Exceptional Dog Training
in the Shenandoah Valley
Private Lessons
One-on-one training tailored to your dog's unique needs and your schedule
Why Choose Private Lessons?
Private lessons offer personalized, one-on-one training in a convenient format that fits your schedule. Whether you're looking to establish basic obedience, address specific behavioral concerns, or advance your dog's skills, our private lesson programs are designed to meet you where you are.
You'll work directly with our experienced trainers in a neutral environment, allowing your dogs true personality to shine through. This approach helps establish trust, direction, and authority while building a strong bond between you and your dog.
Our trainers provide comprehensive owner coaching so you can continue the training at home and maintain progress you've made together.
Our Lesson Programs
Select the program that matches your dog's age and training goals.
Puppy Head Start
Duration: 60 minutes per lesson
Frequency: Once a week for 5 weeks
For: Puppies 12 weeks - 6 months
$475.00
Perfect for young puppies to establish strong foundation.
Name recognition training
Handling and restraint techniques
Introduction to basic obedience commands (Sit, Down, Come, Place)
Strategies for puppy behaviors (house breaking, crate training)
House boundaries and playful nipping management
Socialization protocols
One-on-one attention with trainer
Requirements:
At least first round of DAPP vaccination if under 16 weeks; Rabies certificate if over 16 weeks
Basic Obedience & Lifestyle
Duration: 90 minutes per lesson
Frequency: Once a week for 6 weeks
For: Dogs 6 months and older
$630.00
Builds solid obedience foundation and address lifestyle behaviors.
Sit Stay and Down Stay commands
Wait at doorways training
Proper heeling technique
Place training
Recall reliability
Attention to behavior issues
Leash manners and walking
Owner coaching and guidance
Requirements:
Current vaccination certificate (Rabies, Distemper, Parvo, Bordetella)
Advanced Obedience & E-Collar Intensive
Duration: 90 minutes per lesson
Frequency: Once a week for 6 weeks
For: Dogs 6 months and older
$660.00
Advanced training with off-leash reliability and remote collar work.
Advanced Sit Stay and Down Stay
Wait at doorways and impulse control
Advanced heeling and fronts/finishes
Place training advancement
Drop it and Leave it commands
Reliable recall on and off leash
Low-level remote collar training
Work around distractions (other dogs and people)
Real-world scenario training
Requirements:
Current vaccination certificate (Rabies, Distemper, Parvo, Bordetella) and must have completed Basic Obedience or Puppy Head Start.
Focused Training Package
Duration: 90 minutes per lesson
Frequency: Once a week for 3 weeks
For: Dogs 6 months and older
$360.00
Targeted one-on-one training for dogs needing help with specific obedience goals, household manners, or lifestyle behaviors.
Jumping and greeting manners
Leash pulling and walk structure
Doorway manners and impulse control
Place command introduction or refresh
Household boundaries
Confidence building
Owner coaching
Requirements:
Current vaccination certificate (Rabies, Distemper, Parvo, Bordetella)
Board & Train Alumni Refresher
Duration: 90 minutes per lesson
Frequency: As needed
For: Board & Train graduates who have completed all included transfer and follow-up sessions
$100.00
Perfect for graduates needing a touch base, tune-up, or extra guidance after completing their program
Review of previously learned commands
Help troubleshooting problem areas
Refresh leash manners and handler communication
Guidance for maintaining structure at home
Adjustments for new behaviors or routine changes
Support through life changes, travel, guests, or new environments
One-on-one coaching with trainer
Requirements:
Current vaccination certificate (Rabies, Distemper, Parvo, Bordetella) and must have completed a Board & Train
Pay By Lesson
Duration: 60-90 minutes per lesson
Frequency: As needed
For: New customers and dogs needing flexible one-on-one support
Starting at $125.00
Perfect for those wanting individualized training without committing to a full program
One-on-one private instruction
Training tailored to your dogs needs
Help with obedience and household manners
Guidance for common behavior concerns
Flexible scheduling
Owner coaching