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Private obedience sessions
One-to-one coaching for dogs of any age and any breed. Master sit, stay, come, heel, and settle — with manners that hold up in the chaos of city life.
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Classic cues, city-proofed
Obedience that works in real life
Anyone can get a sit in a quiet kitchen. Our private sessions build cues that survive squirrels, skateboards, off-leash dogs, and crowded crosswalks — because we train in the environments where you actually need them.
Sessions move at your dog’s pace with clear markers, fair rewards, and homework you can finish in minutes a day.
- Sit, down, stay, and rock-solid recall
- Loose-leash heel past distractions
- Settle on cue at cafés, parks, and home
- Polite greetings with people and dogs
What’s included
Private 1:1 lessons
Your trainer’s full attention for a full hour — no groups, no waiting turns, no distractions.
Flexible scheduling
Morning, evening, or weekend sessions at your home, your block, or your favorite park.
Skills scorecard
Track every cue from “learning” to “reliable” so you always know what to practice next.
Distraction proofing
Graduated practice around real triggers until cues hold anywhere in the city.
How it works
Free consultation
We assess your dog’s current skills and pick the cues that matter most to you.
Foundation cues
Marker, rewards, sit, down, and name recognition — the toolkit for everything else.
Distance & duration
Stay, recall, and heel get longer, farther, and harder week by week.
City proofing
Final sessions in busy real-world spots so obedience holds when it counts.
Obedience FAQs
Is my dog too old for obedience training?
No dog is too old. We regularly train seniors of 8, 10, even 12 years — older dogs often learn faster because they can focus longer.
How is private training different from group class?
Every minute is about your dog. We skip what your dog knows, drill what it doesn’t, and train in your real environments instead of a hall.
Will my dog listen to me, or only to the trainer?
To you — that is the point. We coach you to give cues, time rewards, and handle the leash, and we hand over the skills every session.
What equipment do we need?
A flat collar or harness, a 6-foot leash, and small tasty treats. If you use other gear, we’ll review it together at the first visit.
How many sessions until my dog is reliable?
Basic household manners usually take 3 to 4 sessions; reliable off-leash-style recall and city heel take 6 to 8. Your quote includes a clear plan.
Ready for a dog that listens?
Any breed, any age — book a free consultation and get a training plan with honest pricing.
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