METRO PETS PRIVATE DOG TRAINING
Metro Pets is proud to offer private training services through our sister company, The Pet Republic!
Use the buttons below to explore our offered package types!
Not sure which package type is best for your training needs?
A new addition to the family is exciting, but can be stressful as well! You may find yourself constantly asking “Am I doing this right?” or “Am I going to ruin my dog?” We’re here to help give you peace of mind while you settle into things. In these sessions, you will work with your certified trainer to tackle any new arrival issues, concerns or management techniques to make the transition to your home go as smoothly as possible and set everybody up to succeed.
What’s Included
Initial Session (90 minutes)
An initial session to deep dive with your trainer on your pup’s history, and build the framework of their training plan. This includes setting expectations, management strategies, implementing an enrichment plan and jumping in to foundational skills.
(optional) Add a Pre-Arrival or Post Arrival Virtual Session (30 minutes)
Need some help preparing before your new pup arrives? Not a problem! An additional pre-arrival virtual session can be added to your package upon request.
Weekly Follow Up Session (3 Sessions) (45 minutes each)
In person follow up sessions to modify your training plan as needed, depending on your pup’s progress and needs.
Regular support and feedback (4-5 days a week)
Keep us up to date on your between sessions using our online journal or email check ins. When entries are submitted, your trainer will give you their feedback.
Cost: $700 | Duration: 4 weeks
Do you have a pup that is seemingly afraid of everything? Is their response to something spooky to turn tail and run? We’re here to help. In our Scaredy Pup package, you will work with a certified trainer to implement a training plan to help your pup build confidence, forge a strong human/pup relationship and give you the skills you need to help your pup be more comfortable in their day-to-day life.
What’s Included
Initial Session (90 minutes)
An initial session to deep dive with your trainer on your pup’s history, and build the framework of their training plan. This includes setting expectations, management strategies, implementing an enrichment plan and jumping in to foundational skills.
Weekly Follow Up Sessions (3 Sessions) (45 minutes each)
In person follow up sessions to modify your training plan as needed, depending on your pup’s progress and needs.
Regular support and feedback (4-5 days a week)
Keep us up to date on your between sessions using our online journal or email check ins. When entries are submitted, your trainer will give you their feedback.
Cost: $700 | Duration: 4 weeks
Navigating day-to-day with an over-excited barky, lunge-y pup can be overwhelming and, at times, embarrassing! It often feels like your dog is the ONLY dog behaving this way. In these Hectic Hound focused privates, you will work with a certified trainer on a customized training plan to help your social but overaroused pup learn to focus and remain calm around other dogs or people. We’ll give you the skills necessary to navigate these situations and, by changing your pups feelings towards their triggers, helping them make better choices.
What’s Included
Initial Session (90 minutes)
An initial session to deep dive with your trainer on your pup’s history, and build the framework of their training plan. This includes setting expectations, management strategies, implementing an enrichment plan and jumping in to foundational skills.
Weekly Follow Up Sessions (3 Sessions) (45 minutes each)
In person follow up sessions to modify your training plan as needed, depending on your pup’s progress and needs.
Regular support and feedback (4-5 days a week)
Keep us up to date on your between sessions using our online journal or email check ins. When entries are submitted, your trainer will give you their feedback.
Cost: $700 | Duration: 4 weeks
Do you have a dog that lunges, snarls, growls, or barks at other dogs or people? Does the thought of going out with your pup in public fill you with dread? Living with a reactive dog can be stressful and feel isolating. You are not alone – being a dog in the city is HARD! A lot of dogs struggle in urban environments and struggle with varying levels of reactivity. Our trainers can help you to better understand why your dog is struggling, what they are trying to communicate and how to help them feel more at ease in their environment. Behavior plans are customized for you and your pup to maximize success in helping them to think, assess and make better choices.
What’s Included
Initial Session (90 minutes)
An initial session to deep dive with your trainer on your pup’s history, and build the framework of their training plan. This includes setting expectations, management strategies, implementing an enrichment plan and jumping in to foundational skills.
Weekly Follow Up Sessions (3 Sessions) (45 minutes each)
In person follow up sessions to modify your training plan as needed, depending on your pup’s progress and needs.
Regular support and feedback (4-5 days a week)
Keep us up to date on your between sessions using our online journal or email check ins. When entries are submitted, your trainer will give you their feedback.
Cost: $700 | Duration: 4 weeks
Tackling separation anxiety is a coordinated team effort involving you, your pup and your Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer. The best way to treat it is through individualized training that addresses the root cause and consistently sets your dog up for success. We require a 4 week minimum commitment to embark on this journey, as that’s the shortest possible period of time that will allow us to properly implement the initial protocol, adjust it based on your dog’s needs and see meaningful behavior change.
What’s Included
Initial Virtual Session (1 hour)
Virtual session with your Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer (CSAT) to discuss history, expectations, management strategies, and live assessment.
Daily Mission Creation (4-5 days a week)
Customized missions based on your dog’s starting point, their needs and their progress.
Regular support and feedback (4-5 days a week)
Separation anxiety is a stressful journey for both human and pup – and you will not be alone as you navigate it.
2nd Virtual Real Time Assessment
A live view of your protocol in action, observed by your CSAT, to reassess.
Cost: $850 | Duration: 4 weeks
Interested teams can get started by scheduling a 30 minute phone consultation using the button below!
Have a dog you want to work on basic manners with? A long time resident dog you want to polish up on some known skills? Just want to continue to build the bond with your pup by learning some fun new tricks and games? This package is ideal for basic manners and training with the whole family – whether you want to work through our levels curriculum or concentrate on specific basic skills.
What’s Included
Initial Session (90 minutes)
An initial session to deep dive with your trainer on your pup’s history, and build the framework of their training plan. This includes setting expectations, management strategies, implementing an enrichment plan and jumping in to foundational skills.
Weekly Follow Up Sessions (3 Sessions) (45 minutes each)
In person follow up sessions to modify your training plan as needed, depending on your pup’s progress and needs.
Regular support and feedback (4-5 days a week)
Keep us up to date on your between sessions using our online journal or email check ins. When entries are submitted, your trainer will give you their feedback.
Cost: $700 | Duration: 4 weeks
Do you dream of off leash adventures with your pup? The ability to recall in distracting environments opens up more opportunities for fun and enrichment for both you and your pup – and that’s what these sessions aim to do! Together with a certified trainer, your pup will meet three times a week to build the foundation for a reliable recall, or to strengthen their existing foundation. At the end of each week, you will team up with your trainer for trainer-to-handler skill transfer sessions.
What’s Included
Initial Session (60 minutes)
An initial session to deep dive with your trainer on your pup’s history, and build the framework of their training plan. This includes setting expectations, management strategies, implementing an enrichment plan and jumping in to foundational skills.
Weekly Follow Up Sessions (3 Sessions) (45 minutes each)
In person follow up sessions to modify your training plan as needed, depending on your pup’s progress and needs.
Regular support and feedback (4-5 days a week)
Keep us up to date on your between sessions using our online journal or email check ins. When entries are submitted, your trainer will give you their feedback.
Cost: $570 | Duration: 4 weeks
Does the idea of going for a walk with your pup leave you feeling like you need to prepare with an arm workout? Are they focused on everything but you? If you are looking to have a more enjoyable walking experience with your pup you’re in the right place! Walks are something you and your pups should do together and, like a conversation, it takes two to make it happen. In these sessions, one of our certified trainers will work with your pup to lay the foundation for loose leash walking, and then meet weekly with you to transfer those skills over, with special attention to strengthening handler engagement. Let’s get those walking skills super charged so that you and your best bud can go out and explore the city streets together – without the struggle.
What’s Included
Initial Session (60 minutes)
An initial session to deep dive with your trainer on your pup’s history, and build the framework of their training plan. This includes setting expectations, management strategies, implementing an enrichment plan and jumping in to foundational skills.
Weekly Follow Up Sessions (3 Sessions) (45 minutes each)
In person follow up sessions to modify your training plan as needed, depending on your pup’s progress and needs.
Regular support and feedback (4-5 days a week)
Keep us up to date on your between sessions using our online journal or email check ins. When entries are submitted, your trainer will give you their feedback.
Cost: $570 | Duration: 4 weeks
Not sure what you’re looking for or if you’re ready to commit to a package? No problem! We offer a la carte sessions designed to address your training concerns. If you choose to switch to a package, the cost of the session will be credited towards that.
What’s Included
Single Session (90 minutes)
An single session to deep dive with your trainer on your pup’s history, and build the framework of their training plan. This includes setting expectations, management strategies, implementing an enrichment plan and jumping in to foundational skills.
Cost: $250 | Duration: 90 minutes
Looking to continue working on your pup’s training? No problem! We offer a la carte sessions for clients who have completed a 90 minute single session or a training package. Please note these sessions are not for clients looking to continue working on separation anxiety.
What’s Included
Single Session (60 minutes)
An single one hour session to continue working towards your training goals.
Cost: $175 | Duration: 60 minutes
Take a look at our frequently asked questions for more information about our private sessions.
What happens at a Private Session?
Your first session will consist of an assessment portion (the talking and asking questions portion where your trainer works to create your plan or see how it’s going) and training plan implementation (the doing portion.) Follow up sessions will vary from team to team, based on how your training is going, if anything needs to be adjusted or if you’re ready to move onto something new.
Is there a cancellation policy?
Yes! Our policy requires all cancellations or reschedules to be initiated at least 72 hours before the session is scheduled. Unfortunately, if the it is initiated less than 72 hours in advance, it will result in the loss of the session.
What methods do your use for training?
We are a LIMA-based facility, meaning we use the least intrusive, minimally aversive methods to train and modify behavior without pain or fear. We focus on using positive reinforcement to teach the dog what TO do. We do not use e-collars, prongs, or choke collars.
Who can attend?
Private sessions are for the whole family, so whoever is interested may attend the session.
How long will it take you to fix my dog?
This is a tough one that we get asked frequently! The journey of every dog is different. Together, you and your trainer will guide your dog on the path towards optimal behavior. How far you get on that path depends on MANY factors, some of which are out of our control (past history, case severity, medical issues and genetic factors), some that are within the owner/handler control (training plan adherence and frequency, family buy-in, and management) and some within the dog trainer’s control (proper assessment, making sure to impart excellent technical training technique and the anticipation of potential roadblocks.)
This is just a long way of saying: every dog is different and therefore every training journey we take with them is different. Many families see us for private sessions just once, and many families with more nuanced or severe cases see us more.
