Private Dog Training Lessons

Private lessons

Private lessons are appropriate for any age dog, from puppy to senior. You may choose a private lesson over a group class based on scheduling; if your dog is nervous in a group setting; if you are nervous in a group setting; or if you have specific concerns that aren’t addressed in a group setting, like leash reactivity or manners with visitors.

Common issues addressed in a private lesson are leash issues (such as leash walking or reactivity); door manners; reactions to visitors; fearfulness; resource guarding; territorial issues; and intra-household issues, to name a few. Check the behavior modification page for information on how I work with dogs that have those more significant behavior concerns.

All new clients wanting private lessons will start with an Initial Consultation, which can be held in person or virtually.

During that session, we will go over a full history, your dog’s day to day routine, training goals, and start on a training plan with some homework to get started with. Following the meeting I will email you notes and relevant handouts. We will also schedule a follow up session or sessions to continue your training. More info below.

Virtual Lessons:

If you are outside of my area, no worries! We can do training virtually. If you’d rather not travel or have a stranger in your home, no worries on that either!

Virtual training eliminates the need for travel, which saves time and reduces stress for you and your dog. Once you’ve learned some skills for meeting new people in your virtual session to implement in person, it makes future in-person follow up much easier.

Virtual sessions can be scheduled more flexibly to accommodate everyone’s busy schedules (such as later evening appointments).

Virtual training (and all of my training!) focuses on teaching you, the owner, how to train your dog(s) - which leads to stronger, longer lasting results. Since I am not physically present to handle your dog, you have to learn how to communicate effectively and therefore, will build a better bond.

Virtual training has less distractions. Your dog does not have to deal with a stranger coming to their home or have to deal with going to a new place (and neither do you!). Dogs that are reactive, anxious, or aggressive tend to feel more comfortable learning in their own home.

Virtual training is more cost effective. I am able to charge less for virtual training as I do not have to travel and can schedule more appointments in a given time frame!

I use my own dogs to demo specific skills, will go over video examples, and we can accomplish just as much as we would (often more) in person.

I don’t necessarily need to “see” your dog’s behavior - or even meet your dog. (In addition, the presence of a new person can be inhibiting to some dogs - similar to how children behave differently when around strangers!). By obtaining a detailed history from you and using my experience with other dogs or similar cases, we can work without ever meeting in person. Or, some people choose to start virtually and then meet in person later on (depending on your location). Alternately, virtual training is accessible to those living in remote areas.

Virtual lessons are held via Zoom or Google Meet.

What to Expect

Click below to contact me to schedule an initial consultation (this is required for every new client)
or to ask questions!

Once an initial consultation is scheduled with me, I will send you a link to confirm your appointment as well as complete some intake forms and pay a deposit. Please read the polices included in the registration.

During the first appointment we will go over all of your goals, I will obtain a detailed history, and establish a training plan, which also includes management plans and enrichment activities.
You will receive notes from the session and any relevant handouts via email within 3-4 days after the first session.

Expect your initial session to be about an hour and a half, and follow up sessions to be 45 to 50 minutes.

In-person and Virtual Lesson Pricing

Initial Session
$135 Virtual / $165 In person

Single Virtual Follow Up Lesson $65 / Single In-person Follow Up Lesson $95

Lesson Packages: (These are specials only available for for spring 2025 so book soon!)

Consultation + 1 Private Lesson - $200

Consultation + 2 Private Lessons - $275

Consultation + 3 Private Lessons - $340

Consultation + 2 Semi Private Lessons - $195

Consultation + Reactive Group Class - $350

The Initial Consulation for packages is held virtually but can be held in person for an additional fee.
Packages of lessons (private or semi-private) are available for existing clients too!
You can also add additional lessons to a package if needed at a discount.

To schedule your initial appointment

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You can also email dogologywny@gmail.com or click the button below

Dog training and behavior in WNY