PRIVATE LESSONS

Now servicing Pittsburgh and Akron/Canton areas!

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Private lessons can be done at your home or at our facility for specific behavior issues including but not limited to any type of aggression, fear, anxiety, compulsivity, or even basic manners if desired. The initial private session is 90 minutes long. Based upon the information provided to us on our behavior history form, we will prepare a preliminary plan. Upon arrival, one of our highly experienced trainers will observe the situation, begin with management changes, teach new skill sets and develop a customized plan for optimum success. After the visit, we will provide a detailed, written behavior treatment plan for you to keep and use as a blueprint to work from, sent within 72 hours via email or mailed.  With weekly updates, we will adjust the plan as needed based on progress. You will have access to your trainer for the life of your dog via phone, text or email for any questions and/or concerns, however, we may recommend an additional visit. And for certain behaviors, we will work in conjunction with your veterinarian to develop and implement the appropriate plan.  If you feel at any point you would like an additional visit, we are happy to accommodate you.

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A deposit of 50% percent of the initial 90-minute session ($89.50) is due before a private training session can be scheduled.

 

The deposit for private appointments canceled with more than 72 hours notice can be transferred to another private session or class.

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Private appointments that are canceled with less than 72 hours notice will be charged a $50 non-refundable fee. The remaining amount of the deposit can only be transferred to future private training sessions.

 

For packages of private lessons, these must be scheduled within 6 months - any remaining after this will be forfeited. Packages must be paid in full upon the first session.

 

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Mileage charges are as follows:

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• 30-40 miles from any Dogsmartz location: $50 round trip / each visit

• 41-50 miles from any Dogsmartz location: $75 round trip / each visit

• 51+ miles from any Dogsmartz location: mileage fee to be quoted

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There is a fee of $100 for after-hours appointments, which are appointments scheduled for 8pm or later.

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**Please note, no refunds for any private training sessions.**

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Reactive Private lessons

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Some dogs that display reactive behaviors may not be ready to enter a reactive class and would benefit from working one-on-one initially. For others, a class setting, even in the most controlled fashion, may not be suitable for them, so working individually will provide the best scenario for success. Because of this, we offer a specific private package for reactivity.

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Reactive Private lessons are done at our facility. Hours are typically divided into 30-45-minute sessions, decided by the trainer, for the best results for your dog. 

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Reactive Private Options

3 hours....................................................................$395

5 hours....................................................................$695

8 hours....................................................................$995

10 hours.....................................................................$1,250

Additional hour (1).................................................$150

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