Tailored Training Solutions
Private lessons offer personalised attention and customised training plans for your specific situation. Whether you're dealing with complex behavioural issues, preparing for a specific goal, or simply prefer one-on-one instruction, private lessons provide focussed support in the comfort of your home or at our training location.
program Highlights:
Who Benefits from Private Lessons?
Home-Specific Issues
Problems that occur primarily at home (door rushing, counter surfing, etc.)
Severe Behaviour Cases
Dogs with reactivity or anxiety that benefit from individual attention first
Specific Goals
Preparing for competitions, therapy work, or specific skill development
Multi-Dog Households
Managing multiple dogs or addressing inter-dog relationships
Busy Schedules
Flexible scheduling for those with irregular work hours or commitments
Personal Preference
Owners who prefer individual attention and customised pace
Common Issues We Address
Barking Problems
- Excessive barking
- Alert barking
- Separation anxiety barking
- Demand barking
Leash & Walking
- Pulling on leash
- Reactivity on walks
- Fear of walking equipment
- Chasing behaviours
Home Manners
- Counter surfing
- Begging at table
- Jumping on people
- Door dashing
Anxiety & Fear
- Separation anxiety
- Storm/phobia fears
- Vet visit anxiety
- Generalized anxiety
Puppy Issues
- Bite inhibition
- House training
- Crate training
- Socialization gaps
Advanced Training
- Competition preparation
- Trick training
- Service dog tasks
- Specialised skills
How Private Lessons Work
Assessment & Planning
A one-on-one session covering your dog's history, your goals, and a hands-on behavioural assessment. Darren will develop a custom training plan and send you home with a clear set of homework and next steps.
Location: Your home or our training facility
Hands-On Instruction
Each session focuses on hands-on training with real-time feedback and coaching. Darren adjusts the approach based on your dog's progress and provides email support between sessions.
Frequency: Weekly or fortnightly recommended
Long-Term Success
As your dog progresses, sessions focus on generalising skills to new environments, involving other family members, and developing a maintenance plan that gives you the tools to continue independently. Booster sessions are available as needed.
Goal: Empower you to maintain training independently
Pricing
Private Lesson
One-on-one, tailored entirely to you and your dog — whether it is an initial assessment or a follow-up training session.
Travel Fee: $20 for locations more than 15km from Albany CBD
Get Personalised Help
Private lessons offer focussed attention and custom solutions for your unique situation.
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