Are you ready to take on the task of training your dog by yourself, but need a coach? Or perhaps you’ve already tried working with other trainers but haven’t gotten results? Or maybe you’re interested in one of our more immersive training experiences but not yet ready to pull the trigger on that investment?
If so, you and your dog may benefit from our unique, 1-on-1, self-paced format—private dog training lessons. With this option, we’ll take you through the process of learning about your dog and will teach you our training methodology. Completely customizable, private dog training can work well for puppies, older dogs with behavioral issues, and any dog in between.
We require at least one private lesson for all dogs before they sign up for our Behavior Modification Dog Training program. This way, we can get to know your dog a bit better and ensure its stay at Wilde Acres will be successful.
In your first one-hour, in-person lesson, we’ll assess your dog, discuss your training goals, and determine your custom lesson plan.
Buy each lesson ala carte (i.e., “pay as you go”) or purchase in bundles of five to save on each lesson.
You and your dog will attend the private lesson(s) together to learn the skills you can then bring home to solidify in your pup.
Every training retreat at Wilde Acres includes six follow-up sessions called Post Retreat Handler Classes. After a dog has completed a training retreat, both owner and dog are eligible to attend the weekly handler classes.
Handler classes are designed to help dog owners handle their dogs the way the Wilde Acres staff did, thus getting better behaviors. These classes will help owners feel completely confident in their dog and their skills. Wilde Acres staff recommends attending at least three handler classes.
Personal dog training can be a great alternative for those who may not want to leave their dog overnight for a training retreat or for dogs with specific concerns, such as physical or medical limitations.
If you’re looking for a training option with more hands-on training from our team but without staying overnight, check out our dog day training.
Beautiful property, sparkling clean facility and kind, knowledgeable trainers! Carter really speaks the language of both owners and dogs, and the proof is in the pudding. I’ve had two dogs trained by him and have nothing but fantastic experiences both times. Do yourself and your dog a favor and visit Wilde Acres. Your dog will be more responsive, safer, and happier for it. Highly recommended A+++
Thank you to the entire staff for being so welcoming and taking such great care of my lil best friend
Carter truly has a gift with all animals. He worked closely with both of my labs. He treated my dogs just like his own. Not only was Carter spot on with my dogs energy and what they needed individually to be successful. He also helped and coached me too. He taught me how to be confident when giving commands which made me more comfortable working alone with my dogs after their stay. My dogs love Carter and are always excited to see him even if it’s just his voice through the phone when his training videos come on! He is very knowledgeable and would recommend him 100 times over.
Wilde Acres is the place to go for any of your training or boarding needs. Working with Carter far exceeded my expectations. He was extremely patient with me and Finn (6 month old Blue Heeler) as we worked through training. The property is awesome. The training fields are awesome. The kennels are awesome. The care that was put in to the renovations is spot on. I will continue to work with and refer all my friends to Carter and Wilde Acres.
Thank you for everything!
The more sessions your dog experiences with Wilde Acres, the better their responses become. Ultimately, this means you’ll have greater control of your dogs’ behavior throughout its life. Plus, the more you buy, the more you save.
When you book, we can schedule your lesson(s) upfront, so you have your entire training program in place. We’ll require a $300 deposit to hold your reservation. This is refundable within 7 days of your start date if you choose to cancel. The remaining balance will be due when you attend your first lesson.
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