1v1 Private coaching

“Excellence requires that you not be satisfied.” - Michael Ellis

One of the best ways to kick off your training journey is through 1v1 instruction. Dog training is human training. We recommend beginning training right at eight weeks to address basic handling, household management, introduction into socialization/exposure, and setting rules and guidelines in your home.

Our 1v1 lessons typically begin in your home and we also recommend moving into dog-friendly public spaces to work on overall proofing of behaviors. We do also offer 1v1 lessons outdoors at the Dog Ranch which is a great opportunity to work outside in a safe and enclosed environment.

Why Private coaching?

- handler involvement is critical in the dog training process and training is an ongoing journey. Learn to handle your puppy or dog so you can progress forward with their training
- cover specific skills relating to your puppy, dog and environment in and go over the skills and drills to achieve those results
- lessons formatted in a 60 minute time block, but it is recommended to allow yourself at least 90-120 minutes as a lot of times sessions run over
- includes work time, Q&A, follow up videos (if needed), descriptions and lesson recap
- those involved in handling, interacting, training the dog should try to be present for the lesson
- address specific challenges you face within your household dynamic

How often should we do a lesson?

The answer is: it depends. If scheduling a lesson is the only thing that will hold you accountable, I would recommend at least 2X per week. If you are willing to put in the effort outside of lessons and feel you have the resources you need, you may be able to get away with 1X per week or 1X every other week.

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What’s the benefit of 1v1 coaching vs. sending my puppy or dog off somewhere?

When someone chooses to bring a puppy or dog into their life, I always recommend budgeting for professional training. I personally feel we owe it to our animals to help them live the safest, happiest, healthiest life they can. It is our duty to not only advocate for them, but to also guide them along as they explore life with you. There is nothing better than a mutually respectable relationship between dog and handler.

When you are deciding between group classes, private sessions, or board and trains there are a few things to remember:

  • You are the dog’s handler — that means you are a trainer too! The more information you can learn to better your relationship with the dog, the better. It is one thing for the trainer to get the dog to respond to them, but at the end of the day it is your dog and it is important you can practice skills and behaviors too. The more you can be involved in the process, the better.

  • Dog training = human training. We are constantly reinforcing or extinguishing behaviors by what we do day in and day out. Starting to get a grasp on what these “things” are is going to help you train your dog — and not your dog train you.

  • Training is a journey. It does not happen in a few weeks. It takes consistency over time (and setting a clear criteria of what you are looking for). You can certainly get a start by sending your dog away, but so much of the process is dependent on you. The more criteria you are looking for, the more maintenance behaviors will take and more effort on your end.

  • 1v1 sessions in your home will best replicate the environment the dog is used to. 1v1 lessons will specifically address your challenges opposed to following a format like in group classes. You will be able to break down behaviors as they are taking place and not have additional distractions.

outdoor lessons @ the Dog ranch

OUTDOOR SESSIONS ARE AVAILABLE ON SITE AT THE DOG RANCH AND MAY BE RECOMMENDED TO THOSE WHO ARE IN NEED OF A FENCED IN AREA TO PRACTICE OFF LEASH BEHAVIORS, STAGING OTHER DOGS AS DISTRACTIONS, OR TO GET YOUR PUPPY OR DOG WORKING THROUGH A NEW ENVIRONMENT OUTDOORS.

‘IN YOUR HOME’ LESSONS ARE REQUIRED BEFORE OUTDOOR DOG RANCH SITE LESSONS CAN BE SCHEDULED.

- cover specific skills relating to your dog in a 1v1 on site session at the dog ranch
- lessons formatted in a 60 minute time block, but it is recommend to allow yourself at least 90-120 minutes as a lot of times sessions run over
- includes work time, Q&A, follow up videos (if needed), descriptions and lesson recap
- those involved in handling, interacting, training the dog should try to be present for the lesson
- address specific challenges you face within your household dynamic
- for on site lessons I will have the ability to utilize dogs — so great for staged/controlled working sessions with other dogs present

ON SITE TRAINING @ THE DOG RANCH ALSO AVAILABLE

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