Private Lessons

Perfect Pet Dog TrainingPerfect Pet Dog Training’s Private Lessons are designed to suit you and your dog’s individual needs and your busy schedule. We schedule lessons for daytime, evening and the occasional weekend at your home or our facility. By choosing any one of our private lesson programs you will receive undivided attention from a certified dog trainer. Our job is to give you the skills you need to train your dog successfully. Private lessons include a detailed training plan to keep you on track between lessons, as well as lifetime support. Each private lesson lasts 45 minutes to one hour. Please call or email us if you have any questions or if you would like to set up your evaluation!

Puppy Training – $549.00

This four week program is designed for puppies 18 weeks old or younger. During each lesson we teach you how to guide your puppy with basic obedience, socialization and appropriate exercise. Our basic obedience covers Sit, Down, Stay, Come and Loose Leash Walking. We also cover puppy raising topics such as housebreaking, crate training, chewing and preventing resource guarding. We will also work with you to develop ways to keep your puppy physically and mentally stimulated so they stay out of trouble!

Basic Obedience – $799.00

Our Basic Obedience Private Lessons are once a week for 6 weeks. During these lessons your dog will learn Sit, Down, Stay, Leave it, Drop it, Loose Leash Walking, Heel and Come commands. We can also address behavior issues such as jumping, counter surfing and excessive barking. Together we work to build the strongest obedience that will allow you to effectively communicate with your dog. These lessons can be held at your home, at our facility or in a location where you would like your dog to respond better to on leash commands, such as in a local park.

Advanced Obedience – $999.00

Our Advanced Obedience Private Lessons are designed for dogs who have completed a Basic Obedience program or those that are already proficient with on leash commands. Advanced Obedience Private Lessons meet once a week for six weeks. In this course we will work with more difficult distractions and teach you how to wean your dog off the leash. We can also address behavior issues such as jumping, counter surfing and excessive barking. These lessons can be held at your home, at our facility or in a location where you would like your dog to respond better to on leash commands, such as in a local park.

Behavior Problem Solving – $1,200.00

Our Behavior Problem Solving Private Lessons are for more severe problems such as aggression, biting, fighting, fear, resource guarding, separation anxiety, phobias and destructive behavior. During these lessons your dog will also learn basic commands such as Sit, Down, Stay, Loose Leash Walking, Heel and Come commands. An initial evaluation is required where we meet with you and your dog to assess individual needs. Together we will develop a customized training program to resolve your specific problem.

Rescue Training – $549.00

Owner of Perfect Pet Dog Training, Alison Pennington, is the proud parent of four rescue dogs. This training program will set your new dog up for success by using our experience and knowledge to successfully design a loving and balanced relationship in your dog’s new home. This program is great for owners of an adopted or rescue dog, dogs that have entered your family as an adult, first time dog owners and owners of dogs with strong personalities. This is a four week program.

Therapy Dog Training – $899.00

Therapy Dog Training Private Lessons are designed to prepare you and your dog to be certified by therapy dog organizations. As a certified therapy dog instructor and active therapy dog team volunteer, trainer Alison Pennington, will guide you through the training process. This program will familiarize you with the different aspects of therapy dog work and help you develop the team skills required to pass the AKC Canine Good Citizen test. An evaluation is required before beginning this six week program.