Our range of Private Lesson dog training programs is perfect for specialized, one-on-one training in your home.
Learn more about our dog training programs, and why working with DogMore Academy can help you achieve your dog training goals.
At DogMore Academy, we are proud to provide professional dog training services in Grand Rapids, Holland, Kalamazoo and the surrounding areas of Michigan. Our one-on-one, private dog training programs are perfect to get the results you need with your dog!
Using our educational background in the field of canine behavior – combined with our real-world experience of training a wide variety of dogs – we believe that dog training is about much more than just sit, down and stay. At its core, effective dog training is about creating great relationships between owners and their dogs. This enables you and your dog to enjoy your lives together, without frustration or fear of unwanted behaviors.
When you work with DogMore Academy, you’re working with more than just a dog trainer who will teach your dog how to sit. You’re working with a professional dog trainer who truly understands the world of canine behavior. You’re going to learn why your dog behaves in the way it does – and how their behavior can be shaped to deliver the results you want.
For private lessons, we offer three types of dog training programs.
The training included within our programs is fully customizable and will be centered around your dog training goals.
We also offer follow-up sessions which will allow you to check in with us to ensure your dog is continuing to achieve its potential.
All of our programs include lifetime access to our WalkMore Drop-In Clinics, meaning that you’ll continue to have access to our expert team – even after your program is finished!
Our Elite Program lasts for six lessons with two follow-up sessions.
This program will take your dog training experience to the next level – we’ll work with your dog in a variety of challenging environments, teach your dog to perform reliable off-leash commands, and teach you how to use an E-collar effectively for maximum control of your dog.
Our Complete Program lasts for four lessons with one follow-up session.
This program will create a harmonious relationship with your dog, including obedience commands, helpful techniques for managing your dog in your home, and an introduction to E-collar training.
Our Manners Program lasts for two sessions with one follow-up session.
This program lays a foundation for a solid relationship with your dog. It resolves basic behavioral issues and provides useful tips for managing your dog in your home.
Our Elite Program provides six lessons with two follow-up sessions. These lessons will take place primarily at your home, with the option to challenge your dog’s behavior in other environments if desired.
If you’re really looking to take your dog training to the next level – with your dog performing impressive off-leash commands in any number of different environments – then our Elite Program is the perfect choice for you. It is the most comprehensive program we offer at DogMore Academy for owners who want to realize their dog’s potential to its fullest.
We’ll begin by reviewing your present circumstances and evaluating your dog training goals. From there, we’ll formulate a plan which will challenge your dog and take their training up a notch. At the heart of our plan will be an understanding of the relationship between you and your dog, and how this training will continue to further the bond between the two of you.
Throughout the course of the six sessions, your dog will learn the full suite of obedience commands. We’ll also resolve any behavioral issues such as jumping, barking or aggression.
Then, we’ll move off-leash and introduce E-collar training. As your dog’s behavior continues to develop, we’ll slowly begin to introduce distractions which will truly pose a test to them. Overcoming these – and continuing to listen intently to your every instruction – is the true test for any dog.
As our lessons progress, you will be amazed at the transformation in your dog’s behavior. Their skillset will develop, and their confidence – and yours – will increase with every session.
This program also grants you lifetime access to our drop-in WalkMore sessions. These weekly sessions are open to past and present DogMore clients, and allow you to socialize your dog in a controlled setting with constant supervision. You’ll also have the opportunity to ask questions and get professional insight from an expert dog trainer.
By the end of our Elite Program, you will have built an unbreakable relationship with your dog based on mutual trust. You will be able to trust your dog to behave impeccably off-leash and in most public settings.
Summary of what our Elite Program includes:
Our Complete Program provides four lessons with one follow-up session. These lessons will take place primarily in your home environment.
If you’re looking to build a harmonious relationship with your dog, ensure they learn most obedience commands, and want an introduction to E-collar training, then our Complete Program is a great option.
We’ll begin by reviewing your present circumstances and evaluating your dog training goals. We’ll formulate a plan which will meet those goals. Fundamental to our plan will be creating an understanding of the relationship between you and your dog, and how this training will benefit you both moving forward.
Depending on your dog’s level of training and obedience, we may begin with on-leash commands. This also includes resolving any behavioral issues such as jumping, barking or aggression.
We will also introduce E-collar training, which will offer you phenomenal control of your dog in outdoor settings. Your confidence with your dog will continually improve – boosting the bond between the two of you.
This program also grants you lifetime access to our drop-in WalkMore sessions. These weekly sessions are open to past and present DogMore clients, and allow you to socialize your dog in a controlled setting with constant supervision. You’ll also have the opportunity to ask questions and get professional insight from an expert dog trainer.
By the end of our Complete Program, you will be able to trust your dog to perform reliable obedience and you will gain a basic understanding of E-collar/off-leash training.
Summary of what our Complete Program includes:
Our Manners Program provides two lessons in your home with one follow-up session.
We’ll start by understanding the current circumstances for you and your dog. What problems are you encountering? What are the consequences of those issues? What does success look like at the end of our program?
Based on our discussions – in addition to studying your dog’s body language and behavioral traits – we will craft a plan that will deliver a successful outcome.
Building a solid relationship between owner and dog is fundamental to long-lasting success with any dog training program. We’ll focus on how to manage your dog in and around your home, and show you tips for effective leash management.
With the basis for a successful human-canine relationship in place, we will build on that by teaching your dog to perform basic obedience commands reliably and effectively. We will also work with you to resolve any problematic behavioral issues such as jumping, barking, separation anxiety, aggression and other complex problems.
This program also grants you lifetime access to our drop-in WalkMore sessions. These weekly sessions are open to past and present DogMore clients, and allow you to socialize your dog in a controlled setting with constant supervision. You’ll also have the opportunity to ask questions and get professional insight from an expert dog trainer.
By the end of the Manners program, you will have complete confidence in your dog’s behavior.
Summary of what our Manners Program includes: