Private Training

Private In-Home and Virtual Training Available 
Get exactly what you want
with personalized and professional dog training.
Your schedule. Your needs. Addressed where the problem exists.

 

puppy training

Professional pet training addresses issues such as:

✔ House Training, Crate Training, Litter Box Training

✔ Basic Manners

✔ Socialization

✔ Aggression Elimination, Fear Elimination

✔ Separation Anxiety

✔ Fear of Thunderstorms, Noise Phobia

✔ Training for Deaf Dogs, Handicapped Pets

✔ Biting, Nipping, Scratching & Clawing

✔ Problem Solving for a Variety of Animals

✔ Animal-Assisted Therapy (volunteering with your pet)

 

Private Training

New Client Consult

Our training journey begins with your New Client Consult. This one-hour in-home session will give us the opportunity to get to know one another better and explore options to meet your training needs.

Puppy parents can expect advice on potty training best practices and help creating a schedule, tips for addressing nipping and biting, and directions for getting started on the basics. New adult dog parents can expect similar, age-based content designed to help integrate your new family member. Those pet parents with more unique challenges can look forward to the professional support and guidance you need to address your special circumstance.

ALL parents will receive a list of vocabulary words, tips for working training into normal daily activities, and homework intended to help you start living life Better Together.

$180

Session Rates/Packages

After the initial consult, many will need follow-up sessions. Follow-up sessions are 30-45 minutes, depending on the dog and the difficulty of the task. These personalized sessions will be more focused with the goal of fine-tuning and/or advancing your skills and relationship, and can take place anywhere you choose. Some examples include: your home, the park, the local farmer’s market, or your favorite patio.

$100/ 1 Session
$285/ 3 Sessions
$450/ 5 Sessions

Weekend Rate

Single sessions only. Discounted packages are unavailable. 

$100/ 1 Session

Virtual Sessions

Video training sessions are available for you and your dog via FaceTime. It is the perfect solution for those who live out of the Northwest Arkansas area or are unable to meet in-person.

40% off in-person sessions and/or packages.

Paddle Pup

Don’t just throw your best furry friend in the water; teach him to love it as much as you do!

Safely introduce your dog to your favorite activity by scheduling a private Paddle Pup session. This one-hour BYOBoat (canoe, kayak, or SUP) lesson includes: first aid/safety, canine PFD fitting with Outward Hound demo vests, ground-work, water introduction, and a supervised paddle. Demo paddles on Yolo 12′ Dogwood paddleboard also available.

1 hr/ $120

The Fine Print

  • Payment is due at time of service. Discount packages must be paid in full at the first session.
  • Phone/email communication and follow-up is included with all training packages.
  • 24-hr cancelation is expected or client will be charged for the session.
  • National mileage rates may apply
  • Payment Methods Accepted: Check, Cash, Venmo

Please print and complete your Client Profile prior to your first appointment. 

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Training Classes

Adventure Puppy

5 weeks/ $175

Get your adventure buddy off on the right paw with this one of kind class for puppies!
 
Join us for this unique class for young puppies that focuses less on skills and more on temperament. We’ll begin with some simple agility to teach our puppies confidence in trying new things and following human leadership. Then we’ll introduce our puppies to new sounds, surfaces, and environments through a series of outings- hiking, creek exploration, patio dining- designed to expose them to novel situations, and encourage them to always focus on their human. Of course, I’ll also be answering ALL your puppy questions regarding nipping, biting, chewing, and potty training; I’ll just be doing it on the trails, creekbanks, and dog-friendly patios of NWA. If you want to set your puppy up for success in this crazy world and help him become the ultimate partner in your fun-finding missions, then Adventure Puppy class is for YOU!

 

Puppies MUST be LESS than 16 weeks of age when class begins, healthy, and current on all age-appropriate shots, including bordetella/ kennel cough. 

NEXT CLASS BEGINS: SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 2022 AT 11:00 A.M.

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Agility For Fun & Confidence

4 weeks/ $140

Is your dog shy, fearful, and/or moderately reactive? If so, then this class might be for you!

Agility isn’t just for competition. It’s a great way to build self-assurance and help your dog overcome fears. This four-week class will introduce easy obstacles using a positive approach that builds confidence in your dog and trust in your leadership. It’s PERFECT for pups struggling with sureness, exhibiting shyness in strange situations, or showing moderate reactivity with strangers or other dogs. It’s GREAT for big, clumsy dogs who need to learn to appreciate their back feet. It’s TERRIFIC for focusing mental energy, and it’s just plain FUN!

Some basic obedience skills are required, but mastery isn’t necessary. Ask if this class is right for you.

NEXT CLASS BEGINS: SATURDAY, MARCH 29, 2022 AT 5:30 P.M.

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Pandemic Pooch

5 weeks/ $175

Did you spend pandemic time teaching your dog everything but social skills? Now that things have re-opened are you discovering your pooch is afraid of strangers, street noises, and other dogs? If so, then this is the class for YOU!

Modeled after the very successful Adventure Puppy class, we will use our time to focus on building confidence and creating positive social experiences for your dog. This 5-week session will begin with two weeks of agility to help your dog learn confidence in trying new things and trust in your leadership. The next two weeks will introduce public spaces such as a park and/or downtown area. In our final week, we’ll visit one of NWA’s dog-friendly patios.

Some basic obedience skills are required, but mastery isn’t necessary. Ask if this class is right for you.

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All classes require a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 8 dogs. Classes are held outdoors at a variety of locations and may be rescheduled due to inclement weather. Individual make-ups for missed classes are not available.

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Training Extras

Paddle With Your Dog Clinic

Engage outdoor enthusiasts and dog lovers by hosting a Paddle With Your Dog clinic!

This dog-friendly paddling course offers a fun, outdoor experience for paddlers who are ready to safely introduce their BFFs to life on the water. The BYOBoat clinic welcomes canoes, kayaks, and SUPs, as well as one well-behaved, socialized pup per person. The lesson includes: first aid/safety, canine PFD fitting with Outward Hound demo vests, groundwork, water introduction, and a supervised paddle.

 

Corporate Enrichment

Keeping your team socially connected without a water cooler just got a little easier!

Let me help you support your team’s lifestyle changes with fun, informative, and interactive sessions designed for pet parents old and new, as well as all those pooches who pop their heads into your Zoom meetings. If it’s time for a corporate Yappy Hour, give me a call! 

In-person and virtual sessions available on a variety of topics. 

Guest Speaking

Looking for an entertaining, engaging, and informative guest speaker for your pet-loving audience? Get in touch to discuss your event. Expertise in dog training, pet-friendly travel, and helping people and dogs live life Better Together.

For options, booking, and pricing information

Contact Denise