TRAIN YOUR DOG.
WE COACH YOU HOW.
Private lessons are for owners who want to be hands-on. You work alongside your dog every session. We coach your timing, your communication, and your leadership — so you can maintain it long after the lesson ends.
YOU'RE IN THE RING WITH YOUR DOG
Board & Train is the fastest path to results. But private lessons are the right fit for owners who want to build the skill themselves — owners who want to understand the system, not just receive a trained dog.
Every session, you work directly with your dog while we coach you. Your timing, your body language, your communication — all of it gets refined. The result is an owner who can actually lead their dog, not just manage them.
We build training plans around your dog, your household, and your schedule. No generic programs. No one-size-fits-all approach.
Best for hands-on owners
If you want to be the one doing the training — not just receiving a trained dog — private lessons are built for you.
Works alongside Board & Train
Many clients use private lessons to continue building after a Board & Train program. We pick up where the program left off and keep the momentum going.
Targeted problem-solving
If you have one or two specific issues — leash pulling, jumping, door manners — private lessons let us focus exactly where you need it most.
WHO PRIVATE LESSONS ARE BUILT FOR
SKILLS COVERED IN PRIVATE LESSONS
Every plan is customized. These are the areas we most commonly address — your plan will be built around your specific dog and goals.
Obedience Commands
Sit, down, come, heel, place, stay. Commands taught clearly, reinforced consistently, and proofed in real environments.
Leash Manners
No pulling, no lunging, no dragging. You learn how to communicate clearly on leash so walks become manageable.
Owner Coaching
You work alongside your dog every session. We coach your timing, your mechanics, and your leadership — not just the dog.
Place Command & Duration
Teaching your dog to go to a place and hold it. One of the most practical commands for managing behavior at home.
Recall Training
A reliable come command. Built correctly from the start — not just called until the dog ignores it.
Puppy Foundation
For puppy owners who want to work hands-on. Structure, crate habits, leash introduction, and early obedience.
Problem-Solving
Jumping, pulling, ignoring commands, door manners, counter-surfing — we address the specific issues affecting your household.
Custom Training Plans
Every plan is built around your dog, your household, and your goals. No one-size-fits-all programs.
FROM EVALUATION TO RESULTS
Book an Evaluation
We start with an evaluation to assess your dog and understand your goals. From there we build a lesson plan that fits your dog and your household.
We Build Your Plan
Based on the evaluation, we put together a structured lesson plan — specific goals, a realistic timeline, and a clear path forward.
You Train With Your Dog
Every session, you work alongside your dog. We coach your handling, your timing, and your communication — not just the dog's behavior.
You Apply It at Home
Between sessions, you practice. We give you clear homework so the work doesn't stop when the session ends.
PRIVATE LESSONS VS. BOARD & TRAIN
Private Lessons
- You train your dog — we coach you
- Best for hands-on, committed owners
- Flexible scheduling around your life
- Great for targeted problem-solving
- Ideal for puppies whose owners want to be involved
- Works well as a follow-up to Board & Train
Board & Train
- We train your dog — daily, structured, intensive
- Fastest path to real results
- Best for serious behavior issues or busy owners
- Dog lives with us for the program duration
- Owner transfer session at pickup
- Lightweight through Champion levels available
READY TO START PRIVATE LESSONS?
Start with an evaluation. We assess your dog, understand your goals, and build a lesson plan that fits your household.