Private Sessions | K9cation

Private Training Sessions

Real-life help. Real results. Real fast. 🐾

If your dog is struggling (or you are), private sessions are the quickest way to get unstuck. We’ll figure out what’s driving the behavior, build a plan that fits your life, and help you see progress you can actually feel.

What Private Sessions Are For

Calmer walks. Safer homes. Clear steps. Less chaos. More wagging. 🐾

Private sessions are ideal if your dog:

Leash reactivity (barking/lunging at dogs or people)
Aggression concerns or bite-risk behaviors
Jumping, mouthing, “my dog is a chaos goblin”
Anxiety, fear, confidence-building
Puppy foundations (start it right, avoid the mess)
Real-life manners: guests, kids, patios, calm in public
Off-leash reliability and recall

Knows cues but ignores them
Loses focus easily
Acts on impulse (chasing, reacting, blowing off recall)
Struggles to respond once distractions appear
Feels “out of control” despite previous training
Puppy biting, potty training, crate, chewing, destruction
Embarrassing public incidents & out of control behaviors

These sessions are not about drilling commands.

They are about teaching dogs how to think under pressure. And most importantly in these sessions we work with dog owners and members in the family to help you communicate consistently and effectively with your dog to gain desirable outcomes. Basically, while we train your dog, we're ensuring you have the tools and handling skills to be confident in gaining focus and reliability from your dog.

Our Trainning Approach

Dogs are instinctual by nature.
Training builds the ability to override instinct with learned responses.

In private sessions, we focus on:

Building strong engagement between dog and handler
Teaching impulse control and delayed response
Developing work ethic and follow-through
Making training reliable in real-world situations

This work creates dogs who don’t just know cues
they choose to respond when it matters.

What You Get In A Private Session

You’re not paying for “training.” You’re paying for a plan, a coach, and peace of mind.

In your first session we’ll focus on:

What’s really happening (the why behind the behavior)
What to do right now (management + safety steps that stop things from getting worse)
A simple weekly plan (short daily practice, not a 2-hour homework nightmare)

You’ll leave with clear next steps and a roadmap that makes sense.

Who Private Sessions Are For

Private sessions are best if you want:

A customized plan for your dog and your household
Faster progress than “try a few tips and hope”
Help with big feelings: fear, overwhelm, frustration (yours or your dog’s)
A safe way to work on challenging behaviors

Whether your dog is brand new, fully grown, or already has some spicy opinions, we start where your dog can succeed.

What Results Can Look Like

Every dog is different, but common wins include:

calmer walks and fewer blow-ups
better focus around distractions
safer guest arrivals and calmer greetings
less jumping/mouthing and more “settle”
increased confidence in nervous dogs
a clearer, happier relationship between you and your dog

Small steps, real progress, waggy outcomes.

What To Expect

Step 1: Book your first session

We’ll match you with the right trainer based on your goals.

Step 2: Your first session (assessment + action)

We’ll identify the root cause and start building skills immediately.

Step 3: Follow-up sessions (results + real-life proofing)

Most goals take multiple sessions to make the new behavior consistent in real life.

Typical plan:

Manners + foundations: often 3 sessions
Inconsistency & Problem Behaviors: often 4–6 sessions
Reactivity/Anxiety: Often 4-6 sessions
Aggression/bite-risk: varies, we’ll recommend a safe, structured plan - Led by Kelly

Private Training - Getting Started

Puppy Private Sessions:

Puppy First Session (75 min): $155. *Includes training collar.
Follow-Up (60 min): $125
4-Pack Puppy Bundle: $420 (=$105/session)
6-Pack Puppy Bundle: $ 570 (=$95/session)

Basic Manners Sessions:

First Session (75 min): $195 *Includes leash and training collar
Follow-Up (60 min): $145
3-Pack: $375 (=$125/session)
6-Pack: $660 (=$110/session)

Private Training Packages

Starter Package: “Prevention & Tail Wags”

3-4 sessions Recommended

Best for: manners, puppies, beginner skills, polite home habits. Preventing problem behaviors before they happen. Ensuring owners have the tools they need to be successful.

Includes:

Puppy focus: bite inhibition, potty/crate, calm handling, confidence, social exposure plan, start leash skills, prevent reactivity.

Basic manners includes: leash walking basics, jump control, place/settle, stay, recall foundations, polite greetings.

Behavior Package: “Calm Walks & Real Life”

3-6 sessions Recommended

Best for: leash pulling, jumping up, not coming when called, barking, providing confidence-building, focus around distractions, consistency.

Intensive Support: “Safety + Stability Plan”

6 sessions Recomended

Best for: leash reactivity, dog aggression concerns, dogs who have been through other training programs, owners who are frustrated and need help fast

(We’ll guide you to the best fit after session #1.)

After your first session, schedule phone or video conference calls with us anytime for just Phone/virtual coaching (30 -75 min): $60–$90

Meet Our K9cation Trainers

Our trainers are the kind of people who genuinely love dogs, but also love clear plans, safe handling, and real results. Whether you’re working on puppy basics, better manners, or building confidence, you’ll get a coach who’s patient, upbeat, and great at breaking things down so it actually makes sense. We’re here for the wins big and small… and yes, we’ll celebrate them like your dog just won the Super Bowl.