Private Lessons
Group Dog Training Classes
A well-trained dog is truly a happy dog.
Group classes are essential for teaching your dog to stay calm, confident, and well-behaved around other dogs, people, and everyday distractions. Our classes are designed to be fun, interactive, and educational, helping you build strong, reliable obedience skills in real-world environments.
Each course runs for 6 weeks, with one 50-minute class per week.
Puppies must be 16 weeks or older and up to date on vaccinations to enroll (unless enrolling in Puppy Socialization).
Registration is required.
Puppy Socialization (<20 Weeks) $30/class
The ideal start for young puppies who are just learning about the world. This class focuses on:
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Safe, positive socialization with people, smells, sounds and friendly dogs
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Confidence-building and gentle exposure through puppy play
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Early foundation skills (manners, intro to sit, down, name recognition, handling tolerance)
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Solutions for common puppy challenges like nipping, jumping, and potty routines
Perfect for puppies who are not yet ready for public environments—this class creates a safe, supportive space for early learning.
Foundations
For dogs of any age who have not had formal training or are new to your home.
This course covers foundational skills including: Loose leash walking, Look (attention), Touch, Heel, Sit, Down, Place, Introduction to recall
Beyond Basics
Designed for students who have completed New Student or have equivalent skills.
This class reinforces foundational cues and introduces: In-motion commands, distance and long leash work (as appropriate for the group)
Prerequisite: Dog must reliably know Down.
Beyond Basics Advanced
This level continues to refine all foundation behaviors and focuses on: Long-line or tag-line work, Increased distraction work, Advanced real-world reliability and handler confidence
COST: $360 (Private Clients pay $300)
Single drop-in class (only available to private or former group clients) $70
UPCOMING CLASS DATES:
*REGISTRATION REQUIRED*
EL QUITO PARK, SARATOGA
Saturday, March 7th, 2026
BEYOND BASICS ADVANCED 9:30 am
PET FOOD EXPRESS, Los Gatos
Monday, March 9th 2026
FOUNDATIONS 5:30 pm
PUP PLAZA, CAMBRIAN
Wednesday, March 4th
BEYOND BASICS 5:30 pm
NOTE: Class start dates depend on enrollment. Some classes may be combined to enhance the group environment.
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I Love Dogs, and Training Them!
The first step in our training process is an in-home evaluation. During this visit, we will meet your dog, observe their behavior, and discuss the specific challenges you are facing. This allows us to gain a clear understanding of your goals and provide realistic expectations for what training can achieve. Our priority is to help you and your dog achieve lasting, positive results through a customized training plan tailored to your needs.
The evaluation fee is $90 and will be applied toward the cost of your training program should you choose to purchase and pay for a private training package at the time of the evaluation.
Private lessons are the most effective way to address behavior issues and build a strong working relationship with your dog. Together, we will establish goals and then work one-on-one to achieve those goals and alleviate unwanted behaviors.
Private lessons will begin in your home and neighborhood. We will then progress to meeting in public downtown areas to introduce more unexpected circumstances and distractions for your dogs. I am the guide, you are the teacher, and your dog is the student. Each lesson is approximately 45 minutes, once per week, for the duration of your selected package. Training methods do not rely on food, although treats will be used intermittently for concept training. The primary rewards are verbal praise and physical affection.
2026 private training rates:
Evaluation—$90
Single Private—$225
4 Sessions—$720
6 Sessions–$1060
8 Sessions—$1320
10 sessions—$1600
12 Sessions—$1860
15 sessions—$2220
Custom Training packages are available upon request. Additionally, any package may add on single private sessions $185