North County
San Diego
Dog Training
Don’t get lost in a crowd!
With San Diego private dog training, you’ll work one-on-one with Lynn Webb, a certified trainer, to address your dog’s specific needs and challenges. Sessions are always positive, relaxed and fun, so your dog stays calmer and more focused. And that often means you’ll see progress sooner than you would in a group class. It’s great for the human, too, because there’s no stress and no pressure to go at a certain pace. You’ll be able to ask questions, express frustrations, and celebrate success without the fear of being judged or holding up the rest of the class.
PRIVATE DOG TRAINING IS PERFECT FOR THOSE WHO HAVE A NEW PUPPY OR HAVE A DOG WHO:
Fears people, dogs, or unfamiliar situations
Barks, lunges or pulls while on walks
Chews or destroys things
Eliminates inappropriately
Doesn’t come when called
Whines for attention or barks at the door
Jumps on people
Keep reading to learn more about private training packages. All packages include: a detailed training plan; a treat pouch; email support; and information about diet, exercise, and enrichment. You’ll also get detailed notes after each session to keep track of what was covered and the progress that took place.
PRIVATE CONSULTATION
Required for all training packages
Length: 90 Minutes | Cost: $140
This is where positive change begins! The consultation is designed to get to know you and your dog better, discuss any challenges you might be having, what behaviors you’d like to see, what your expectations are, and any other special considerations.
Every dog is an individual, and deserves an approach personalized to their specific needs. Your input and honest communication will help determine the best course of action for your dog. At the end of the consultation, you’ll receive recommendations for the training package(s) that’s most beneficial for your situation.
What you’ll receive:
Discussion of the problem you’d like to change
Clarity on your ideal outcome or goal
Recommendations for a training and/or management plan
A clicker, along with a beginning lesson in clicker training
One short training session
House training set-up or fixes (if necessary)
PRIVATE PUPPY TRAINING
Group classes introduce your puppy to other puppies; but private training gives her a head-start and sets her up for success before she ever sets paw in class. Training takes place in the convenience of your own home, and you’ll both receive personalized instruction and attention for the most common puppy problems, behaviors and skills.
Note: A Private Consultation is required to enroll in puppy training. See above.
PUPPY’S FIRST STEPS
For: Puppies under 3 months old Length: 4 one-hour sessions
Cost: $400
This package lays the groundwork for a well-socialized puppy and focuses on potty training, chewing, play biting, crate training, handling, muzzle training, recall, jumping, stealing, digging, counter-surfing, and socialization.
PUPPY PRESCHOOL
For: Puppies from 3 -5 months old Length: 6 one-hour sessions
Cost: $600
Puppy Preschool covers some of the training in Puppy’s First Steps PLUS some basic manners and behaviors like sit, friendly greetings, wearing a harness, loose-leash walking, drop, leave it, and recall. This package includes 1-2 field trips to work in a real-world environment and two 30-minute massage sessions, which take place immediately following selected training sessions. Massage helps lower cortisol (the stress hormone), release toxins, and promote a sense of well-being. This means that your dog will be calmer and more receptive to training. Click here to learn more about canine massage, or get started by clicking the button below.
PUPPY KINDERGARTEN
For: Puppies from 5 -7 months old Length: 8 one-hour sessions
Cost: $800
Puppy Kindergarten incorporates all of the training in Puppy’s First Steps and Puppy Preschool PLUS your puppy will learn how to strengthen new behaviors with distance, duration, and increased distraction. This package includes 2-3 field trips to work in a real-world environment and two 30-minute massage sessions, which take place immediately following selected training sessions. Massage helps lower cortisol (the stress hormone), release toxins, and promote a sense of well-being. This means that your dog will be calmer and more receptive to training. Click here to learn more about canine massage, or get started by clicking the button below.
PRIVATE DOG TRAINING
Feeling frustrated with your dog? Wish you could take him places or invite people over without worry? Tearing your hair out over his lack of manners? Can’t go to a group class because you don’t have time or it’s stressful (for you or him?) If any of these sound familiar, private training is the answer! Check out the packages below and let’s get started making a positive change.
Note: A Private Consultation is required to enroll in dog training. See above.
GENERAL MANNERS
For: Adult dogs Length: 6 one-hour sessions
Cost: $600
Good house and neighborhood manners are the key to enjoying your dog out on walks and in your own home. Your dog will learn to listen and respond to your cues, and you’ll have fun watching your dog’s behavior change and their confidence grow! The focus of these sessions will be on must-have behaviors including sit, stay, leave-it, polite greetings, loose-leash walking, and coming when called.
This package includes two 30-minute massage sessions, which follow selected training sessions. Massage helps lower cortisol (the stress hormone), release toxins, and promote a sense of well-being. This means that your dog will be calmer and more receptive to training. Click here to learn more about canine massage, or get started by clicking the button below.
REACTIVITY RELIEF
For: Fearful, shy, nervous, or reactive dogs Length: 4, 8, or 12 one-hour training sessions
Cost: $400-$1200
Does your dog hide from visitors? Bark or lunge at other dogs or people on walks? Startle at unfamiliar sounds or sights? These are often indications of a fearful, shy, or nervous dog. Private training builds your dogs confidence and decreases anxiety. Together, you’ll enjoy walks, explore new places, and welcome people into your home.
Getting Started: The 4-session package includes help with management, introduces foundation exercises to increase focus and confidence, and offers new behaviors.
Next Step: The 8-session package continues to build focus and confidence while decreasing fear and anxiety, and uses the foundation exercises to create new behaviors.
Keep Going: The 12-session package, for dogs with multiple issues, increases your dog’s proficiency with her new skills and continues to help decrease your dog’s fears while strengthening her confidence.
The 8- and 12-session packages may include 30-minute massage sessions. Massage helps lower cortisol (the stress hormone), release toxins, and promote a sense of well-being. This means that your dog will be calmer, less vigilant, and more receptive to training. Click here to learn more about canine massage, or get started by clicking the button below.
RATTLESNAKE AVOIDANCE
For: Puppies or Adults Length: 5 one-hour sessions
Cost: $400
The great thing about living in San Diego is that we get to hike with our dogs year-round. But with warmer Spring and Summer temperatures comes increased snake activity, which means more opportunity for our dogs to be able to interact with snakes. Rattlesnake Avoidance Training will teach your dog how to respond to visual and auditory cues to avoid encounters with snakes.
How does it work? Throughout the five sessions, your dog will learn behaviors that will keep him safe when threatened. Understanding when to come when called, how to avoid a snake, and where to go when a snake is near will increase the likelihood that you and your dog will be able to avoid a dangerous interaction with a rattlesnake.
Training also includes tips on management and learning what makes snakes dangerous. Successful rattlesnake avoidance training relies upon on-leash engagement or close supervision of your dog. No live snakes are used in training.
“Lynn is a kind, dedicated and patient trainer. Best of all, Marly has fun with her and is always excited to see her!”
–Vicki Notaro, Rancho Penasquitos
FAST FAQS
Q. What is your cancellation policy?
A. We request 12-hour notice when canceling consults and pre-paid sessions.
