Initial Consultation: In Person
If you would like to work with us through Private Lessons we always begin with an initial consultation. This consultation is where we discuss what you are wanting to work on with your dog, outline a training plan, and decide which lesson package will be the best fit for you and your dog. The initial consultation typically lasts 60 - 90 minutes.
A great fit for most dogs looking to work on basic obedience skills or puppy skills.
A great fit for those looking to work on more in depth skills or work through behavior issues like reactivity.
Smart Start Puppy: 3 Week Program
This program is the best fit for puppies under 8 months without much formal training under their belt.
This program will focus on teaching good household manners, house training, crate training and your puppy being able to settle around the house, as well as starting basic obedience behaviors. Field trips out into the world will be focused on creating positive interactions with the world and socialization.
In this program we will work on:
House training
Crate training
Learning to settle
Learning to be confined
Sit
Down
Learning their name
Touch
Socialization and confidence building.
We will also start creating foundations for strong leave it, coming when called, loose leash walking and stay skills as well as other important around the house behaviors
This program also includes:
a consultation lesson before the program begins
4 field trips to unique locations
3 follow up lessons to transfer the training to your home
and full access to our Starter Kit Virtual Course.
Smart Start Puppy: 2 Week Program
This program is the best fit for puppies under 8 months without much formal training under their belt.
This program will focus on teaching good household manners, house training, crate training and your puppy being able to settle around the house, as well as starting basic obedience behaviors. Field trips out into the world will be focused on creating positive interactions with the world and socialization.
In this program we will work on:
House training
Crate training
Learning to settle
Learning to be confined
Sit
Down
Learning their name
Touch
Socialization and confidence building.
We will also start creating foundations for strong leave it, coming when called, loose leash walking and stay skills as well as other important around the house behaviors
This program also includes:
a consultation lesson before the program begins
4 field trips to unique locations
3 follow up lessons to transfer the training to your home
and full access to our Starter Kit Virtual Course.
Growing Pains: 3 Week Program
This program is for pups who have graduated the Beginner Dog program, and adolescent dogs between 8 months and 2 years of age.
This program will also focus on creating good household manners, and creating really strong basic obedience skills to make living with your pup as easy as possible. It will have more focus on strong obedience skills and be focused on impulse control, which our teenagers really struggle with!
In this program we will work on:
Strengthening our Sit & Down skills
Stay
Loose Leash Walking
Coming When Called
Place
Learning to be confined and settle
Leave It
Waiting at doors
Counter surfing
During a three week stay we will also work on taking these skills out and about to nearby parks and around the neighborhood.
This program also includes:
a consultation lesson before the program begins
2 field trips to unique locations (3 trips for the 3 week program)
3 follow up lessons to transfer the training to your home
Growing Pains: 2 Week Program
This program is for pups who have graduated the Beginner Dog program, and adolescent dogs between 8 months and 2 years of age.
This program will also focus on creating good household manners, and creating really strong basic obedience skills to make living with your pup as easy as possible. It will have more focus on strong obedience skills and be focused on impulse control, which our teenagers really struggle with!
In this program we will work on:
Strengthening our Sit & Down skills
Stay
Loose Leash Walking
Coming When Called
Place
Learning to be confined and settle
Leave It
Waiting at doors
Counter surfing
During a three week stay we will also work on taking these skills out and about to nearby parks and around the neighborhood.
This program also includes:
a consultation lesson before the program begins
2 field trips to unique locations (3 trips for the 3 week program)
3 follow up lessons to transfer the training to your home
Clever Dog: 3 Week Program
This program is the best fit for our adult dogs over 2 years of age.
This program will focus more on obedience skills, but will also spend time working on household manners and helping even our adult dogs be good calm members of the household. We will also be more focused on taking our skills out and about in this program.
In this program we will work on:
Loose Leash Walking
Coming When Called
Sit & Down
Stay
Leave It
Touch
Place
Waiting at doors
Counter surfing
We will also work on any specific behavior struggles you may be having at home. Any skills already known our focus will be taking those to the next level and "proofing" them.
During a three week stay we will also work on adding in some off leash foundation skills.
This program also includes:
a consultation lesson before the program begins
3 field trips to unique locations (4 trips for the 3 week program)
3 follow up lessons to transfer the training to your home.
Clever Dog: 2 Week Program
This program is the best fit for our adult dogs over 2 years of age.
This program will focus more on obedience skills, but will also spend time working on household manners and helping even our adult dogs be good calm members of the household. We will also be more focused on taking our skills out and about in this program.
In this program we will work on:
Loose Leash Walking
Coming When Called
Sit & Down
Stay
Leave It
Touch
Place
Waiting at doors
Counter surfing
We will also work on any specific behavior struggles you may be having at home. Any skills already known our focus will be taking those to the next level and "proofing" them.
During a three week stay we will also work on adding in some off leash foundation skills.
This program also includes:
a consultation lesson before the program begins
3 field trips to unique locations (4 trips for the 3 week program)
3 follow up lessons to transfer the training to your home.
Initial Consultation: Virtual
If you would like to work with us through Private Lessons we always begin with an initial consultation. This consultation is where we discuss what you are wanting to work on with your dog, outline a training plan, and decide which lesson package will be the best fit for you and your dog. The initial consultation typically lasts 60 - 90 minutes.
Smart Start Puppy: 1 Week Program
This program is the best fit for puppies under 8 months without much formal training under their belt.
This program will focus on teaching good household manners, house training, crate training and your puppy being able to settle around the house, as well as starting basic obedience behaviors. Field trips out into the world will be focused on creating positive interactions with the world and socialization.
In this program we will work on:
House training
Crate training
Learning to settle
Learning to be confined
Sit
Down
Learning their name
Touch
Socialization and confidence building.
We will also start creating foundations for strong leave it, coming when called, loose leash walking and stay skills as well as other important around the house behaviors
This program also includes:
a consultation lesson before the program begins
2 field trips to unique locations
2 follow up lessons to transfer the training to your home
and full access to our Starter Kit Virtual Course.
Day School Field Trips: 4 Pack
4 add on Field Trips for Day School
4 add on Hikes for Day School
In the Neighborhood tutoring sessions are great for everyone. These sessions may be inside your home (as long as you are comfortable), your yard, or wandering around your neighborhood. This is a great starting point for all dogs include our baby puppies and reactive dogs. These sessions also naturally build towards Out & About sessions, especially if that's your goal.
These sessions are scheduled for an hour of training time.
Out & About tutoring sessions are great for those who are looking to generalize their dogs skills and be able to take them to local parks, stores, or restaurant patios. These tutoring sessions are scheduled for 2 hours, allowing up to 30 minutes of driving time each way and guaranteeing a full hour of training time. Your trainer will select the exact location of each session based on your goals, the weather, and your dogs abilities.
These sessions are also great for our reactive dogs who are working towards getting their skills into more public places. We do recommend that reactive dogs start with In the Neighborhood sessions to set a foundation of skills before moving Out & About.
In The Neighborhood Tutoring Sessions: 4 Pack
4 In The Neighborhood Tutoring Sessions
Growing Pains: 1 Week Program
This program is for pups who have graduated the Beginner Dog program, and adolescent dogs between 8 months and 2 years of age.
This program will also focus on creating good household manners, and creating really strong basic obedience skills to make living with your pup as easy as possible. It will have more focus on strong obedience skills and be focused on impulse control, which our teenagers really struggle with!
In this program we will work on:
Strengthening our Sit & Down skills
Stay
Loose Leash Walking
Coming When Called
Place
Learning to be confined and settle
Leave It
Waiting at doors
Counter surfing
During a three week stay we will also work on taking these skills out and about to nearby parks and around the neighborhood.
This program also includes:
a consultation lesson before the program begins
2 field trips to unique locations (3 trips for the 3 week program)
3 follow up lessons to transfer the training to your home
Out & About Tutoring Sessions: 4 Pack
4 Out & About Tutoring Sessions
Combo Tutoring Pack: 4 Pack
2 In The Neighborhood Tutoring Sessions
2 Out & About Tutoring Sessions