Private, In-home Training

Private, In-home Training for Behavior Problems

Private (one-on-one) training is needed modify behaviors specific to your dog in his/her environment such as aggression, house manners, or separation anxiety, to name a few. This training is provided in your home or wherever the problem behavior presents itself. We travel almost the entire Twin Cities metro area. There is a modest fuel surcharge of $8.25 for each home visit. (An additional fuel charge may apply for trips over 20 miles one-way.)

With an in-home training session, we will take the time to fully understand your dog and the behaviors presented. With the first lesson, you will learn and practice the training solutions most appropriate for your dog, family and lifestyle. You don't have to be on your own to implement the training correctly. We will schedule follow-up training sessions to make sure you are making progress and properly executing the training, and make adjustments based on how your dog responds. We will provide you with specific, manageable training exercises where you can see weekly progress.

Initial private training sessions typically take an hour and a half, but could be less or more. Cost is $75.00 per hour for all trainers, excluding Maureen; $95.00 per hour with Maureen. Or you can purchase a package of 4 hours for $260 for all trainers, excluding Maureen; $340 with Maureen. The 4 hours can be divided as needed but used within 4 months of purchase.

Private Obedience Training

We use the term "obedience training" to refer to teaching your dog "sit, down, come, stay, etc", which is taught in our group classes. However, you can also hire us to come to your home to give you these lessons privately. Private lessons provide you 100% attention on you and your dog and fit around your schedule. Private training allows us to customize the training for both you and for your dog's personality and breed so you make faster progress. Cost is $260.00 for four 1-hour sessions for all trainers, excluding Maureen; $340.00 with Maureen . Must be used within 4 months.

If you have more than one dog the price is still the same. If you have a friend who is looking for the same training, you can split the price between you. That is, you are paying for our time not for the number of dogs being trained.