• Prevent Behavioral Issues: Early, positive exposure to diverse experiences is crucial. Lack of proper socialization can lead to behavioral problems such as fear, anxiety, and aggression, which are common reasons for dogs being surrendered to shelters or euthanized. 
• Essential Life Skills: House training, polite greetings, and leash manners are most effectively taught during this formative period.
• In-Home Training Option: For puppies who benefit from learning directly in their home environment, private in-home sessions allow us to focus on household routines, transitions, and real-life situations where early habits are formed. In-home training is especially helpful for first-time puppy owners or families looking for highly personalized guidance.
• Safe & Controlled Environment: Our sanitized facility allows puppies to safely learn and socialize before they are fully vaccinated.
• “For this reason, the AVSAB believes that it should be the standard of care for puppies to receive such socialization before they are fully vaccinated.” — American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior

• Prevent Behavioral Issues: Without ongoing training and socialization, dogs may develop undesirable behaviors such as anxiety, fear, over-arousal, and aggression. 
• Distraction Training: Group classes provide real-world scenarios where dogs can practice and improve their abilites/skills amidst various stimuli.
• Bonding & Confidence: Positive reinforcement training strengthens the trust and communication between you and your dog, enhancing your relationship.
• In-Home Training Option: For well-mannered dogs who struggle with specific household behaviors, private in-home training allows us to work directly on real-world challenges such as manners, routines, and consistency within the home. 

• Safe & Supportive Setting: Dogs train behind visual barriers to prevent exposure to known triggers, ensuring they feel secure.
• Small Class Size: With a maximum of five dogs per class, each participant receives personalized attention and ample space to progress comfortably.
• Fear-Free & Positive Methods: Our science-backed approach focuses on gentle, reward-based training to encourage positive behaviors without force.
• Practical Skills: You and your dog will practice at a pace that suits their comfort level, reinforcing calmness and focus in various situations.

Two Private Training Options Available:

• Training Center Sessions: Work with your dog in our calm, distraction-managed classroom—ideal for focused learning, skill-building, and structured behavior work.
• In-Home Sessions: Private training in your home allows us to work directly on real-life routines and household challenges in the environment where they happen most. In-home sessions are especially helpful for puppies, first-time owners, and well-mannered dogs working on everyday home skills.

Why Choose Private Training?

• Tailored to Your Needs: Address challenges unique to your dog with a personalized training plan.
• Personalized Attention: Dedicated one-on-one coaching with step-by-step guidance.
• Flexible Environment: Choose the setting that best supports your dog’s learning style.

Sessions are one hour in duration. Availability may be limited, and sessions may book out several weeks in advance.

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