Private Training Sessions
PRICING
Single session - $117
Package of 3 - $333
Package of 5 - $556
PRIVATE TRAINING LESSONS
Private Lessons cover everything from puppy training to specific behavioral problems for dogs of any age. These sessions are for owners who want to be involved in the training every step of the way. Weekly sessions are broken down for owners to easily take over and practice without a trainer present. This is the most popular service I offer. I specialize in setting a solid foundation between dog and owner to build from for the rest of their journey together.
What is a solid foundation?
To have a basic understanding of dog body language so you can assist your dog when they need you. Examples would be taking them out of uncomfortable situations, knowing when they need a break from play, and understanding when they don’t want to be handled aka boundaries. Practicing your safety commands every day to guarantee they become 100% reliable. My favorite safety commands are LEAVE IT, STAY, COME and DROP IT. You can never work on these enough! Lastly, having a solid RELEASE WORD. You are your dog’s signal for everything! They should feel comfortable to trust that you have their best interests in mind.
PRIVATE LESSONS VS WALK AND TRAIN
Both cover leash manners and reactivity. Private lessons include you in the training process. Your trainer shows you what to do, then guides you as you take over in the lesson. Walk and Trains are sans owner. Typically I recommend starting Walk and Trains after you've done a few private lessons to ensure you and your trainer are on the same page. They are intensive training sessions, solely focused on your dog’s behavior while on leash. They often produce quicker results for leash related issues.
***It is much easier for the handler to solely focus on your dog when no-one else is around. We have to set the dog up for success and that means knowing what is coming before the dog knows and watching for any behavior changes during the walk. These sorts of things can be missed when the trainer is also trying to explain what is going on and how to correct it at the same time.
PRIVATE LESSON VS STAY AND TRAIN
Private lessons are my most popular training option. We meet once a week or every other week to give you ample time to practice with your pup! If you are wanting to do most of the training yourself this is the best option for you.
Stay and Trains are one on one with myself and your dog. The sessions are frequent ranging from 3-5 days a week and are more intensive. This package is geared towards new puppies or getting through the teenage phase, but can also be used for other behavioral issues as well. This package is for the dog lovers who may not have enough time to keep up with the training on their own and/or may want quicker results.
Cancellation and Rescheduling Policy
Please keep in mind that this is a small business and I rely on my clients to uphold their end of the agreement. Dedication to your dog and trainer is important for the training to work. If you are showing lack of care or dedication, I may choose to terminate all training.
Cancellations/Rescheduling must be greater than 24 hours prior to your session. You will be refunded 50% of the session price for any requests less than 24 hours prior to the session. No more than 2 cancellations per package will be allowed. If there are more than two cancellations, it can result in termination of training with a 50% refund of the remaining sessions in the package.
All packages must be used within 6 months of the package purchase. There is no refund for unused sessions.