Private Training
Online and In-person Options Available
ON-LINE, VIDEO BASED TRAINING with COACHING FROM AN EXPERT
HOW IT WORKS
For our initial session, we meet in an on-line classroom. We’ll talk about how dogs learn, how we sometimes reward behavior we don’t like and canine body language. We’ll also talk about how to change how dogs feel about the things that worry them. For new puppy clients, we’ll also talk about common puppy issues – puppy biting, housetraining, and puppy socialization during a pandemic. You’ll also see videos of puppy socialization.
WHAT’S THE SAME AS IN-PERSON INSTRUCTION?
- the information and handouts you receive
- the customized training program for you and your dog
- one-on-one coaching as you learn the exercises
- demonstration of the exercises with a dog
- teaching you how to train your dog
- for clients purchasing training packages, access to a video library of instructional videos with categories on impulse control, come when called, leash walking, puppy stuff and more!
- world class instruction from an instructor and behavior consultant who trains other trainers
WHAT IS DIFFERENT FROM IN-PERSON INSTRUCTION?
- you don’t have to leave your home and travel to a facility
ABOUT OUR PROGRAMS
We offer private training sessions for puppies and adult dogs. We use modern, effective, dog-friendly methods. And, because our methods are force-free, even young puppies and children can participate. Click on some of the video links below to see our training in action.
There is no “one size fits all” program for every dog or puppy. That makes sense, doesn’t it? All puppies are different and owners’ goals for their dogs vary. There are no contracts. You can pay-as-you-go, or purchase a package of sessions to receive discounted pricing. Our pay-as-you-go pricing is $125 an hour. The first session normally takes 2 hrs ($250 via online invoice). All training packages include the first orientation session, plus additional follow-up sessions of about an hour each. All multi-session training packages include access to the client area of our website.There you will find over 50 instructional videos for reviewing your training exercises and even working ahead. We have sections on impulse control, leash walking, Come! and more.
Why special pricing for puppies younger than 6 months? We discount our professional fees for owners with puppies less than 6 months of age. We want to encourage them to get training while their puppy is still young. It is much easier to teach your puppy good behavior before he’s had a chance to practice “naughty” behavior.
Puppies Younger Than 6 Months
THE FIRST STEP – 2 Hr. Session
Professional Fees: $250
This 2-hour session includes the answers to your questions about puppy training – housetraining, puppy biting, socialization (what to do and what to avoid), alone time, and more. We’ll also teach you how to “speak dog” (read dog body language). And, we’ll also discuss child/dog safety. Once we’ve answered all your questions on those topics, we’ll teach your puppy how to “say please” by sitting (instead of jumping), “come when called” and impulse control for puppies. See what this family taught their puppy in only one session.
4 SESSION TRAINING PACKAGE (5 total hrs.)
Professional Fees: $499 ($126 savings)
Access to Video Training Library
See some of the behaviors your puppy can learn in this training package. This training packages includes “The First Step” (explained above) plus 3 additional sessions of about an hour each. Additionally, training packages include access to the client area of our web site. There you will find over 50 instructional videos on the behaviors we’re teaching, plus other helpful videos including puppy nail trims and brushing your puppy. During our sessions we’ll review & discuss where your puppy is in his behavioral development & add some new skills like: Sit, Down, Stay, Come to Me!, Impulse Control with Food & Toys, Door Manners, Using Non-Food Rewards, Intro to Leash Walking & Handling and Brushing.
8 SESSION TRAINING PACKAGE (9 total hrs.)
Professional Fees: $850 ($275 savings)
Access to Video Training Library
See some of the behaviors your puppy can learn in this training package. Here is another example of a puppy practicing his lessons. This 8 session training package includes the skills and information reviewed in “One Foot in Front of the Other” plus: Loose Leash Walking with Distractions, “Settle,” Training in Public Settings (as appropriate for each individual puppy), Introduction to Handling for Routine Care – nail trims, eye and ear medication and veterinarian visits.
14 SESSION TRAINING PACKAGE (15 total hrs.)
Professional Fees: $1344 ($531 savings)
Access to Video Training Library
See one of our Gold Medal puppies train in public! This 14 session training package includes everything in the “Running Start” training package plus 6 additional sessions. The added training time allows for increased distraction training, support through your puppy’s adolescence (oh, no – a teenager!) and the opportunity to fine tune behaviors or even get your puppy started in a canine sport like Nose Work, tricks, agility, obedience and rally.
Dogs and Puppies 6 Months & Older
GETTING STARTED – 2 Hr. Session
Professional Fees: $250
During this dynamic discussion, our trainer will separate fact from fiction, science vs. folk lure. We’ll talk about how animals learn and how to humanely teach them what we’d like them to learn. We’ll also discuss canine body language – how to tell if your dog is “relaxed and happy” or worried and stressed. And, we’ll teach your dog the foundation skills for impulse control, come when called and how to “say please:” by sitting.
4 SESSION TRAINING PACKAGE (5 total hrs.)
Professional fees: $565 ($60 savings)
Access to Video Training Library
1st session (2 hrs) – Discussion of how dogs learn, how to modify their behavior, “how do I get him to stop …”, dog body language, and child-dog safety.
Sessions 2-4 Behaviors include: sit, “say please by sitting,” stay, down, “Come to Me!” with controlled distractions, impulse control with food and toys, door manners, introduction to leash walking.
8 SESSION TRAINING PACKAGE (9 total hrs.)
Professional fees: $975 ($150 savings)
Access to Video Training Library
1st session (2 hrs) – Discussion of how dogs learn, how to modify their behavior, “how do I get him to stop …”, dog body language, and child-dog safety.
Sessions 2-8 Behaviors include: sit, “say please by sitting,” stay, down, “Come to Me!” with more distractions, impulse control with food and toys, door manners, leash walking with distractions, and, as appropriate, training in dog-friendly public locations.
14 SESSION TRAINING PACKAGE (15 total hrs.)
Professional fees: $1520 ($355 savings)
Access to Video Training Library
1st session (2 hrs) – Discussion of how dogs learn, how to modify their behavior, “how do I get him to stop …”, dog body language, and child-dog safety.
Sessions 2-14 Behaviors include: sit, “say please by sitting,” stay, down, “Come to Me!” with more distractions, impulse control with food and toys, door manners, leash walking with distractions, and, as appropriate, training in dog-friendly public locations. We will work, as appropriate to the individual dog, to help the dog generalize skills to a variety of environments, including the veterinary hospital.
