PRIVATE LESSONS
One-On-One Training
Now servicing Pittsburgh and Akron/Canton areas!
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.
Privates can be done for specific behavior issues such as, but not limited to, fear,
anxiety, aggression or if basic training (obedience/manners) is 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, we will first observe the
situation, implement management changes, and teach new skills sets. After the visit, we will
provide a typed Behavior Treatment Plan for you to keep and use as a blueprint to work
from. For any behavior issues, we will also send a letter to your veterinarian (if you approve)
to advise them of our observations and our plan moving forward. We will work closely with
your veterinarian in cases that require this. The plan will be adjusted accordingly based
upon our observations and may be further adjusted as we discuss progress in the weeks
ahead. You will have access to us for the lifetime of your pet after your visit via phone, text,
or email for any questions and/or concerns. We request you provide us updates weekly or
however often is needed via phone, email, or text.
For in home training, all dogs must be current on their Rabies.
If you attend a private session at our facility, we do require your dog to be vaccinated with the following:
• Rabies
• Bordetella
• Distemper
• Negative Fecal
Private Training Price List:
90 Minute Session (in home OR DSU)........................$195
Additional 60 Minute Session (in home OR DSU)............$135
1 – 90 Minute Session + 2 – 60 Minute Sessions ........................$395
*a $70 savings!*
3 – 1 Hour Sessions .........................................................................$375
5 – 1 Hour Sessions .........................................................................$595
VIRTUAL 60 Minute Session ………………………………………………….…$135
VIRTUAL 90 Minute Session ………………………………………………….…$195
**Please note, no refunds for any private training sessions.**
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The following guide is used for our mileage charges:
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25-35 miles from any Dogsmartz location: $50 round trip / each visit
• 36-50 miles from any Dogsmartz location: $75 round trip / each visit
• 51+ miles: mileage fee to be quoted
Please note we also have an after-hours fee:
• Appointments scheduled for 8pm or later: $100 fee
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Reactive Private lessons
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.
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.
Reactive Private Options:
3 hours……………………………………………………………………………………$450
5 hours……………………………………………………………………………………$695
8 hours…………………………………………………………………………………...$995
10 hours………………………………………………………………………….………$1,195
Additional hour (1) …………………………………………………………….…....$165
Hours are typically divided into 30-45 minutes sessions decided by the trainer for the best results for your dog.
*Please note: The only package that can be purchased before the initial 90-minute session
is the 1 – 90-minute session + 2 – 60-minute sessions. All other packages can be
purchased after the initial 90-minute session
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Deposit and Refund Policies
Payment: Payment in full is required before a session can be scheduled. This can be paid
with either credit card, cash, or check. You may call in to pay with credit card or stop into our
Poland location to pay with cash or check. Checks can be mailed but may delay the
scheduling of your session.
For private packages, all sessions must be scheduled within 6-months;
any remaining time after 6-months will be forfeited.
Private Packages must be paid in full upon first session.
Refund: As of 8/30/22 payments are non-refundable. If you cancel your session with more
than 72 hours’ notice the deposit can be transferred to another private or class. If the
session is canceled with less than 72 hours, there is a $50 non-refundable fee. The
remaining amount of the deposit can only be transferred to future private sessions.
Private Behavior Questionnaire: Click here to complete our fillable form. Please submit it to us via email, fax, or postal mail.