Distinctive Dog Training, LLC

  Positive solutions & personalized training for you and your dog  
Serving Keller TX and surrounding areas
817.600.9325

  Home     Methods & Testimonials     In-home Sessions     About Barb     Puppy Prep Program     Resources  


Home Schooling
Your Dog's Own Private Tutor

Private Tutoring

Do you have a dog and realize you really don't have the time to dedicate to training right now? Or have you tried training and found that it was a frustrating experience for both you and the dog? Learning the mechanical skills necessary for dog training can be a challenge. Dog trainers agree that most of our time is spent training humans rather than dogs. Dogs pick up things pretty quickly when the trainer has the correct timing and gives clear, concise cues.

As a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, I can take the lead in teaching your dog. Once the dog understands the skills, the leash can be turned over to you. Less stress for everyone!

Each Private Tutoring experience is customized and unique. The lessons plans will be developed based on what is important to your family. I will visit your home three times a week to work directly with the dog. I can do this while you're away at work and give your dog a mid-day break as well. The third session of the week can involve family members to get caught up on what the dog has been working on and to learn how to give cues and deliver reinforcement.

Skills taught can include the basics, like "sit", "down", "stay"; come when called; polite behaviors to include greeting without jumping, waiting at doorways; leash walking; becoming comfortable with body handling; dealing with fear issues. Each hour long session will also include a potty break and interactive playtime. A report card will be left after each session.
Fees for the Private Tutoring Program:

  • Initial Consultation: $50
  • 2 weeks of Tutoring (3 sessions per week): $390
  • 3 weeks of Tutoring (3 sessions per week): $575


    • The cost of the program includes one follow-up session at a later date to review and refresh as necessary

        
        


Leash Training Walks

Many times behavioral issues are simply the result of boredom. Running around a bit in the backyard just isn't enough for most young, active dogs. By walking a dog off your property a few times a week, he can not only be physically exercised, but he can be mentally stimulated as well. Sniffing, taking in the sights and sounds in the neighborhood are all beneficial to a dog's well being, making him a happier, calmer pet.

Dog walking by a Certified Professional Dog Trainer will benefit the home-alone dog by allowing him a release from being cooped up all day, give him a potty break, provide stimulation by being outdoors and teach him to walk politely on leash.

This service is for dogs who pull on leash, get over-excited when on walks and have a hard time curbing their enthusiasm. Dogs will learn polite leash walking using clicker training methods. This is not a program for leash aggression. Leash aggression requires a behavior modification/desensitization plan best handled through Private Tutoring and/or regular training sessions.

Each training walk will last 30-40 minutes.
Fees for the Training Walks:

  • 1 visit per week: $25
  • 2-3 visits per week: $22
  • 4-5 visits per week: $20


    • The initial consultation will count as one visit. Second dog, same location - $15

        
        

For more information, contact Barb Gadola at 817.600.9325
or email barb@distinctivedogtraining.com