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Private lessons

Clear, practical training for real-life situations.

Clarity, structure, and reliability where it matters

Private training sessions are designed to help owners build clarity, structure, and reliability with their dog in the environments that matter most — at home and in everyday life.

Rather than focusing on quick fixes or generic techniques, private sessions are tailored to the individual dog, their temperament, and the goals of the household. Training is practical, realistic, and focused on skills that carry over beyond the session itself.

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What to expect from private training

Private sessions are structured, one-on-one training appointments where we work directly with you and your dog. Sessions are typically held in your home, on neighbourhood walks, or in relevant real-world environments so training applies to your day-to-day routine.

Training focuses on clear communication, consistent expectations, and helping dogs understand how to succeed within the household — not just during training sessions, but throughout daily life.

Common focus areas

  • Basic and advanced obedience
  • Leash walking and engagement
  • Impulse control and calm behaviour
  • Reactivity and over-arousal
  • Household structure and routines

Each session builds on the previous one, with clear guidance on what to practise between sessions.

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Who private training is for

Private training is a good fit for owners who:

  • Want hands-on guidance and individualized support
  • Prefer to be actively involved in their dog’s training
  • Are looking to address specific behaviours or improve overall reliability
  • Value long-term results over quick fixes

This option works well for dogs who are generally manageable but need clearer structure, better communication, or targeted work in specific areas.

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Training is built on clarity, consistency, and realistic expectations.

Sessions are structured, calm, and focused on helping dogs understand how to succeed in everyday life — not just during training.

Private training emphasizes owner education and follow-through, so skills are maintained long after sessions end. The goal is not quick fixes, but reliable behaviours that fit naturally into your routine.

Sessions and packages

Single private session

$150one session

Best for

  • First-time dog training clients in Oakville
  • Addressing a specific behaviour concern
  • Skill refresh or troubleshooting
  • Assessing fit before committing to a program

Common goals

  • Loose leash foundations
  • Jumping or impulse control
  • Focus and engagement
  • Management strategies
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Foundations package

$8006 sessions

Best for

  • Mild to moderate reactivity
  • Dogs needing structure and consistency
  • Foundational obedience for everyday life

Common goals

  • Loose leash walking
  • Basic obedience (sit, down, place, recall)
  • Impulse control
  • Reactivity foundations
  • Resource guarding
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Advanced foundations package

$1,20010 sessions

Best for

  • Dogs with more complex behaviour challenges
  • Reactivity toward dogs or people
  • Owners seeking a higher level of reliability

Common goals

  • Behaviour modification for reactivity or aggressive behaviour
  • Reliable obedience under distraction
  • Off-leash reliability
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Consultation and next steps

Most private training clients begin with a consultation. This lets us assess your dog, understand your goals, and decide whether private training or another option — such as Board and Train — is the best fit.

Following the consultation, a personalized training plan is recommended based on your dog’s needs and the results you’re aiming for.

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