Day Training
Day Training Pathway
The Day Training Pathway is a personalized training program designed to help you and your dog build lasting skills through consistent, hands-on training. Rather than following a one-size-fits-all approach, you and I create a customized plan based on your dog's individual needs, your goals, and your lifestyle.
The program is billed weekly and includes a customized training plan, three hours of one-on-one training each week, one private lesson each week, and unlimited text support with your trainer.
We begin with an initial consultation where we'll discuss your goals, evaluate your dog's current skills, and create a training plan tailored specifically to your family.
Throughout the week, your dog will participate in three individual training walks to learn and practice new skills in a variety of real-world environments. During your weekly private lesson, we'll focus on transferring those skills to you so you feel confident continuing the training at home.
What to Expect
Most families notice meaningful improvement within the first month of consistent training. During this time, we're building the foundation for long-term success by teaching new skills, strengthening your relationship with your dog, and creating habits that support lasting behavior change.
Every dog learns at their own pace. While many dogs are ready to move on after about four weeks, others benefit from additional training to build reliability, practice in more challenging environments, or work through more complex behaviors such as reactivity, anxiety, or overexcitement. Rather than following a preset timeline, we'll reassess your dog's progress together every week and make recommendations based on how they're progressing toward your goals.
Your Dog’s Pathway
Phase 1: Foundation (most dogs spend about four weeks here.)
Build engagement and communication.
Introduce new skills and management strategies.
Develop confidence in a variety of environments.
Begin creating lasting behavior change.
After the Foundations phase, à la carte sessions become available.
Phase 2: Building Reliability (available as à la carte sessions)
Strengthen skills around real-world distractions.
Practice in new locations and more challenging situations.
Increase consistency and confidence.
Continue progressing toward your individual training goals.
Phase 3: Real Life (available as à la carte sessions)
Apply your dog's skills to everyday life.
Refine advanced behaviors and long-term goals.
Focus on maintenance, independence, and continued success.
Prepare you to confidently maintain your dog's progress for years to come.
Each dog's journey is unique. Some dogs move through the phases quickly, while others benefit from spending additional time building a strong foundation before moving on.