Private Lessons

Owner Education

It is no secret that having a dog can be challenging. Knowing where to start is difficult as there is so much conflicting information. Apex Dog Training prides itself on concise, clear and thorough owner education, leaving you armed with the mental and physical tools to succeed with your dog. As Elijah says “if you have a dog, you are a dog trainer”, and this is exactly the approach we take to educating you (the owner).

What you will learn:

  • Leash handling skills.

  • Luring, shaping and markers.

  • How your dog thinks.

  • Teaching new behaviours.

  • Counter-conditioning and desensitisation.

What To Expect.

  • INTRO SESSION

    The first session will be an initial discussion about your dog, regarding behaviour, how they respond to you, how they act in and around the house and how they interact with the outside world. In this discussion we will touch on some foundational rules, expectations and goals.

    I’ll take you through all the foundational structures of dog training, and system that I teach including leash handling skills, markers, luring, basic obedience, manners and the specific behaviour modification the dog needs. I will request videos each week to ensure you understand what we work on, and are applying it correctly.

  • WHAT'S INCLUDED?

    • Program for you to follow each week with a breakdown of everything discussed in the session to refer back to.

    • Puppy training guide.

    • Access to my current client private Instagram with tutorials/instructional videos.

    • Weekly check-ins.

    • You have me as a dog trainer for life meaning, whenever you have questions, need help or support you can call or text me anytime.

  • SESSION STRUCTURE

    Sessions may vary in frequency depending on the specific dog. As some dogs have more serious problems which are ingrained, they may naturally need more work, where others may only need 2 sessions (puppy training).

    I recommend at least 2-3 sessions minimum, for a desired result and long-lasting success.

    Sessions 1 and 2 will be within 2-4 weeks of each other. Sessions 3 and above will have larger breaks in between, in order for you to practice all the relevant skills.

    First session will be two hours as there is a lot to learn and discuss, follow up sessions will be 1 hour.

    All initial sessions will be in-home private lessons, until we progress to public spaces e.g parks.

Pricing

Hourly rate: $180 P/h (Including GST)

1 Hour = $180

2 Hours = $360

Payments will be accepted after session (same day) through bank transfer.

If you are happy with this, and/or have any further questions please feel free to text, email or call me.