Personalized support from experienced trainers

private training

Personalized, one-on-one dog training designed to fit your goals, your schedule, and your dog’s unique needs.

 

TAILORED TRAINING FOR YOUR DOG’S NEEDS

why choose private training?

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Private training offers the most personalized way to work with our experienced trainers on your schedule and at your pace.

Whether you're navigating reactivity, fear-based behaviors, or simply want the flexibility of one-on-one support, private lessons allow us to tailor each session to your dog’s unique personality, learning style, and environment.

Private training is especially helpful for:

  • Dogs who are fearful, reactive, or easily overstimulated

  • Guardians working on behavior issues not suited for group settings

  • Families needing a flexible or customized approach to training

  • Anyone looking to build strong, individualized foundations with their dog

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We were feeling a bit dejected by the time we came to Believe in Dog, but they brought so much hope and positivity to our situation. We began with 1:1 training with Stephanie, who had a ton of love for him.

Next we enrolled him in Reactive Rovers and our minds were truly blown. Receiving training alongside other dogs in a positive, controlled environment made a world of difference.

Roscoe has become a different dog on leash and we successfully take daily walks without his anxiety spiking. I cannot recommend them enough!

- ELIANA B. -

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In-person, virtual, or in-home

where we train

Most of our private lessons take place at our beautiful, indoor, climate-controlled training center, where we have ample space to work on everything from basic manners to complex behavioral concerns.

We also offer virtual lessons for convenience and accessibility. In-home sessions are available by request and include a travel fee.

Expert guidance from certified trainers

your training team

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Director of Training and Owner

Stephanie Bennett, CPDT-KSA

  • Leash Reactivity, Resource Guarding, Stranger Danger, Baby Makes Four, Kids and Dogs, Therapy Dog Training, Fear and Anxiety, Behavior Modification, Potty Training, Puppy Training, Trick Training, Socialization, Basic Skill Training, Dog-Dog Interactions, and more.

    • Initial two hour lesson - $330

    • Follow Up Lesson/s (90-120 minutes) - $260

    • Virtual (Zoom) One Hour Lesson - $160

    In-Home lessons not available.

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SENIOR TRAINER

Megan Gerfen, CPDT-KA

  • Leash Reactivity, Cooperative Care, Basic Skill Training, Pulling on Walks, Polite Greetings, Stranger Danger, Fear and Anxiety, and more.

    • Initial 90-120 minute lesson - $225

    • Follow Up Lesson/s (60-90 minutes) - $175

    • Virtual (Zoom) One Hour Lesson - $130

    • Mini Follow-up Lesson/s (30 minutes) - $75

    In-Home lessons available on a case-by-case basis within about a 5-mile radius of our training center.  Additional travel fees apply and availability is limited.

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Puppy Day School Manager/Trainer

Alyssa Renteria

  • Puppy Training including potty training, crate training, jumping, nipping, chewing

    • Initial 90 minute lesson - $195

    • Follow Up Lesson/s (60-90 minutes) - $170

    • Virtual (Zoom) One Hour Lesson - $100

    In-Home lessons available within about a 5-mile radius of our training center. Additional travel fees applly and availability is limited.

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Private Training Policies & Timing

Before booking, please take note of our private training guidelines:

  • Each lesson includes phone and email support within 2 weeks of the lesson

  • We recommend 2 to 3 weeks between your Initial and Follow-Up lessons

  • Follow-Up lessons must be completed within 2 months of your Initial Lesson or a previous Follow-Up lesson

  • Mini Lessons with Megan may be recommended after your Initial Lesson (with Stephanie or Megan) and are especially popular with clients working through fear or leash reactivity

BEGIN YOUR TRAINING JOURNEY

ready to start?

Fill out our quick Behavior Questionnaire to take the first step toward personalized training.