Schedule Your Own In Home Dog Training Lessons!

Our Puppy Best Start Training Program is ideal for first-time puppy parents, high-energy or easily distracted puppies, shy or nervous puppies, and puppy parents who want one-on-one instruction minus the distractions of a group class. 

We help you set up for success by addressing all the home routine pitfalls new puppy parents should avoid to prevent problem behaviors  from starting to begin with.  

These 1 hour lessons are for puppies 8 weeks to 6 months old who need basic manners/obedience training,    cooperative handling (nails, brushing, ears, teeth), crate/containment training, and  problem solving  training for issues like  potty training, jumping on guests at the door, walking nicely on leash, coming when called, resolving nipping and jumping, resolving chewing household items, overwhelming other pets, chasing the kids, etc. Lessons are provided in your home.  

These lessons are NOT appropriate for pups who:

• are very fearful or reactive to people/dogs
• have bit a person/dog
• guard space, food, toys, or people
• are potentially experiencing separation anxiety issues

4 Lesson Program $560

6 Lesson Program $780

These 1 hour  lessons are for dog/people  friendly dogs age 7 months and older who need basic manners/ obedience training and simple problem solving training for issues like  potty training, jumping on guests at the door, walking nicely on leash, coming when called, relaxing when family is busy, etc. Lessons are provided in your home.

These lessons are NOT appropriate for dogs who:

• are fearful or reactive to people/dogs
• have bit a person/dog
• guard space, food, toys, or people
• are potentially experiencing separation anxiety issues

Please register for Behavioral Training if your dog has any of the above concerns.

4 Lesson Program $560

6 Lesson Program $780

These 1 hour  lessons are for dog/people  friendly dogs age 3 months and older who need help with loose leash walking, passing dogs and people gracefully, and greeting people without jumping. Also covered, using a long line to allow your dog more freedom while training. 

These lessons are NOT appropriate for dogs who:

• are fearful or reactive to people/dogs when on leash
• have bit a person/dog

Please register for Behavioral Training if your dog has any of the above concerns.

3 Lesson Program $420

These 1 hour lessons are appropriate for dogs who have behaved fearfully or aggressively towards people/dogs, guard people/food/toys, bark excessively, and those who may be suffering from separation anxiety.  Lessons are provided in your home.

Fearful or aggressive behavior includes:

• charging and/or jumping on people entering your home while barking
• growling or barking at people/dogs indoors or outdoors
• attempting to nip/bite family members, vets, groomers, or strangers with or without resulting injuries
• guarding space, food, toys, or people

4 Lesson Program $640

6 Lesson program $900

 A 90 minute consultation in the home available to families who are experiencing serious behavioral concerns and are unsure about the safety of committing to a behavioral training program. We will review training and management needs, implement management guidelines, and recommend options for training or alternatives.

This consultation is appropriate for: 

• Those who have recently rescued a dog with serious behavioral issues and are considering returning the dog to rescue. This includes any dog who has already attempted to bite, has nipped, or has bitten any people or dogs since you adopted.  This also includes any dog who is guarding food, objects, or space in your home.
• Those who are unsure that they can meet the training needs for achieving behavioral change safely and are considering giving up their dog. This includes any home with children and a dog that has already attempted to bite, has nipped, or has bitten any people or dogs.  This also includes any dog who is guarding food, objects, or space in your home.

Single Consult $250 - 90 minutes

A 1 hour private refresher lesson in the home available to those clients who have previously completed a 4-6 private lesson package or a group class and just need a little review. 

Single Lesson $150 - 1 hour

Need to prepare your 4-legged family member for the new baby's arrival? Is your baby about to become a mobile toddler and you're not sure your dog is comfortable? Are you adding a rescue puppy or adult dog to a home with children of varying ages? This 90 minute consult designs a custom and stress-free program for safety, management and acclimation during this adjustment period. 

Single Consult $250 - 90 Minutes

Telephone consults are very helpful if you need immediate advice for managing problem behaviors and are unable to schedule a training lesson. Registration, payment, and online scheduling is required for all telephone consults. 

Help in a Hurry Single Telephone Consult $140 -1 hour