Private Lessons
Personalized, 1 on 1 Coaching to meet your training goals
✨ Session Zero: Start Your Training Journey with Intention
Training the dog is only half the picture. The other half? It’s everything that supports lasting success—management, prevention, enrichment, and setting up your environment to work for you, not against you. It’s about setting meaningful goals and building a plan that makes sense from the human end of the leash, so you know exactly what behaviors you’re working on—and why.
Whether you’re just getting started and need a clear roadmap, deciding what classes or services are the right fit, or preparing to dive into private coaching—Session Zero is the place to begin.
Here’s what’s included:
🐾 75-Minute Virtual Consultation
We’ll dig into the behavior challenges you’re facing and co-create a plan that fits your dog, your lifestyle, and your family’s needs. You’ll leave with clarity, next steps, and a path forward.
📚 Guild Hall Access + “Roll Initiative” Orientation
Get access to our private client portal filled with resources, orientation content, and must-know info to help you feel confident heading into your training sessions.
🗂️ Personalized Webpage + Written Follow-Up
A custom page just for your dog, complete with a written plan, practical instructions, curated resources, and suggestions for next steps. You’ll also receive an invite to our private Facebook community for ongoing support.
…$195
🎯 Skill Checks: Focused Coaching for Real-Life Results
Need help with a specific behavior or just want to get training support without a full consultation? Skill Checks are a great way to jump straight into targeted, one-on-one coaching—whether you’ve done Session Zero or not.
These bite-sized training sessions are designed to help you introduce, practice, or troubleshoot skills in real time, with expert guidance and actionable next steps.
Here’s what’s included:
📞 30-Minute Live Virtual Lesson
A focused training session tailored to your current goals—perfect for polishing manners, building new behaviors, or addressing minor behavior challenges.
🧭 Recaps + Resources on Your Personalized Webpage
Stay on track between sessions with follow-up notes, how-tos, and curated resources—all in one place and customized for your dog.
💰 $95 per session
⚡ Proficiency Bonus: Quick Coaching, Big Impact
Sometimes you don’t need a full session—you just need a second set of eyes, a quick adjustment, or a bit of guidance to keep things moving. That’s where Proficiency Bonus comes in.
Perfect for when you’re stuck on a specific behavior, wondering if you're on the right track, or need help tweaking your training plan—fast.
Here’s what’s included:
🎥 One Quick-Review Video (Under 5 Minutes)
Send a video of your training or behavior question, and I’ll review it and reply with feedback, suggestions, and next steps—delivered via WhatsApp.
📦 Tailored Support Materials
You’ll also receive any relevant instructional videos, handouts, or resources to help you move forward with confidence.
🌐 Client Portal Upload (for Existing Clients)
If you’ve got a personalized webpage from a previous service, your feedback video will be added there, too—for easy reference.
💰 Just $10 per review
🛡️ Character Creation: Private Coaching to Build Your Foundation
$740 | 4 In-Person Sessions + Support
Bundle with 1 Month of Cast Guidance for $790
Ready to get hands-on? Character Creation is your private, in-person training package for foundational skills, problem-solving, or jump-starting a custom behavior plan.
What’s included:
🏡 Four 45-minute private sessions in your home or nearby park
🗂️ Personalized webpage with notes and resources
📚 Access to Guild Hall orientation and client portal
🖥️ Companion online course to support your learning
Want extra support between sessions? Add a discounted month of Cast Guidance for full access to coaching, video feedback, and learning tools.
You’ve got training goals, and now you want a trusted guide to help you stay accountable, troubleshoot challenges, and keep leveling up. Cast Guidance is your monthly subscription for consistent, relationship-centered coaching and support.
Looking for learning you can do on your own schedule, with a little guidance when you need it? The Spellbook gives you access to an ever-growing library of recorded content—plus a dose of trainer support to help you keep moving forward.
🧙♂️ Cast Guidance: Ongoing Coaching for the Committed Trainer
$65/month | Virtual | Limited Spaces
What’s included:
🎓 Access to the full library of recorded workshops, webinars, orientations, and The Spellbook
🧠 Weekly Office Hours for live Q&A and coaching
🎯 One Skill Check per month (30-minute virtual session)
📽️ Up to 5 minutes of video review weekly, with homework feedback
🎟️ 10% off all classes and workshops
A great option for clients who want structure, flexibility, and expert eyes on their training journey.
📚 The Spellbook: Self-Guided Resources with Trainer Support
$20/month | Self-led
Looking for learning you can do on your own schedule, with a little guidance when you need it? The Spellbook gives you access to an ever-growing library of recorded content—plus a dose of trainer support to help you keep moving forward.
What’s included:
📖 Access to all recorded workshops, webinars, orientations, and The Spellbook
🧠 Weekly Office Hours for Q&A and check-ins
⚡ One Proficiency Bonus per month (video review)
This one’s ideal for self-motivated trainers who love to learn and just want a little boost now and then.
🔍 Detect Magic: Group Practice with Feedback
$30/month Working Spot (Limited) | $15/month Audit Spot (Unlimited)
Get regular guidance and community support with this structured, WhatsApp-based program. Whether you want direct feedback (Working Spot) or prefer to observe and learn (Audit Spot), Detect Magic keeps your training on track.
Working Spot Includes:
🧪 One training prompt or homework assignment each week
📲 Video review + personalized feedback in the WhatsApp group
💬 Community support from fellow trainers
Audit Spot Includes:
💬 Access to the WhatsApp group for discussion, Q&A, and guidance
📚 Learn by watching others’ submissions and feedback
A great fit for folks who learn best with weekly accountability and small doses of personalized coaching. Topics vary from confidence building, manners foundations, sports introduction, and more!
✨ Session Zero: Start Your Training Journey with Intention
Training the dog is only half the picture. The other half? It’s everything that supports lasting success—management, prevention, enrichment, and setting up your environment to work for you, not against you. It’s about setting meaningful goals and building a plan that makes sense from the human end of the leash, so you know exactly what behaviors you’re working on—and why.
Whether you’re just getting started and need a clear roadmap, deciding what classes or services are the right fit, or preparing to dive into private coaching—Session Zero is the place to begin.
🧭 Which Service Is Right for Me?
Not sure where to start? Here’s a quick guide to help you choose the service that fits your goals, schedule, and learning style.
👣 I'm just getting started and need a plan...
Start with Session Zero
A foundational consultation that gives you a clear roadmap, behavior goals, and customized resources to move forward with confidence.
→ Great for first-time clients or anyone needing clarity before jumping into training.
🎯 I know what I want to work on—I just need some coaching.
Book a Skill Check
A focused 30-minute virtual session to practice, troubleshoot, or fine-tune behaviors with expert support.
→ Perfect for manners refreshers, skill building, or behavior touch-ups.
⚡ I’ve got a quick question or need feedback on a short video.
Use a Proficiency Bonus
Quick coaching via video review and WhatsApp—ideal for minor tweaks or checking your progress.
→ A bite-sized, affordable option for ongoing support.
🛡️ I want private, in-person coaching to work on specific goals.
Book Session Zero, followed by Character Creation
After a virtual planning session and review, book a full package of four in-person sessions, plus online support, orientation, and access to the client portal.
→ Best for local clients who prefer face-to-face support with customized follow-up.
🧙♀️ I want consistent support, accountability, and access to everything.
Subscribe to Cast Guidance
Our full-coaching subscription for clients who want a flexible training program with regular check-ins and personalized feedback.
→ Best for ongoing learners who want access, structure, and coaching in one.
📖 I want to learn at my own pace, but still have a little support.
Subscribe to The Spellbook
Self-led content + light trainer support. One Proficiency Bonus per month included, plus Office Hours.
→ Great for independent learners who want access to all the resources.
🧪 I learn best with weekly structure and a community vibe.
Join Detect Magic
Group coaching via WhatsApp with weekly training prompts, video reviews, and discussion. Topics vary from confidence building, manners foundations, sports introduction, and more!
→ Choose a Working Spot for personalized feedback, or an Audit Spot to follow along.
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Privates are available on weekday evenings EST. Generally speaking privates book anywhere from two-six weeks in advance, depending on the time of year.
I highly recommend plotting out and booking multiple privates at one time, as this allows for better planning for your practice and generally more accountability and results as you progress!
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Generally I recommend setting up a series of consecutive sessions all at once - the more consistent you can be, the more progress you will make, and the more valuable subsequent sessions will become! That said, before scheduling, take a look at your calendar - if you have busy weeks coming up, or periods of time you know you won’t have availability to train, consider adding more time between sessions to give you the time you need to practice.
Our packages are designed for your busy lives - including self-led material, day training, and private training elements to make sure that you can keep things steady even if your personal schedule needs to shift.
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Text me! I’ll keep in touch using WhatsApp between sessions and am happy to answer basic questions or take a look at quick videos.
If something is more complex, I may offer a quick management solution and suggest we save a larger topic for our next session, or might recommend supplementing with a coaching subscription if the videos are longer or more involved.
You also might consider signing up for subscription services to keep a trainer in your pocket!
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Your dog and a lot of energy!
You’ll also want to have your dog on a secure leash and collar or harness, something you typically use and feels comfortable for you. If your dog is a flight risk or may be nervous, I highly recommend a martingale (also known as a limited slip) collar for safety.
Please note, if what feels secure for you is a prong or e collar, that is perfectly fine. I don’t train using aversive tools, and we will not be correcting the dog as part of our training session, but training can only progress if you feel safe and comfortable.
Have with you lots of high value treats and ideally a variety of them - this is the time to break out the cheese and meatballs and freeze dried or raw goodies. We want training to be as rewarding and fun as possible - 45 minutes is a long time to ask for your dog’s attention, and it’s our job to make every minute of it worthwhile.
Ideally, a way to secure your dog. If we are working in your home, make sure there is space to put the dog away for a moment if we need a reset. If we are working in a neutral space, be sure your dog can be secured comfortably in your car (ideally in a crate). If you need crating space, let me know and I can be sure to leave crate space open in my vehicle.
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These subscriptions (or sessions for those topics that can be purchased per session) include purely virtual work. They can be used to supplement another training package or entirely on their own.
You send over videos of training or behavior moments for me to review, I’ll review and add feedback directly to the video, and then we meet weekly virtually to troubleshoot and discuss, after which I will review a homework video! All your videos will be uploaded to a personalized webpage to track your progress.
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Absolutely! Online coaching is one of the few services you can jump right into without a Session Zero as well, though I would recommend that only for very specific behaviors (email me!). For any broad behavior or manners training, I would still recommend a Session Zero to iron out a plan before jumping into a subscription!
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I’ll be using Whats App to communicate with clients beginning in 2025. While I’ve used Marco Polo and Google Voice in the past, changes in needs and functionalities have led me to wanting to streamline things a bit more with familiar software. WhatsApp allows me to keep everything you send me in one spot and easily download videos so they can be showcased on your website as well as on social media.