Private & Virtual Dog Training Lessons
Private lessons
Private lessons (whether in person or virtual) are appropriate for any age dog, from puppy to senior. You may choose a private lesson over a group class based on scheduling; if your dog is nervous in a group setting; if you are nervous in a group setting; or if you have specific concerns that aren’t addressed in a group setting, like leash reactivity or manners with visitors.
Common issues addressed in a private lesson are leash issues (such as leash walking or reactivity); door manners; reactions to visitors; fearfulness of new people; resource guarding; territorial issues; and intra-household issues, to name a few. Check the behavior modification page for information on how I work with dogs that have those more significant behavior concerns.
Virtual Lessons
Virtual lessons are a good option for dogs that aren’t comfortable with strangers coming to their home, clients with tricky schedules, or for those on a budget. I use my own dogs to demo specific skills, go over video examples, and accomplish just as much as in person.
I don’t necessarily need to “see” your dog’s behavior - or even meet your dog. (In addition, the presence of a new person can be inhibiting to some dogs - similar to how children behave differently when around strangers!). By obtaining a detailed history from you and using my experience with other dogs or similar cases, we can work without ever meeting in person. Or, some people choose to start virtually and then meet in person later on.
Virtual lessons are held via Zoom or Google Meet.
What to Expect
Click below to schedule an initial appointment (the initial session is required for every new client) or to ask questions!
Once an initial session is scheduled with me, I will send you a link to confirm your appointment as well as complete some intake forms and pay a deposit. Please read the polices included in the registration.
During the first appointment we will go over all of your goals, I will obtain a detailed history, and establish a training plan. You will receive notes from the session and any relevant handouts via email within 3-4 days after the first session.
Expect your initial session to be about an hour and a half, and follow up sessions to be 45 to 50 minutes.
In-person and Virtual Lesson Pricing
Initial Session
$160 In-person / $125 Virtual
In-person Follow Up Lesson $95 / Virtual Follow Up Lesson $75
Why I do not do lesson packages: I used to! But I have changed my mind… not everyone has the time or money for a package, and not everyone needs that. I will recommend however many follow up sessions that I think will help you reach your goal - for some people, that is very few, so a cookie-cutter package is not one-size fits all. Instead I prefer to offer my follow up’s at the same pricing I would do if you were to buy a package, but offer them individually to be scheduled as often as you’d like.
To schedule your initial appointment
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You can also email dogologywny@gmail.com or click the button below
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