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      Private Lessons

      Tailored one-on-one training sessions for you and your dog’s unique needs.

      Partners Dog School offers personalized private dog training lessons designed to address your dog's specific obedience and foundational training needs. Whether you’re looking for basic obedience, advanced commands, or help with foundational behaviors, our private lessons provide focused attention from experienced trainers, ensuring the most effective results for your dog.

      Private training is done either at the school or at your home. Please note, at-home lessons cannot address behavioral issues. For more complex behavioral problems, we recommend our specialized behavior modification programs, which take place at the school.

      Key Points Covered in This Article:

      • Overview of Private Lessons
      • Key Benefits and Features
      • Phases or Steps Involved in the Training Process
      • Details on Schedule, Activities, Duration, and Pricing
      • Alternative Options
      • Onboarding Process
      • Common FAQs
      • Additional Resources

      Overview of Private Lessons

      Private lessons at Partners Dog School offer tailored one-on-one sessions, giving your dog individualized attention to target specific training goals. Whether you want to improve obedience, work on foundational commands, or simply strengthen the bond with your dog, our expert trainers are equipped with the tools and knowledge to guide you both to success.

      Private training is offered at the school or in the comfort of your home. However, these sessions are focused on non-behavioral issues such as basic obedience, training commands, or specific training requests. If your dog requires help with behavioral problems like aggression or anxiety, our behavior modification programs will be more appropriate, and these take place at the school.

      Key Benefits and Features

      • One-on-One Attention: Receive personalized instruction tailored to your dog's obedience training, temperament, and learning pace.
      • Flexible Location: Lessons can be held at the school or in the comfort of your home.
      • Specific Behavioral Focus: These private lessons focus on obedience, commands, inappropriate behaviors, and foundational training.
      • At-Home Sessions: Convenient training in your home environment but strictly limited to obedience and command training. Behavioral issues must be addressed at the school.
      • Experienced Trainers: Our trainers have years of experience handling dogs of all shapes, sizes, and temperaments.
      • Program Assessments: We offer assessments to understand your dog’s training needs better before starting a session.

      Phases or Steps Involved in the Training Process

      1. Assessment: Each dog undergoes an initial evaluation to understand its training needs, temperament, and specific goals.
      2. Customized Training Plan: Based on the assessment, a personalized plan is created, outlining goals and objectives for each session.
      3. Training Sessions: Lessons last 1 to 1.5 hours, depending on the location (home or school), focusing on teaching commands, obedience, and non-behavioral training.
      4. Follow-up and Homework: After each session, trainers provide homework and guidance for continuing the training at home between lessons.
      5. Progress Monitoring: Trainers will regularly evaluate your dog’s progress and make adjustments to the training plan as needed.

      Details on Schedule, Training Activities, Duration, and Pricing

      • Session Length:

        • In-school sessions are typically 1 hour.
        • At-home sessions last 1.5 hours. However, behavioral issues cannot be addressed during at-home sessions.

      • Schedule: Private lessons are available 4 times a month with a flexible schedule, typically offering afternoon slots to accommodate busy clients.

      • Training Activities:

        • Obedience Training: Teaching essential commands such as sit, stay, come, and leave it.
        • Advanced Training: For dogs that already have a basic foundation, we offer more advanced skills like off-leash control and recall.

      • Socialization: While private lessons focus on obedience, socialization activities may be integrated if your dog requires exposure to different environments or distractions.

      • Pricing:

        • At-School Private Lessons: $179 per 1-hour session.
        • At-Home Private Lessons: $279 per 1.5-hour session.
        • 4x Session Per Month Quarterly (At School): $599 for four 1-hour sessions.
        • 4x Session Per Month Quarterly (At Home): $999 for four 1.5-hour sessions.

      Alternative Options

      If private lessons for non-behavioral training aren’t the right fit, Partners Dog School offers other programs:

      • Behavior Modification Programs: For dogs with behavioral challenges like aggression, anxiety, or reactivity, our behavior specialists can provide targeted programs. These programs are conducted at the school.
      • Group Classes: Perfect for dogs that need basic obedience in a social setting.
      • DaySchool: A structured daycare environment with built-in training and socialization.
      • Boarding Programs: A more intensive training option where dogs stay at the school for an extended period while receiving expert training.

      Onboarding Process for Private Lessons

      1. Contact Partners Dog School: Schedule a call through our website or phone.
      2. Assessment: A trainer will conduct an initial assessment of your dog’s needs either through a consultation or phone discussion.
      3. Plan Development: A customized training plan will be designed for your dog.
      4. Schedule Training: Set up a time for the first training session, either at the school or at your home.
      5. Training Begins: Start the personalized one-on-one training sessions with your dog and trainer.

      Common Questions and Answers

      Q: How long is each private lesson?
      A: In-school sessions are 1 hour long, and at-home sessions are up to 1.5 hours.

      Q: Can I choose to have the lessons at home?
      A: Yes, we offer flexible options to hold sessions either at your home or at the school, depending on what works best for you. Please note that we cannot address behavioral issues in at-home sessions due the safety risks involved.

      Q: What behaviors can be addressed in private lessons?
      A: Private lessons are great for addressing specific commands, manners, minor inappropriate behaviors, and other reinforcement exercises. For behavioral challenges, we recommend our specialized behavior modification programs, which take place at the school.

      Q: How many lessons will my dog need?
      A: The number of lessons varies based on your dog’s specific needs. Your trainer will assess your dog and provide a recommended plan. Many clients opt for a monthly membership with weekly sessions, offering flexibility and consistency.

      Q: Will I need to practice with my dog between sessions?
      A: Yes, consistency is key. Trainers will provide homework for you to work on with your dog between lessons to reinforce progress.

      Q: Can I address behavioral issues at home during private lessons?
      A: No, at-home lessons are strictly for non-behavioral training such as obedience commands and foundational skills. Behavioral issues like aggression, anxiety, or reactivity must be addressed in specialized programs conducted at the school.