks, each 90 minutes long, one in an urban environment on a leash and one in a park/forest without a leash (if the situation permits)
Price per package: 585€
First Aid Games
Do you know that play and mental stimulation are powerful tools to improve your dog’s self-esteem and grow your relationship? Don’t have ideas on what kind of games you could play together?
I offer a First Aid Games service! In 4 meetings, I’ll show you rules and tricks to have fun with your dog both inside and outside the home.
The package includes:
4 meetings of 60 minutes
Price per package: 260€
“Here Comes the Puppy” | Advice before your puppy arrives at home or before adoption.
I will give you advice on transport and the first days at home in the home environment. I’ll also help you prepare the house so that it’s puppy-proof and I’ll show you what are the essential items and toys that should be there upon the puppy’s arrival.
We will also talk about the most common mistakes, things to do and those to avoid at all costs.
Price: 75 € / approx. 90 min

I’m Ruth
I have been fascinated by animals since I was a child and my enthusiasm for them has grown with each passing year. After graduating as a biologist, I first gained practical experience in various jobs before I studied animal psychology at the SGD.
As a certified dog trainer (with permission in accordance with § 11″ in Berlin) I work with a cognitive-relational approach and needs-oriented training
This means that I not only train dogs to obey, but that I also have in mind that they can reach their best potential, grow as individuals and that the human-animal relationship is full of wonderful experiences and of course stress-free.

My method
For those who live with a dog and need help, support or advice with possible problems and concerns involving their beloved pet, I can offer two types of consultations:
1) Consultation online
Do you want me to help you understand your pet but for some reason we can’t meet? Technology is here to help us. Many problems can be solved without the need to see each other in person. Let’s talk about it.
2) Home visit
Do you want me to help you understand your pet by making a home visit or embarking on an educational path? Here I am, if you are in a place where I can reach you easily. I live in Berlin but I am often also in Italy, especially in Rome. The costs for the home visit are included in the price within 4 km of my home (Schöneberg in Berlin and Tuscolana station in Rome). Over 4 km, €1 will be added for each km starting within 15 km of distance (round trip). For appointments over 15 km, personal arrangements can be made.
3) Payment
Individual lessons must be paid immediately after the meeting. If you buy a package this must be paid in advance and the lessons must be completed within the period indicated in the description of the service.
4) Cancellation of an appointment
The appointment can be canceled or modified free of charge within 24 hours before the meeting. If the cancellation is not made at least 24 hours before, the payment is still due and the appointment cannot be recovered.
Testimonials
Contact
E-mail: info@larcadiruth.com
WhatsApp (only messages) +49 1761 7373733
We can then agree on the modalities of the consultation or course, the respective duration and the costs over the phone.
“Social walking”: dog encounters under a watchful eye
He just wants to play! Or does he?
During a walk with your dog, I will help you understand your dogs body language when communicating with his fellow humans. You will learn to better read and evaluate encounters with other dogs, as it all starts with observation and understanding. You will recognize conflict situations before they escalate. Let yourself be surprised by what your dog has to tell you every day and learn to understand his wonderful communicative world. This meeting is a walk of pure observation in which we observe and comment. Ideal, if you think your dog doesn’t know how to communicate with others or if you feel insecure about it.
Price: 70 €/hour
Duration: between 1 and 2 hours