Achieve Training Success TogetherOne-on-One Private Training designed to deliver tangible results and lasting behavioral improvements.
At Ridgeside K9 Charlottesville, our private training sessions are designed to build a solid foundation of obedience for your dog, tailored to your specific needs. In these one-on-one lessons, you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions and address any challenges without distractions. This focused setting allows both you and your dog to concentrate fully on the training tasks at hand, ensuring progress at a pace that suits you.
Whether you’re starting with your puppy or working with an adult dog, our experienced trainers guide you through a structured training program that emphasizes the fundamentals before moving on to more advanced skills. Our approach is straightforward and supportive, designed to make training an engaging and enjoyable experience for both you and your canine companion.
Learn the fundamental principles of dog training in a focused, supportive setting.From Basics to Brilliance
Just as any new skill requires a solid foundation, successful dog training hinges on mastering the basics. Our sessions focus on core obedience principles, ensuring your dog learns essential commands and manners. When your dog has a clear understanding of these fundamentals, they can rely on these skills in any situation—whether at home or in public—making everyday interactions smoother and more manageable.
LESSONS & RATES
5-Lessons (Includes Training Collar) $900
7-Lessons (Includes Training Collar) $1200
Discover the Benefits of Personalized Training
Unlock targeted results through one-on-one sessions that build a solid foundation, improve communication, and foster lasting behavioral change. Everything from crate training, separation anxiety, and potty training, to behavioral issues. In private training, we submerge your dog into a clear and consistent training plan. Not only correcting issues but providing a good foundation to prevent issues from coming up.
Potty Training
Crate Training
Loose Leash Walking
Behavioral Issues
Separation Anxiety
Place Command
Impulse Control
Stays
Aggression
Reactivity
Frequently Asked Questions
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During one-on-one training, your dog will learn essential obedience skills tailored to your goals. This often includes loose-leash walking, place command, impulse control, crate training, and recall, as well as how to focus and respond to you in a variety of environments. For dogs with behavioral issues, we’ll also work on reducing unwanted behaviors like reactivity, anxiety, or aggression. Every lesson is structured to build clarity, consistency, and communication between you and your dog.
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Our private training lessons are ideal for dog owners who want personalized, hands-on instruction and the flexibility to focus on their dog’s specific needs. Whether you’re starting fresh with a young puppy, working through behavioral challenges, or simply want to strengthen the bond with your dog through focused training, this program is designed for you. It’s also a great option for families who want to be more actively involved in the training process from start to finish.
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Each private training package includes five or seven one-on-one sessions with an experienced trainer, a training collar, and a customized training plan built around your dog’s behavior, lifestyle, and goals. Sessions take place in a distraction-managed environment to support success, and we offer guidance for in-home follow-through to ensure consistency. You’ll also receive support between sessions as needed, along with expert insight into how to reinforce and maintain your dog’s progress long term.