Private Lessons & Consultations

When Private Lessons Can Help.

You and your dog may meet with us for one-on-one private lessons or problem-solving consultations.

Sometimes, a private lesson is the best way to address an issue or training goal for your dog.  Sometimes, you may need a private coaching session to supplement your participation in the classes you and your dog are taking.

The fee for private lessons & consultation is $90 per hour for dogs that are not enrolled in our classes or as members. There is no charge for private coaching sessions or consultations for enrolled students. They also have a no-cost telephone consultation during enrollment in any of the classes.

Contact us to talk about any issues or goals you have for your dog and how we might help with private lessons and consultations or in other ways.


What It Costs

The fee is $285. The fee covers the dog’s participation in the Level 1 dog training class and the graduation class, Level 1+, for as long as it takes for the dog to learn the material. It also includes one-on-one coaching sessions, class handouts and other materials, and no-cost telephone and e-mail consultations on handling and training problems during enrollment. Payment is by credit/debit card.

When It’s Offered

We offer Level 1 nearly year-round in eight-week sessions. See the schedule for the day/times for classes in the current session. We offer the class in two formats:in-person and virtual.

How To Enroll:

Contact us to send us a note or call to ask about classes or activities. You and your dog(s) may begin training after a session has started. It is not necessary to wait for the start of a new eight-week session. If you are starting after the first week of a session, we will meet online for a one-on-one ‘getting started’ session with some homework, and you can join the class after that. You should plan to continue your attendance in the class in the subsequent session to pick up the lessons you may have missed.