Virtues of Home Based Training

Certainly both private lessons and group classes have their place. I have taught thousands of students in classroom situations and most of them have gotten started getting their dogs under control. 

I have switched my focus to private in home training because:

  • Private lessons give the dog owner 100% of the instructors attention
  • Curriculum can be tailored to the needs of the owner and dog
  • Time frame expectations are under the control of the dog owner, not the trainers class schedule
  • Practice a little and progress a little, or practice a lot and progress a lot. It’s up to you
  • Training can start with minimal distraction which sets both dog and owner up for success
  • Your lessons are schedule on an as needed/as your ready basis
  • You don’t miss important training because you have a class conflict
  • Individual problems can be solved with less stress, and no embarrassment
  • Less stressful way to start training for many dogs and owners
  • Distractions can be introduced when the dog is ready
  • I do the driving for you!
  • Home based visits to help you train your dog are just a phone call or email away.


Please contact Joyce with any questions you may have.


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