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In-Home Private Lessons Programs

Private, in-home lessons designed to build reliable obedience, clear communication, and real-world manners — delivered where behavior actually matters. Our private lesson programs are ideal for families who want hands-on guidance, structured progress, and professional support without a board-and-train commitment.

Clear communication. Practical structure. Lasting results.

What in-Home Private Dog Training Is — and Isn’t

In-home private training offers structured, one-on-one instruction focused on obedience, manners, and real-life application. Lessons take place in your home and selected public environments, allowing training to address the situations that matter most in daily life.

This option is not a shortcut or a replacement for consistent follow-through. Progress depends on owner participation, practice between sessions, and realistic expectations based on the individual dog.

Ideal for:

  • Families who want hands-on involvement in training
  • Dogs needing obedience, manners, or better leash behavior
  • Owners who prefer training in their home environment

Not ideal for:

  • Owners looking for a training option where the dog is trained without their involvement
  • Families seeking a send-out or board & train–style program

Training Approach

In-home private lessons are designed to teach both the dog and the owner. While dogs learn obedience, manners, and structure, owners learn how to communicate clearly, reinforce behaviors effectively, and maintain progress between sessions.

Our trainers coach owners through timing, leash handling, and everyday training scenarios, helping them understand how and why techniques work — not just what to do. This approach builds confidence, consistency, and long-term success beyond the lesson itself.

Training focuses on practical application, ensuring skills translate into daily routines at home and in real-world environments rather than remaining limited to training sessions alone.

Private Lessons Options

Each program is designed to build reliable obedience and practical skills through structured, one-on-one instruction.

In-Home Basic Obedience

A foundational obedience program designed to establish clear communication, household manners, and reliable everyday behavior.

Program structure:

  • 4 private in-home lessons
  • Lessons scheduled weekly or every other week

Training focus includes:

  • Recall (“come”)
  • Sit and down stays
  • Place stay
  • Heel / loose-leash walking
  • Household manners (jumping, counter surfing)
  • “Leave it”

Equipment Included:

  • Clicker
  • Training treats
  • E-collar

Investment:

$875

In-Home Basic + Advanced Obedience

A comprehensive private training program combining foundational obedience with advanced reliability and real-world application.

Program structure:

  • 8 private lessons
  • 4 in-home lessons
  • 4 field-trip lessons (parks, stores, public environments)
  • Lessons scheduled weekly or every other week

Training Focus Includes:

  • All Basic Obedience skills
  • Obedience around real-world distractions, including other dogs
  • Improved focus and responsiveness in public settings

Equipment included:

  • 15-foot training leash
  • Clicker
  • Training treats
  • E-collar

Investment:

$1,475

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Private Lessons Options

Each program is designed to build reliable obedience and practical skills through structured, one-on-one instruction.

In-Home Basic Obedience

A foundational obedience program designed to establish clear communication, household manners, and reliable everyday behavior.

Program structure:

  • 4 private in-home lessons
  • Lessons scheduled weekly or every other week

Training focus includes:

  • Recall (“come”)
  • Sit and down stays
  • Place stay
  • Heel / loose-leash walking
  • Household manners (jumping, counter surfing)
  • “Leave it”

Equipment Included:

  • Clicker
  • Training treats
  • E-collar

Investment:

$875

In-Home Basic + Advanced Obedience

A comprehensive private training program combining foundational obedience with advanced reliability and real-world application.

Program structure:

  • 8 private lessons
  • 4 in-home lessons
  • 4 field-trip lessons (parks, stores, public environments)
  • Lessons scheduled weekly or every other week

Training Focus Includes:

  • All Basic Obedience skills
  • Obedience around real-world distractions, including other dogs
  • Improved focus and responsiveness in public settings

Equipment included:

  • 15-foot training leash
  • Clicker
  • Training treats
  • E-collar

Investment:

$1,475

In-Home Private Training FAQs

How often are lessons scheduled?

Lessons may be scheduled weekly or every other week, depending on your availability and your dog’s learning pace. Spacing is discussed during consultation to ensure steady progress without overwhelm.

Will my dog be fully trained after the lessons?

Private lessons provide structure, guidance, and skill development, but long-term success depends on owner follow-through and practice between sessions. Our goal is to equip you with the tools and understanding needed to maintain progress.

Do I need to be present for the lessons?

Yes. In-home lessons are designed to teach both the dog and the owner. Owner participation is essential to ensure clear communication and lasting results.

Can private lessons replace a Board & Train program?

Private lessons are ideal for many dogs, but they are not a replacement for immersive training in cases that require intensive structure or limited owner availability. During consultation, we’ll help determine the best fit for your goals.

What if my dog struggles around distractions or other dogs?

Distraction work is addressed gradually and intentionally within the Basic + Advanced program. Dogs are not co-mingled during lessons, and training focuses on obedience, neutrality, and handler engagement rather than social interaction.

What equipment is included?

Each program includes a clicker, training treats, and an e-collar to support consistency and clarity throughout training.

Is this program suitable for all dogs?

Private lessons are offered for dogs without a history of human-directed aggression.

Ready for Real-World Results at Home?

Private in-home lessons are built around your dog and your daily routine—so obedience and manners hold up where it matters most.

Ready for Real-World Results at Home?

Private in-home lessons are built around your dog and your daily routine—so obedience and manners hold up where it matters most.