PRIVATE LESSONS
Clear, Practical Training for Real-Life Situations
Private training sessions are designed to help owners build clarity, structure, and reliability with their dog in the environments that matter most — at home and in everyday life.
Rather than focusing on quick fixes or generic techniques, private sessions are tailored to the individual dog, their temperament, and the goals of the household. Training is practical, realistic, and focused on skills that carry over beyond the session itself.
What to Expect from Private Training
Private sessions are structured, one-on-one training appointments where we work directly with you and your dog. Sessions are typically held in your home, on neighborhood walks, or in relevant real-world environments to ensure training is applicable to your day-to-day routine.
Training focuses on clear communication, consistent expectations, and helping dogs understand how to succeed within the household — not just during training sessions, but throughout daily life.
Common focus areas include:
Basic and advanced obedience
Leash walking and engagement
Impulse control and calm behavior
Reactivity and over-arousal
Household structure and routines
Each session builds on the previous one, with clear guidance provided for what to practice between sessions.
Who Private Training Is For
Private training is a good fit for owners who:
Want hands-on guidance and individualized support
Prefer to be actively involved in their dog’s training
Are looking to address specific behaviors or improve overall reliability
Value long-term results over quick fixes
This option works well for dogs who are generally manageable but need clearer structure, better communication, or targeted work in specific areas.
Training Approach
Training at Lakeshore Canine is built on clarity, consistency, and realistic expectations. Sessions are structured, calm, and focused on helping dogs understand how to succeed in everyday life — not just during training.
Private training emphasizes owner education and follow-through, ensuring skills are maintained long after sessions end. The goal is not quick fixes, but reliable behaviours that fit naturally into your routine.
Single Private Session
$160 + HST
Best for:
First-time dog training clients in Oakville
Addressing a specific behaviour concern
Skill refresh or troubleshooting
Assessing fit before committing to a program
Common goals:
Loose leash foundations
Jumping or impulse control
Focus and engagement
Management strategies
Foundations Package (5 sessions)
$750 + HST
Best for:
Mild to moderate reactivity
Dogs needing structure and consistency
Foundational obedience for everyday life
Common goals:
Loose leash walking
Basic obedience (sit, down, place, recall)
Impulse control
Reactivity foundations
Resource guarding
Advanced Foundations Package (8 sessions)
$1200 + HST
Best for:
Dogs with more complex behaviour challenges
Reactivity toward dogs or people
Owners seeking a higher level of reliability
Common goals:
Behaviour modification for reactivity or aggressive behaviour
Reliable obedience under distraction
Off-leash reliability
Consultation & Next Steps
Most private training clients begin with a consultation. This allows me to assess your dog, understand your goals, and determine whether private training or another option — such as Board & Train — is the best fit.
Following the consultation, a personalized training plan is recommended based on your dog’s needs and the results you’re aiming for.