In the comfort of your home.
We all have different goals for our dogs, and every dog learns and responds differently to training. Working one-on-one allows me to focus solely on you, your family and your dog making adjustments as needed in real time. Private lessons can be done in the comfort of your home and your dogs usual environment. Private training allows me to accomplish more with you and your dog in less time compared to a group setting.
I work slightly differently from typically training. Rather than to begin teaching your puppy/dog obedience work (sit, down, stay, etc…) I begin with teaching owners how to install good manners in their dog. This would mean teaching them boundaries within the household. It is important that they learn not to put their teeth on us, jump up, bark excessively, become destructive or in control of the humans.
Prevention is extremely important for a well balanced dog and to prevent disruptive mental states such as aggression, nervousness or overexcitement.
Things like crate training and potty training can also be addressed or any other things you want to check off your list. Essentially I teach humans how to communicate with their dog. The first lesson is your home and typically lasts about 2.5 hours, ideally with the whole family present.
My goal in an initial lesson is to try to give you a good enough sense of how to approach your training so that you can make progress immediately. Most often, the dog can catch on right away, and it is the human that takes the time to change their habits. As soon as the human can grasp what needs to be done and make simple changes, the issues they want to resolve with their dog will dissolve away. The majority of my clients notice changes with a day or so and that one lesson is all they need. I am always finding the best way to get my information across to make it fun and easy for you.
Initial lesson in your home: (Approx. 2 -3 hours) $340 +HST (extra fees may apply for further travel)
Initial lesson in your home + leash work: $415 + HST (Working outdoors and on the leash will typically add an hour or so onto the initial lesson.) The two can be separated if needed.
Follow up Phone Calls and E-mails: FREE!
Follow up lessons in your home: $80 – $150 + HST ( additional driving expenses if out of town.)
Follow up lessons are approximately 1 hour and more hands on than the first lesson. A follow up is great for more challenging dogs, or for someone that wants to do extra work with their dog. Follow up lessons can be done at your home, in the forest, at the dog park, or wherever we decide your dog needs work.