Please email to inquire about Availability or fill out This Intake Form.
In order to best meet your needs, I offer a variety of ways to meet with me:
Private training in your home
Virtual consultations
Farm Lessons at a private location near Bon Air
Private training in your own home
I will come to your home and work with you and your dog in a familiar, comfortable environment. Since many training challenges arise at home, this is often the most effective approach. After you complete the intake form, I'll reach out to learn more about you and your dog(s) and schedule your first lesson.
During our first session, I'll assess your dog's environment, identify any current challenges, and work with you to create an action plan. Often, simple adjustments to your dog's schedule, living situation, or exercise routine can make a big difference — we’ll cover these in detail. We'll also dive into training right away, focusing on how to teach essential skills and foundational behaviors.
Some dogs may only need one session, while more complex issues may require a series of lessons. All training is tailored to your dog's needs and your goals.
Virtual Consultations
Virtual training is an excellent option for addressing simpler issues, clients who prefer not to travel, or those who are too far from me. It's also a great choice for extremely fearful dogs who may not be comfortable with visitors at first. Starting with virtual sessions and gradually transitioning to in-person as the dog becomes more at ease can be an effective way to build success. While in-person sessions are sometimes necessary, we can often resolve a surprising amount of issues through virtual meetings alone.
Farm Lessons
I have a small office situated in a large, private open field with access to wooded trails in Midlothian, VA, near Bon Air. This location is perfect for working on off-leash skills, distraction training, and fear/reaction issues. The spacious environment provides ample room for increasing distance, building reliability, and giving your dog plenty of exercise.
Pricing
Hourly rates ($95–150/hr) apply to all in-person lessons and virtual meetings. I ask that you respect my time, as you would with any other hourly appointment. I accept digital payments as well as cash or check.
Private training is an investment in your dog’s future and your peace of mind. If the cost of private training is a concern, please reach out to me — I'm happy to discuss options and try to find a solution. If you can gather a group, I offer group rates, and you can share the cost with friends.
However, if your dog has fear or reactivity issues, a group setting may not be ideal at first. In that case, I can offer guidance and recommend resources to help you get started.
References are available upon request, and I have many clients who would be happy to share their experiences working with me!
Interested in scheduling a lesson? Please email me to ensure I have availability, and then I will have you fill out an intake form. You may receive an error message, but I assure you, I have received your form!