How does private training at Great Dog work?  First, we will send you an email questionaire so we have a good picture of your dog and skills.  Then, we meet with you and your dog for an assessment at Great Dog.  ($35 per half hour).  At the end of the half hour assessment, your educator will help you assess the best course of instruction for you and your canine.  

What About Day Play and Train? (our versions of the board and train) First we set up a free 1/2 hr consultation/evaluation (additional time will be charged.)  We then design a program and goals for your dog.  Typically, we train during day & business hours...so while you head off to your own job, your pooch will be at Great Dog for his!  Through out the day, your dog will get personalized, one on one training dedicated toward accomplishing his goals.  (Typically between 1-2 hours each day, depending on what you want your dog to master)  Between 5:30-7pm, you pick up your pup at Great Dog & head home!  Throughout our training program, we will report on his progress and give the occasional homework for you to practice.  The number of days and length of training sessions depend on what your dog's learning curve is and what types of things your dog needs to learn.  At the end of each curriculum, we will have a private session with you to teach you your dog's new tricks!  We typically suggest budgeting $400-$450 per week (plus daycare and/or overnight for basic skills.

Great Dog Now has a Dedicated Training Facility

Great Dog now sports a large training facility, dedicated to our obedience clients.  This is separate from our daycare (just 2 doors down), but offers an additional 1750 sq ft of training space.  Distractions can be added and other safe dogs may be introduced to the training process to teach your dog to appropriate play behaviors.  This new facility allows us to expand our group classes to daytimes and early evenings. 

How much does private training cost? 

At Great Dog                 $45 per hour (daycare not included but not necessary)

In Your Home                $70 per hour

At Great Dog with a nationally certified pet dog trainer:    $55

In Your Home with a nationally certified pet dog trainer:   $80