Dog Training

Do you dream of peaceful, stress-free walks with your dog? Or of having a dog that comes when called each and every time? Or perhaps you’re just looking for guidance and support during the puppy-raising process?

My training is based in positive reinforcement and always fully cutomized to your dog and your lifestyle. Please contact me for a free 30 minute phone consultation to discuss training options.

  • In-Home Private Lessons

    60 minutes of personalized training in your home. We will discuss and implement a custom training plan. I will demonstrate each exercise and show you how to continue making progress at home. Comes with unlimited phone and email support throughout the week.

    Private lessons can be purchased individually or as a six week package.

    LESSON PACKAGES

    These six week packages consist of one hour-long lesson per week. They can be customized for your specific needs, but here are some examples of available packages:

    Puppy Perfection: The goal of this package is to make puppy raising as stress-free as possible while also giving your pup a great foundation for future training success. I will provide guidance on socialization, potty training, and basic puppy manners. Available for puppies up to 6 months old.

    Real-world Recalls: Do you struggle with your dog not coming when called, or avoiding you when it’s time to come home from the park? In this package we will build a strong recall from the ground up, and I will show you how to avoid common pitfalls that can cause recall skills to degrade over time.

    Awesome Adolescents: Did you know that most dogs don’t reach full maturity until 3 years old? Starting at 6 to 9 months, puppies enter an adolescent phase. Just like human teens, adolescent dogs are more independant and more inclined to question the status quo. I will help your dog learn skills that will help get them through this phase and assist in troubleshooting common problems that occur in canine adolescence.

    Rowdy Rovers: Is your high-energy pup bouncing off the walls no matter what you do? This package will help your rowdy rover to find his inner zen. We will take a two-pronged approach of helping you identify the right types of exercise to meet your dog’s needs along with training your dog how to relax during downtime.

    RATES

    One hour-long lesson: $70

    Puppy Perfection package: $375

    All other six week packages: $390

    *please note that a travel fee may be added depending on distance from my home in Valatie NY

  • Day Training

    Struggling to fit training into your busy schedule? Or just looking to jumpstart your pup’s progress? Day training may be a good fit for you.

    I will visit your home during the week to work one-on-one with your pup. Each 45 minute session includes lots of training with breaks to potty, and play. I will provide updates after each session. You may be surprised by how quickly your dog can pick up new skills!

    *Note that prior to scheduling day training I require one private lesson to get to know you and your dog.*

    ADVENTURE DAY TRAINING

    This is an hour-long outing experience for your dog. I will pick them up during the day and take them to a local park, trail, or dog friendly store where we will train on the go. This experience is best for dogs that already have a training foundation at home but need more practice taking their skills on the road.

    Puppy Socialization Adventures: This is Adventure Day Training with a focus on puppy socialization. I will help your puppy gain positive novel experiences, which are essential for raising a confident dog. Available for puppies up to 5 months old.

    Please note that for adventure day training your dog or puppy must be able to safely and comfortably ride in my car. I have a high-quality travel crate for small and medium-sized dogs but large dogs will have to ride in the back seat.

    DAY TRAINING RATES

    Day training is available in two different packages. Both are two-weeks of day training with the option of lessons two or three times per week. They all also include one in-person private lesson in your home at the end of the two-week period to help you transfer your dog’s new skills to working with you.

    Day Training sessions are available Tuesday though Friday every week.

    Basic Day Training Packages:

    Twice a week package: $325 for two weeks

    Three times per week package: $450 for two weeks

    Adventure & Puppy Socialization Packages:

    Twice a week package: $375 for two weeks

    Three times per week package: $525 for two weeks