Scholarship & Sliding Scale Options
The Proper Pit BUll - Scholar Pit
The Scholar Pit program is a financial assistance program that provides pit bull type dogs appropriate training and/or behavior modification for all ages and levels of training experience. We are one of their preferred training partners and are proud to be able to offer this scholarship. Click here to apply!
Furever Good Sliding Scale options
It is essential that evidence-based, reinforcement-focused dog training and behavior services are accessible to all who need them. With this in mind, we have designed a set number of sliding scale enrollments for our training services. Below is a description of the sliding scale options, guidelines for what might work for you, and information about how to access these services.
Below is some language from Worts + Cunning Apothecary about sliding scale pricing, as well as the graphic above.
Affordability!
The language used was provided by The Dog Behavior Institute. Thanks to their dedicated work to accessibility and commitment to their values, and based on their model, we offer the following sliding scale options.
Our sliding scale structure is not based on income alone, and we do not require you to provide any “proof” of need.
What we offer:
We have set number of spots available for sliding scale enrollment every 2 months; if a sliding scale spot is not available at the time of request, it can be reserved for the next round. Just tell us you would like to use our sliding scale option, and which option (Option A or Option B) you would like!
Option A: 20% discount on services
Option B: 40% discount on services
Here are general guidelines about how we currently price our sliding scale and to help you determine where you fall on it.
The highest dollar cost reflects the true cost of the service. It is the cost that the practitioner would charge all students in the absence of a sliding scale.
This price is for you if you:
Have access to financial security
Own property
Have personal savings
Would not traditionally qualify for sliding scale services.
Are able to pay for "wants" and spend little time worried about securing necessities in your life.
The middle cost (Option A) reflects the practitioner's acknowledgement that paying the full cost would prevent some folks from being able to attend, but who do not honestly find themselves reflected in either descriptions for the highest cost or the lowest.
This price is for you if you:
Are struggling to conquer debt or build savings or move away from paycheck to paycheck living AND
Have access to steady income AND
Are not spending most of your time thinking about meeting basic needs such as food, shelter, medical care, child care, etc.
However, if you can ask others, such as family members, partners, or friends, for financial support, please consider using those personal resources before you use the resources of the sliding scale and limit opportunities for others.
The bottom cost (Option B) represents an honest acknowledgment by the practitioner that there are folks whose economic circumstances would prevent them from being a part of classes if there was not a deliberate opportunity made for them to access services at a cost that is reflective of their economic realities.
This price is for you if you:
If you struggle to maintain access to needs such as health care, housing, food, child care AND/OR
Are living paycheck to paycheck AND/OR
Are in significant debt
You deserve a community that honors your price as an equal economic offering as the person who can pay the highest tier.
Please be mindful that if you purchase a price at the lowest end of the scale when you can truthfully afford the higher ticket prices, you are limiting access to those who truly need the gift of financial flexibility. Being honest with yourself and your financial situation when engaging with sliding scale practices grows strong and sustainable communities... Additionally, when we are paid fairly, we are able to invest more time and resources to free and lower cost offerings.