Personalized coaching for owners who want to build confidence, improve communication, and develop lasting training skills together.

Whether you're welcoming home a new puppy, working through unwanted behaviors, or looking to strengthen your dog's foundation, Private Training provides individualized coaching tailored to your goals. Together, we'll build practical skills that fit your everyday life while helping you better understand your dog.

PRIVATE TRAINING

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Is Private Training right for you?

Private Training is ideal for owners who want to be actively involved in every step of the training process.

This program is designed for owners who:

-Want one-on-one coaching tailored to their dog's needs

-Enjoy learning alongside their dog

-Need guidance with puppy foundations or adolescent development

-Want help improving leash manners, engagement, or household behaviors

-Are looking to build confidence in public settings

-Want professional guidance while completing the majority of the training themselves

Private Training gives you the tools and knowledge to continue making progress long after each lesson ends.

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Why Private Training?

Training isn't about memorizing commands—it's about learning how to communicate with your dog.

During each lesson, we'll focus not only on what your dog is learning, but also on helping you understand why certain behaviors occur, how to respond effectively, and how to build consistency at home.

Rather than following a rigid curriculum, every lesson is customized to your dog's personality, training history, and your individual goals.

Whether we meet in your home or at carefully selected public locations, every session is designed to leave you feeling more confident than when you arrived.

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What can we work on?

Every lesson is customized, but common training goals include:

• Puppy foundations

• Leash manners

• Confidence building

• Public behavior

• Recall

• Place training

• Household manners

• Greeting people politely

• Engagement and focus

• Impulse control

• Handling and grooming preparation

• E-collar conditioning

• Mild to moderate leash reactivity

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Owner involvement matters

Private Training is exactly that—training for both ends of the leash.

Your dog's progress depends on consistency between lessons, which means you'll play an active role throughout the process.

You'll leave every session with practical exercises, clear expectations, and the confidence to continue building on what we've accomplished together.

The goal isn't for your dog to perform well during our lesson.

The goal is for those skills to carry into your everyday life.

Investment + FAQ

Private Training sessions begin at $175, in-home sessions begin at $225/hr

Package options are available for owners looking for ongoing support and continued progress.

Following your consultation, I'll recommend the training option that best fits your goals.

  • Private lessons may take place in your home or public locations throughout the South Bay depending on your goals.

  • Every dog is different. Some owners need guidance on a few specific behaviors, while others benefit from a longer training plan. We'll discuss recommendations during your consultation.

  • Training is a process, not a one time event. Each lesson builds on the last, and lasting progress comes from consistency between sessions.

  • Absolutely. Private Training is a great option for puppy foundations, socialization guidance, and helping owners build good habits from the beginning.