Private Training
Private training sessions involve you, your dog, and your trainer. Depending on the plan recommended by your trainer after your initial behavior consultation, we recommend scheduling your sessions every 1-2 weeks to ensure consistent progress.
Sessions are 45 minutes in length, and can be done in-person, virtually over Zoom, or a combination of the two.
You can learn more about the consulting process through our Frequently Asked Questions.
*College Heights clients, please note: there is a $20 travel fee for all in-person training sessions that take place in the College Heights area. You will be invoiced separately for this.
“I met Vanessa when we were both students of the TRU Animal Health Technology program. Last year, I was looking for some help with my two dogs, Bongo (7) and Cooper (11). Both dogs have reactivity issues and they’re behaviors were starting to have a negative impact on our family life.
I knew that Vanessa had extensive experience with training and used positive reinforcement and force-free training methods so I decided to reach out to her for help. I wasn’t sure how well it would work as she was in Fort St. John and I was in Quesnel.
After an initial video consultation, Vanessa sent along a training plan and we got to work. Through email and videos, Vanessa and I worked through the plans and unexpected challenges along the way. The plans were easy to understand and she was quick to provide feedback when needed. The dog’s barking, lunging, and pulling behaviors were so deeply embedded, they are still a work in progress but we are now able to go enjoy our walks and have guests over (including unexpected ones) with less stress and anxiety.
Any dog would be lucky to get the opportunity to be a student of Vanessa’s!”
