Private one-on-one dog training. In your real life.
1-hour in-home and in-the-field sessions. 6–10 weeks. A custom plan built around your dog, your goals, and the actual places you live, walk, and work.
Is private training right for you?
Private sessions work best for owners who want to be in the driver's seat. Here's how to know if that's you — and where to look if it isn't.
- You want to be hands-on in your dog's training
- You can commit to 45 minutes of daily practice
- You want to learn how to handle your dog yourself
- Your dog has obedience, leash, recall, or behavior issues you're ready to work on
- You want results that hold long after sessions end
- You don't have time for daily homework
- Your dog has severe behavior issues that need full-time structure
- You travel often or have an unpredictable schedule
What your dog will learn.
Two parallel tracks: the obedience commands every dog should know, and the real-world behaviors that make those commands actually matter.
The vocabulary.
- 01Sit
- 02Down
- 03Stay
- 04Heel
- 05Recall (come)
- 06Place
- 07Leave it
- 08Quiet
The way of being.
- Off-leash reliability in real environments
- Calm and neutral around distractions
- No more pulling, jumping, lunging, or barking
- Composed in public — stores, parks, restaurants
- Resolved reactivity, aggression, or fear (where applicable)
Your goal is simple: trust, obedience, and freedom in all environments.
How we build a dog who listens anywhere.
We train in stages — from controlled environments to chaos — so the obedience holds wherever you go. This is the system.
Foundation. Structure. Communication.
Your dog learns the basics in the calmest environment they know. We set the rules of the house, install the language we'll use everywhere else, and lay groundwork that holds.
Sidewalks. Driveways. Low-distraction streets.
We add real-world variables one at a time — neighbors, other dogs at a distance, mail trucks, bikes. Obedience that only works inside doesn't count.
Parks. Pet-friendly stores. Busy areas.
This is where obedience meets real life. We work in the environments most likely to break your dog's focus until those environments stop being a problem.
Your dog's actual life.
Pickleball courts. Hiking trails. The brewery patio. Wherever you want them to be reliable. We've trained dogs in places most trainers wouldn't think of.
Programs run 6–10 sessions depending on your dog. Severe cases — reactivity, aggression, dog/people selectiveness — extend to 8–10 for more controlled exposure.
How sessions work.
One hour, once a week, in the environments that matter — and your full schedule locked before training starts.
- 1 hrPer session
- 1×Per week
- 100%Booked in advance
- In-the-fieldWe come to you and to the places your dog needs to learn
Why we book everything up front: clients have told us their worst trainer experiences came from rescheduling chaos and trainers who couldn't keep a calendar. We don't do that. You'll know your full schedule before training starts.
We train the owners just as much as the dogs.
Real training doesn't happen in a 1-hour session once a week. It happens in the 45 minutes a day you put in afterward — walking, practicing, holding your dog accountable in the small moments.
That's why we don't sell single sessions. Or "magic fixes." Or anything that lets you off the hook.
If you're willing to put in 45 minutes a day, your dog will be unrecognizable in 8 weeks. If you're not, we'll be honest with you at the consultation — and we'll point you to a program that fits better.
per week
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Everything's included. Even the treats.
Most trainers expect you to buy your own equipment, then quietly add it to the invoice. We don't. Your kit is part of the program.
- 01Custom-fit e-collarYours to keep
- 02Leashes & long-lines4ft, 6ft, 15ft
- 03Slow-feeder bowlFor mealtime structure
- 04Treat pouchTrainer-grade, on-belt
- 05Premium treatsFreeze-dried salmon, chicken, beef liver, pig ears, bully sticks
- 06Demo dog accessFor reactivity work — exclusive to CKC
- 07Lifetime group classesAfter graduation, free forever
- 08The CKC communityPack walks, socials, bring-your-dog events
Most trainers expect you to buy your own equipment. We don't. Everything you need to train your dog comes with the program — including the treats they actually want to work for.
Get my kit + planCurious about how we actually train?
We use a balanced approach — clear structure, fair correction, and meaningful reward. No tricks. No avoidance. We train dogs the way dogs actually learn.
Fern. Fear-reactive rescue → CKC demo dog.
"She used to lunge at every dog we passed. Now she helps us train other reactive dogs. The progression made it feel inevitable — not magic."
Before you book.
Five things people ask before scheduling. If your question isn't here, text us at (435) 525-3493 — we usually answer within an hour during business hours.
How long until I see results?
Most clients see meaningful change by Week 2 — your dog responding to commands, calmer in the home, clearer communication. Real-world reliability builds from Week 4 onward. By Week 8, your dog should be reliable in environments that used to set them off.
What if my dog has serious behavioral issues?
We work with reactivity, aggression, fear, and dog/people selectiveness regularly. These cases extend to 8–10 sessions to allow for more controlled exposure and repetition. We also use our personal demo dogs to safely work through reactivity — something most trainers in the area can't offer.
Why don't you sell single sessions?
Because they don't work. One session can show you a few techniques, but it can't change behavior. Real training requires a foundation, a progression, and consistent practice. We've seen too many "single session" clients come back frustrated because nothing stuck. We'd rather not take your money for something we know won't deliver.
What if I miss a week or have to reschedule?
Life happens. We're flexible within reason — but the program assumes consistency. Missing a week here and there is fine. Missing every other week will slow your dog's progress, and we'll be honest with you about it.
Do I need to buy any equipment?
No. Everything is included — e-collar, leashes, treat pouch, premium treats, slow feeder bowl. Most competitors charge separately for tools. We don't.
Every program starts with a free in-home consultation.
30–45 minutes. We'll evaluate your dog, listen to your goals, and build a custom plan — including pricing — before we leave. No pitch, no pressure.