Private In-home Dog Training
Personalized, one-on-one coaching for puppies and adult dogs in Hamilton, Burlington, Oakville, Norfolk County and select surrounding areas.
Get practical help with pulling, barking, jumping, puppy biting, leash reactivity, unreliable recall and everyday household manners—all within your dog’s real home and neighbourhood environment.
Serving Hamilton, Burlington, Oakville, Haldimand and Norfolk County
Why choose in-home training?
Training in your own home and neighbourhood is often the most effective way to see real results. Here is how we can help:
Real-World Application: We address behaviours exactly where they happen—whether it’s jumping on guests at the front door or barking at the window.
Reduced Stress: Many dogs (and owners!) feel more relaxed learning in a familiar space rather than a busy classroom.
Personalized Focus: Every session is 100% customized to your specific goals and your dog’s unique personality.
Convenience: We work around your schedule, saving you the commute and the hassle.
Puppy Privates
(For puppies up to 5 months of age)
Start your puppy off on the right paw with personalized, in-home training! Our Puppy Foundations Program is designed to help you build a solid relationship, foster confidence, and establish strong habits right in the comfort of your own home.
Through dedicated one-on-one coaching, we guide you step-by-step through essential puppy manners, real-world socialization, and proactive problem prevention. Whether you are navigating house training, sharp puppy teeth, or setting early boundaries, we tailor every session to fit your puppy’s personality and your daily routine.
What We Cover:
House & Crate Training: Fast-tracking potty success and creating a stress-free crate routine.
Puppy Nipping & Chewing Solutions: Simple strategies to curb biting, destructive chewing, and high-energy chaos.
Socialization & Confidence Building: Safely exposing your puppy to novel sights, sounds, surfaces, and environments.
Core Obedience Foundations: Early sit, down, name recognition, focus, recall (come), and beginner loose-leash skills.
Proactive Behaviour Prevention: Stopping unwanted habits before they start, from door-dashing to counter surfing.
– 3 one-hour private training sessions – Online Socialization Checklist – 3 months access to our Online Puppy Preschool with over 45 videos and handouts to support your training – Priority email support throughout the program to ensure you have success between each session – Access to our exclusive client only Facebook group for further support Requirements: Puppies 8-22 weeksLearn more
Perfect Pet
(For dogs 5 months and up)
Leash Reactivity & Behavior Modification: Taming leash reactivity (barking, lunging, hyper-arousal), impulse control around triggers, anxiety, and resource guarding.
Core Obedience: Reliable sit, down, stay, place command, a rock-solid recall (come when called), and loose-leash walking.
Household Manners: Polite door greetings, boundaries around food and furniture, counter surfing prevention, and curbing nuisance barking.
Socialization & Confidence: Helping your dog navigate new environments, people, and real-world distractions with calm confidence.
Advanced Off-Leash Reliability: Taking your training to the next level for maximum freedom and safety outdoors.
This program includes: – 5-7 one-hour private sessions (Number of sessions depends on your training goals) – A comprehensive training plan to implement each week – 3 months access to our online training portal with over 50 videos and handouts – Priority email/text support throughout the course of your training program – 3 months access to our bi-weekly continuing education Drop-In Group Training classes – Access to our exclusive training group on Facebook where you can ask questions, discuss with other dog owners, post videos to be reviewed and more!Learn more
Rock Solid Recall
(For those who want to have a dog who comes when called off leash)
Unlock true off-leash freedom with our Rock Solid Recall program! Designed for active dogs and adventure seekers, this program uses proven, fair remote-collar training to give you 100% confidence in your dog’s recall—even around major distractions.
What’s Included:
Clear, stress-free remote collar conditioning
Reliable recall training for high-distraction environments (dogs, wildlife, open fields)
Engagement and focus building
Essential off-leash safety and handler skills
Give your dog the freedom they love and the peace of mind you deserve.
This program includes: – 3 one-hour private sessions – Priority email support throughout the course to ensure you have success between each session – A comprehensive training plan to implement each week – 3 months access to our online training video portal – Access to our exclusive training group on Facebook where you can ask questions, discuss with other dog owners, post videos to be reviewed and more! Please note this does not cover behaviour modification and is solely intended to work on the recall onlyLearn more
FAQ:
How much does private in-home dog training cost?
Our private training programs are based on results. Pricing depends on your dog’s needs, your goals, and the number of sessions required.
What areas do you serve?
We offer private dog training in Hamilton, Burlington, Oakville, Norfolk County, and surrounding areas.
Can private training help with leash reactivity?
Yes. Our Reactive Rover program is designed for dogs who bark, lunge, or overreact to dogs, people, or other triggers.
Do you offer puppy private training?
Yes. Puppy Privates are available for puppies under 6 months and cover house training, crate training, biting, chewing, socialization, and basic obedience.
Is private training better than group classes?
Private training is best when you need a customized plan, help at home, behaviour support, or one-on-one coaching. Group classes can be a good option for general obedience and social practice.