We are not currently accepting new behavioral cases at this time.
We are not currently accepting new behavioral cases at this time.
Register and select the lesson days and times that work for your family to commit to training.
In order to meet your training goals, please schedule your lessons once per week if possible, and not more than two weeks apart.
Private lessons are provided at the following locations:
Valley Pet Resort, 18 Granite Street, Whitinsville, MA (Evenings and weekends)
Gibson's Natural Pet Resort, 994 Grafton St, Worcester, MA (Saturday afternoons only)
COVID REQUIREMENTS: Masks are required and two adults per dog may attend lessons. We are minimizing Covid risks to staff and students by following sanitizing protocols, mask requirements, distancing guidelines, and working in larger open areas versus travelling from home to home during this difficult time.
These 45 minute lessons are 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.
For puppies 8 weeks - 6 months old. Our Puppy Best Start Program is designed to get you and your puppy prepared for a lifetime of adventures together.
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 45 minute lessons include: meeting socialization needs during Covid, building confidence and manners, loose leash walking, come/recall, sit, down, stay, settle on bed, hand target, stand for vet visits, cooperative handling (nails, brushing, ears, teeth), crate/containment training, preventing nipping and jumping, etc.
6 Lesson Program $570
These 45 minute lessons are for dog/people friendly dogs who need basic obedience training and simple problem solving training for issues like housetraining, jumping on guests at the door, walking nicely on leash, coming when called, etc.
DO NOT SELECT THIS LESSON IF: Your dog is showing signs of fearful or aggressive behavior. To maximize your dog's learning and comfort. Fearful or aggressive behavior includes:
3 Lesson Program $350
(3-5 obedience skills selected)
6 Lesson Program $570
(full obedience program sit, down, loose leash walking, stay, come, leave it, drop it, settle on bed, stand for vet visits, greet people without jumping, pass dogs and people gracefully, etc.)
This 30 minute consult is appropriate for focusing on a single skill or problem you need assistance with right away. You'll identify the skill to be worked on when registering and will be provided training homework and supporting handouts. You may follow up via email on any questions you have as you carry out your homework.
DO NOT SELECT THIS LESSON IF: Your dog is showing signs of fearful or aggressive behavior. To maximize your dog's learning and comfort. Fearful or aggressive behavior includes:
Single Consult $55
A 45 minute private refresher lesson available to those students who have previously completed a 3-6 private lesson package or a group class and just need a little review.
Single Lesson $105
If you need immediate help with a pressing problem, schedule a 30 minute Telephone Consult for $45. We will provide management advice, initial training steps, and recommendations for training equipment and further services if necessary.