Private Training
Canine Character offers a wide variety of private training options, including adult and puppy training, behavior modification, single and multiple session packages... We offer private training both in-home and at our Frederick training location. Please email info@caninecharacter.com or call 301-639-6536 to inquire.
Private Training for Good Manners
Good Manners classes not fitting your schedule? Now you can customize your dog's Good Manners training program so the whole family, including the kids, can get involved. Private training is generally $95/hour (plus travel expenses if applicable), or check out one of our great value packages below.
Good Manners Packages: A great way to get off to the right start with a new puppy or get on the right track with an older dog. We'll customize a curriculum for your needs, including behaviors like sit, down, wait, polite greeting, walking on lead, leave-it, and coming when called. Owners will learn how to use a clicker, teach behaviors, and how to prevent or modify common behavior challenges. Dog-friendly methods are used throughout. Please email info@caninecharacter.com or call 301-639-6536 to inquire.
Good Manners Packages: A great way to get off to the right start with a new puppy or get on the right track with an older dog. We'll customize a curriculum for your needs, including behaviors like sit, down, wait, polite greeting, walking on lead, leave-it, and coming when called. Owners will learn how to use a clicker, teach behaviors, and how to prevent or modify common behavior challenges. Dog-friendly methods are used throughout. Please email info@caninecharacter.com or call 301-639-6536 to inquire.
- Good Manners Package: includes an initial 60 minute private training session and three additional 45 minute sessions. Total cost is $375*
- Good Manners Plus Package: includes an initial 60 minute private training session and five additional 45 minute sessions. Total cost is $540*
Private Consultation for New Puppies
Get a head start on developing your puppy’s good character with our new Puppy Character private consult for puppies 8 to 16 weeks of age. Puppy Character consults will cover topics such as:
- Jumping
- Biting/Nipping
- Housetraining
- Crate Training
- Early Food/Toy Guarding
- Safe Socialization
- Prevention of Problems
Dogs & Storks for Expecting Families
Dogs & Storks® helps expecting families with dogs get ready for life with baby. The program offers positive, practical, and fun solutions to challenges that often arise when a family with a dog adds a new baby to the household, including:
- Answers to your questions about babies and safety
- Must-know information for expecting parents with dogs
- Practical solutions, from do-it-yourself techniques to hands-on help
- Thorough preparation, because we know prevention is always the best cure!
Private Training for Problem Behaviors
Does your dog have problem behavior you'd like to change? We can help with these (and more!):
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- Aggressive behavior
- Fear
- Difficulty with handling or restraint at the veterinarian or when trimming nails
- Protectiveness of toys, food
- Thunder phobia
- Separation anxiety
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