Private Dog Training
Personalized Training for You and Your Dog
Sometimes you don't need a full training program.
You just need an experienced trainer to look at what you're doing, identify what's getting in the way, and show you how to move forward.
Hope Service Dogs offers private, one-on-one training for both service dog teams and pet dogs.
Every session is tailored to the individual dog, handler, and training goals.
Private Training Sessions
$150 — 90-Minute Session
Private sessions provide focused, hands-on instruction with an HSD trainer.
Depending on your goals, we can work on:
Puppy foundations
Basic obedience
Leash walking
Recall
Impulse control
Focus and engagement
Public-access skills
Service dog tasks
Distraction training
Environmental confidence
Household manners
Problem behaviors
Handler skills
Training plans and troubleshooting
You don't have to have a “bad dog” to benefit from private training.
Sometimes you simply need help taking your dog's skills to the next level.
Service Dog Training
Private training can be especially helpful for individuals who are owner-training a service dog or already working with a service dog.
Sessions may focus on:
Developing disability-related tasks
Improving task reliability
Public-access skills
Working around distractions
Handler technique
Generalizing skills to new environments
Troubleshooting training challenges
Private training can be used on its own or as part of a larger service-dog training plan.
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Pet Dog Training
Private sessions are also available for family dogs.
Whether you're starting with a new puppy or working through a specific challenge with an adult dog, we can help you develop practical skills that fit your everyday life.
What to Expect
Private training is hands-on and collaborative.
Your dog will learn, but so will you.
During your session, we'll demonstrate techniques, work with you and your dog, answer your questions, and help you understand how to continue the training between sessions.
Because the ultimate goal isn't for your dog to listen only when the trainer is present.
It's for you to know how to get the same results on your own.
Virtual Training
$100 — 60-Minute Session
Some training questions don't require an in-person session.
Virtual coaching is available for training guidance, troubleshooting, handler coaching, and developing a training plan.
Virtual sessions are conducted by Zoom.
Ready to Work With Us?
Tell us about your dog and what you'd like to accomplish.
We'll help you determine whether private training is the right fit or whether another HSD program would better meet your needs.