Personalized Training for You and Your Dog
Learn to work through one or two specific issues with your dog.
Start with an evaluation.
We’ll look at what’s happening, practice together, and find your next step. A few lessons, without a package commitment.
Evaluation + hands-on training
One-on-one practice for your goals
What we can work on
Maybe your dog is great, but potty training is still a struggle. Or walks would be so much better without the pulling. Private lessons give us a focused place to start.
- Loose-leash walking
- Potty training
- Crate training
- Recall
- Separation anxiety
- Confidence and fear
- Conflict between household dogs
- Reactivity
- Resource guarding
- Jumping and greetings
- Settling and focus
- Barking
- Growling, snapping, or biting
- Impulse control
Working toward bigger goals or reliable off-leash skills?
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A clear path forward.
Tell me about your dog
Share what’s happening and what you want to work on. Mitchell will text you to learn more and schedule.
Meet and train together
Your $65 first session starts with 15–20 minutes of evaluation, followed by 30 minutes of real-life training.
Keep building at home
Leave with practical steps to use every day. Book $125 follow-up lessons when you need more support.
Real training. Everyday progress.
Invest in your skills
Dog training is a skill you can keep building. I teach you how to read your dog’s body language, understand what’s happening, and work through difficult situations with confidence. You leave knowing what to practice and how to respond at home.
Most of us were never taught these skills in school. Thousands of videos offer different philosophies and methods, but they can’t see you and your specific dog. Private coaching gives you feedback and a plan tailored to both of you.
The goal goes beyond a dog behaving well after time away with a trainer. You learn how to maintain the skills in your everyday life. Dogs aren’t robots, and progress isn’t a straight line: there will be better days and harder days. We adjust the practice and work toward steady improvement over time.
- Understand your dog’s signals
- Get guidance tailored to you and your dog
- Build skills for everyday challenges
When time is limited
Need me to put in the training time?
If you can’t be there or don’t have time for regular practice, Day Training may be a better fit. I work with your dog, get the repetitions in, then walk you through a short transfer session so you can keep those skills going.
Let’s get started
A better day with your dog starts here.
Not sure where to start? Begin with a $65 evaluation and hands-on training session. I’ll help you understand what your dog needs and recommend the next step.
Private training FAQs.
Where and when do you train?
- Belleville, NJMondays and Wednesdays.
- Liberty State Park, NJMondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.
- NYC*Central Park and Madison Square Park.
*NYC sessions are extremely limited due to demand, and rates are higher for these locations. All sessions are scheduled by appointment.
What payment options do you accept?
Cash, Zelle, Venmo, and credit cards. Payment is due on the day of training.
Why don’t you have an indoor facility?
My Search & Rescue experience shaped how I train. Indoor practice can be useful for specific skills, such as service work, tracking, or human remains detection (HRD) inside a building. For everyday pet training, I’ve found outdoor practice more useful.
Most owners want to enjoy calmer walks, dog-friendly outdoor restaurants, hiking, and time outside with their dog. We train in the places you’ll actually use those skills, so your practice connects to life beyond a weekly lesson in a facility.
Is private training right for my dog?
Private lessons are a good fit for one or two specific issues, like potty training or leash pulling, or if you’d like a few lessons without a package. If you’re unsure, we’ll start with an evaluation and I’ll recommend where to go from there.
Will you train my dog or teach me how?
Private training focuses on teaching you. I’ll show you the steps and coach you as you practice with your dog. It’s an investment in your skills as a handler, with practice to continue between lessons.
What if I don’t have much time to practice?
Day Training gives your dog more practice with me, followed by a short transfer session so you know how to maintain the skills at home.
See Day Training options →Do you offer service dog training?
Yes. Service dog training requires at least a six-week training package, followed by a minimum of two additional weeks for task training.
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