Private lessons come to you, because that’s where your dog’s habits live. Every lesson is one-on-one, in your home, in Connecticut or out to New York, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts. No group classes, and no private lessons at the facility.
Why We Train in Your Home
Training that only happens in a facility doesn’t transfer. Your dog didn’t learn to pull on a training floor. They learned it on your street. They jump on guests at your front door, bolt out of your car, and tune you out in your own backyard. So that’s where we fix it, with your distractions, your routine, and your family in the room.
The usual suspects: leash pulling, jumping on people, door dashing, a recall that only works when they feel like it, counter surfing, puppy nipping, crate and potty trouble, and manners around kids and visitors. If it’s driving you nuts at home, it’s fair game.
Step One: The In-Home Consult
Every new client starts here. I sit down with the whole family and take a real look at what’s going on with your dog in their own environment, not a generic checklist. You’ll leave with homework and honest feedback the same day, and your program gets built around what I actually saw.
$500 in Connecticut, $600 out of state. Non-refundable, but fully credited toward any training program you book within six months.
In-Home Private Lessons
This is where you learn to do what I do. Every session, I work your dog and coach you, so the skills don’t disappear the minute I leave. You get homework between sessions, and we build from there at your dog’s pace. Training you, to train your dog. That’s the whole deal.
Connecticut: 1 session $250, 4 sessions $900, 8 sessions $1,700, 12 sessions $2,400.
New York, Rhode Island, Massachusetts: sessions run every other week, with travel built into the price. Ask us for out-of-state pricing.
Want Faster Progress?
Day training at our Glastonbury facility pairs with private lessons. Your dog gets the reps with me during the day, and you learn to keep it going at home. Ask about the $1,350 combo package.
Need it done faster than that? Board and train is the quickest path to real change. Not sure which fits? That’s what the consult is for.
A Tip You Can Use Tonight
Train in short bursts. Three to five minutes, a few times a day, beats one long session every weekend. Dogs learn in reps, not marathons, and ending while your dog is still into it keeps them wanting more. Pick one skill, practice it before meals, and stop on a win.
Reactive or Fearful Dog?
Barking, lunging, or fear-based reactivity needs its own plan. Our reactive programs, including in-home options, live on their own page: Reactive Dog Rehab.
Policies
Private lessons are fully refundable with one week’s notice if training hasn’t started yet. Second dog and every dog after that: 10% off.
Ready to start? Book your in-home consult: call 860-579-6441 or email Enrollment@EliteTrainingCenters.Net.