A well-trained dog is confident, adaptable, and easier to live with. My training is practical, relationship-based, and rooted in how dogs actually learn. We'll focus on calm, clear behavior that fits into your real life, not just obedience for obedience's sake.
We start with a free 45-minute consultation. I’ll ask about your goals, observe your dog, and talk through what I see. You’ll get a clearer picture of what’s going on and what we can do to shift things. If it feels like a good fit, I’ll follow up with a written summary and training plan. Get started by filling out the intake form.
Private training sessions give you the skills and clarity to work with your dog in real life. I’ll coach you through behavior, leash work, structure, and communication in a way that makes sense for your home and routine. You’ll get detailed notes, weekly homework, and optional virtual check-ins for support between sessions. Each lesson series is tailored to your goals. Here's a quick guide to help you decide:
5-lesson series | $575
Great for foundational work: basic manners, leash walking, or puppy skills. Ideal if you have one or two key goals.
7-lesson series | $770
Offers more time to build or refine skills like recall, managing overexcitement, or addressing a mix of behavior challenges.
9-lesson series | $945
Best for more complex or layered goals like reactivity, advanced leash work, or multi-skill plans.
Each lesson is 1 hour, in person. After a series, discounted single lessons are available for fine-tuning or continued support.
1-hour lesson | $125
For returning clients or experienced new clients focused on one specific goal.
The Head Start program is a short-term board and train designed to give your dog a focused jump-start. While staying with me, your dog receives structured, one-on-one training each day targeting foundation skills, leash communication, core obedience, and general behavior improvement. Sessions may include work on:
Marker systems (yes/no/clicker)
Leash handling and communication
Calm crate entry and resting
Thresholds, recall, and impulse control
Engagement with the handler
On-leash exposure to distractions
The specific focus will depend on your dog’s age, temperament, prior training, and goals we’ve discussed. Some dogs work on calming and responsiveness; others may be developing precision or real-world readiness.
This is not a "finished dog" program. The goal is to establish new behavioral patterns, install clear communication, and prep both dog and owner for smoother progress in future lessons.
After your dog returns home, we’ll do a take-home lesson together so you know how to maintain what we’ve started. Additional private lessons are strongly encouraged to ensure transfer and follow-through.
7-day program: boarding w/ day training + a take-home lesson
New clients | $980
Existing clients | $840
Additional nights with or without training are available upon request. See boarding page for rates.
Contact me with any questions or to see if this format fits your goals.
Puppy fundamentals
Basic obedience and manners
Loose-leash walking
Recall
Engagement and relationship building
Over-excitement & barking
Behavior around strangers
Anxiety, mindset, general coping
For more complex goals, longer programs can address:
Advanced recall and off-leash reliability
Reactivity* (I can take mild to moderate, non-aggressive cases only, but can refer you to some great trainers with more advanced, behavior modification experience.)
Regardless of training program, I’m here to support you during and after, whether through additional lessons, advice, or other resources.
Fill out the training intake form get started.