Private Dog Training with Paws & Praise
Give your dog personalized, force-free training designed to build confidence, good manners, and a stronger bond with you. Whether your dog needs one-on-one guidance, behavior modification, or a structured multi-week program, every session is tailored to your dog’s personality, energy, and learning style.
Customized Private Session Packages
Custom Private Training – $125 / hour
Work with your dog on any skill, behavior, or challenge in a focused, one-on-one session. Perfect for teaching new
Behavior Modification – $150 / hour
Target unwanted behaviors such as reactivity, anxiety, aggression, or resource guarding. Each session is carefully designed to safely modify behavior using positive, reward-based methods.
10% Off Customized Training Packages Of Three Or More Sessions
Multi-Week Private Session Packages
Leash Reactivity Package – $700
This 6-week program (1 hour/week) is designed for dogs who struggle with leash reactivity or distractions during walks. Through structured, positive training, your dog will learn to focus, respond calmly to triggers, and enjoy more relaxed walks. Each session is customized to your dog’s unique needs, helping build confidence and self-control in real-world environments. By the end of the program, you’ll notice improved leash manners, less tension, and a more enjoyable walking experience for both you and your dog.
Puppy Training Package – $625
Over 6 weeks (1 hour/week), this one-on-one program gives puppies the tools they need for a lifetime of success. We focus on foundational skills like sit, stay, come, house manners, and gentle leash walking, as well as early socialization and confidence-building exercises. Each session is tailored to your puppy’s temperament, energy, and learning style, setting them up for a smooth transition into adulthood with strong manners, confidence, and a happy, well-adjusted personality.
Basic Obedience Package – $500
Designed for older dogs or those needing a refresher, this 5-week program (1 hour/week) focuses on essential obedience skills such as sit, stay, come, leave it, and polite leash walking. We use positive, reward-based methods to strengthen communication between you and your dog while building consistency and confidence. By the end of the program, your dog will be more reliable, attentive, and easier to manage in everyday life.
Intermediate Obedience Package – $400
This 4-week program (1 hour/week) is ideal for dogs who already know the basics but need to refine their obedience skills. Training sessions focus on improving responsiveness, manners, and reliability in real-world settings, while providing mental stimulation and confidence-building exercises. The structured approach ensures your dog progresses at their own pace, leaving them well-mannered, focused, and more confident in a variety of situations.
CGC (Canine Good Citizen) Package – $400
Over 4 weeks (1 hour/week), this program prepares your dog for the Canine Good Citizen certification. We cover all required skills, including polite greetings, proper leash manners, sit-stay exercises, and reaction to distractions, while building confidence and reliability. By the end of the program, your dog will not only be ready for testing but will also demonstrate improved obedience, social manners, and the confidence to navigate everyday situations with ease.
Why Private Training Works
- Tailored to Your Dog: Every session matches your dog’s personality, energy, and learning style.
- Force-Free, Positive Methods: We focus on reward-based techniques to encourage confidence and good behavior.
- Owner Education: Learn how to reinforce skills at home so results last long after training ends.
- Flexible Options: Short sessions or multi-week packages let you choose the program that fits your dog’s needs.