Mitchell standing with Nala during private dog training

One-on-one dog training

Private Training

One-on-one coaching with Mitchell for your dog and your goals.

Send the request and Mitchell will call to schedule.

Private coaching focus

Pick the problem. Train the real moment.

Dog practicing leash focus during private coaching
01

Leash and focus

PullingHeelingEngagement
Handler practicing calm focus with a dog
02

Behavior support

ReactivityBitingConfidence
Dog watching handler during recall practice
03

Recall and reliability

RecallOff leashScent work

How it works

Call first. Train with a plan.

Three steps. No calendar maze.

1

Send the request

Tell Mitchell what is going on and where your dog needs help.

2

Talk through the details

Mitchell calls to ask better questions and decide whether private training fits.

3

Schedule and train

You pick the first session together, then work from a focused plan.

Dog practicing during private trainingDog practicing loose leash walking

What you get

Real practice, the why, then a fix you can repeat.

Most dogs do not need hours a day. Ten focused minutes, done consistently, can change a lot.

Real practice

Work the actual moments that break down.

The why

Understand dog behavior, not just commands.

The fix

Know what to change and when to reward.

Practice with me

Clear reps with feedback in the moment.

Homework

Simple drills for home and walks.

10 minutes a day

Small daily reps build the trained dog.

Mitchell Kilkenny with Nala

Learn more about the trainer

Mitchell Kilkenny brings Search and Rescue K9 handling into everyday dog training.

Private coaching is shaped by real-world handling: reading the dog in front of us, building clearer communication, and practicing around the distractions that actually show up in daily life.

Learn about Mitchell