Focused, one-on-one training sessions designed to build momentum while fitting into your busy schedule.

Whether you're working for the day, running errands, or simply want your dog to receive additional professional training between lessons, Day Training provides several hours of individualized coaching without the commitment of a full Board & Train or Daily Training Program.

Each session is intentionally structured to maximize learning, practice, and enrichment while keeping your dog's training moving forward.

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Is Day Training right for you?

Sometimes your dog doesn't need weeks of training—they just need a productive afternoon.

Day Training is designed for owners who:

-Have a busy work schedule

-Want professional training between private lessons

-Need help working through a specific challenge

-Want their puppy or adolescent dog to gain additional experience

-Feel like their dog's progress has plateaued

-Want their dog to have a productive day instead of staying home alone

Whether we're introducing new skills or reinforcing existing ones, Day Training provides focused practice in a variety of environments while giving your dog valuable mental and physical enrichment.

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Why Day Training?

Meaningful progress doesn't always require a long-term program.

Sometimes a few hours of focused, intentional training is exactly what's needed to reinforce good habits, build confidence, or continue developing important life skills.

Unlike daycare or pet sitting, every Day Training session is planned around your dog's individual goals. From the moment I pick them up until they return home, our time together is purposeful, structured, and designed to support your long-term training goals.

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What does a typical Day Training session look like?

Each Day Training session lasts approximately 4–6 hours.

Depending on your dog's goals, a session may include:

• Structured walks

• Public outings

• Puppy development and socialization

• Leash manners

• Confidence building

• Recall

• Place training

• Impulse control

• Neutrality around dogs and people

• Handling and grooming preparation

• E-collar conditioning

• Rest and enrichment between training sessions

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Owner involvement matters

Although your dog spends several hours training with me, lasting success still depends on owner involvement.

After each session, you'll receive updates on what we worked on, how your dog progressed, and recommendations for continuing that progress at home.

The goal isn't simply to give your dog a productive afternoon—it's to create training that carries into your everyday life.

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What makes this service different?

It's not exercise, supervision, or keeping your dog occupied.

Every session is thoughtfully planned around your dog's goals, training, enrichment, and rest to create a productive learning experience. Whether your dog is building confidence, practicing public manners, or reinforcing existing skills, every hour has a purpose.

Investment + FAQ

Day Training sessions begin at $350.

Each session lasts approximately 4–6 hours, depending on your dog's individual needs and training goals.

An evaluation will be recommended before scheduling your first Day Training session.

  • Most sessions last between 4–6 hours, giving your dog plenty of time for structured training, enrichment, and appropriate breaks throughout the day.

  • No. Day Training is a personalized training service focused on helping your dog make meaningful progress toward specific goals. Every session is planned around your dog's individual training needs rather than group play or supervision.

  • Day Training works best alongside owner education. Many clients combine Day Training with Private Training or Daily Training to maintain consistency and continue building on their dog's progress.

  • Only when appropriate for your dog's temperament, training goals, and stage of development. Every interaction is intentional and carefully managed.