Private Dog Training in Santa Clarita, CA
Our private dog training program provides one-on-one coaching for dogs and owners who need a more personalized training plan. Whether you are working on basic obedience, leash manners, puppy issues, reactivity, jumping, anxiety, or household structure, Emily’s K9 Training helps you build clearer communication and better control with your dog.
Private lessons are available at our ranch-style training facility in Santa Clarita/Castaic, with limited in-home options available depending on location and trainer availability. Each session is designed to help your dog make progress in real-life situations, not just during the lesson.
Owners receive clear homework between sessions so training continues throughout the week. Our goal is to help you understand what to do, when to do it, and how to stay consistent so your dog’s behavior improves long-term.
Private Dog Training Pricing
In Facility $200
In-Home $250 (May vary based on distance)
An evaluation is required before purchasing a private training package. During the evaluation, we will discuss your goals, observe your dog’s behavior, and complete a hands-on training session to assess their temperament, responsiveness, and current skill level. We will also provide recommendations for training, management, and structure within the home and help determine which program is the best fit for your dog.
In-Facility Private Training
$200 per session
Held at our Santa Clarita/Castaic training facility. This is a great option for obedience, leash manners, puppy training, reactivity foundations, impulse control, and structured owner coaching.
In-Home Private Training
Starting at $250 per session
Available on a limited basis depending on location and trainer availability. In-home lessons are best for behaviors that are specific to the home environment, such as door manners, jumping on guests, household structure, crate training, and routines around family members.
Most clients begin with a training package based on their dog’s needs, goals, and behavior severity. During your consultation or evaluation, we can recommend whether a 6, 8, or 12-session plan is the best fit.
Common Behaviors We Address
Our private dog training lessons are designed to help with a wide range of obedience and behavior concerns, including:
- Leash Reactivity — Lunging, barking, pulling, or fixating on dogs, people, cars, bikes, or distractions during walks.
- Jumping — Teaching dogs to stop jumping on guests, family members, children, or strangers.
- Barking — Addressing excessive barking at noises, people, animals, windows, doors, or while on leash.
- Separation Anxiety Behaviors — Helping with crying, barking, pacing, or destructive behavior when left alone.
- Basic Obedience — Sit, down, stay, place, recall, heel, leash walking, and impulse control.
- House Manners — Crate training, boundaries, door manners, calm behavior in the home, and respectful interactions.
- Dog-to-Dog Socialization — Helping dogs learn calmer, safer behavior around other dogs.
- Impulse Control & Focus — Teaching excitable or distracted dogs how to settle, listen, and make better choices.
- Fearful or Nervous Behavior — Building confidence in dogs that are shy, uncertain, insecure, or easily overwhelmed.
- Resource Guarding & Mild Aggression — Addressing early warning signs of possessive, defensive, or pushy behavior.
Every dog is different. We tailor each training plan based on your dog’s temperament, history, behavior patterns, and your goals as the owner.
Session Packages
All training packages will have the evaluation fee credited towards them. In-home sessions may incur an extra fee based on distance from our facility.
6-Sessions
In-Facility $1,200
In-Home $1,500
Designed for puppies and dogs with little to no prior obedience training. This package focuses on building a strong foundation through basic obedience, leash manners, household structure, impulse control, and clear communication between the dog and owner. Owners receive personalized instruction and homework to practice between sessions.
8-Sessions
In-Facility $1,600
In-Home $2,000
Designed for adolescent or adult dogs that need more comprehensive obedience training and improved everyday manners. Training may address leash pulling, jumping, unreliable commands, poor impulse control, and difficulty listening around distractions. Sessions are customized to the dog’s needs and include owner instruction and homework.
12-Sessions +1
In-Facility $2,400
In-Home $3,000
Designed for dogs with more significant behavioral concerns, including reactivity, separation anxiety, aggression, resource guarding, fearfulness, or poor impulse control. This extended package allows additional time to address underlying behaviors, develop reliable obedience, and coach owners on structure, management, and long-term follow-through. Training plans are customized following an evaluation, and results vary based on the dog and owner participation. With the 12 session option you will receive an additional training session making the total 13.
Why Choose Emily’s K9 Training for Private Lessons?
At Emily’s K9 Training, we focus on practical, real-world dog training that helps owners create better structure, communication, and reliability with their dogs.
Experienced, Hands-On Trainer
Emily has years of experience working with dogs of different breeds, temperaments, and behavior challenges. From puppies learning structure for the first time to reactive dogs needing clearer boundaries, each lesson is adjusted to the dog in front of us.
Personalized One-on-One Coaching
Private training gives you direct instruction, feedback, and support. We do not use a one-size-fits-all approach. Your dog’s training plan is based on your goals, your home life, and the behaviors you are trying to improve.
Balanced, Real-World Training
Our balanced training approach combines reward-based training with fair, effective corrections when appropriate. The goal is to create clear communication and reliable behavior in everyday situations, including walks, public outings, guests coming over, and distractions around other dogs.
Support for the Whole Family
Private training is not just about teaching the dog. It is also about coaching the owner. We help you understand how to handle your dog, how to reinforce training at home, and how to stay consistent between lessons.
Trusted by Local Dog Owners
Clients choose Emily’s K9 Training because they want clear communication, practical results, and a training plan that fits their dog’s needs. Many clients continue with us for advanced obedience, boarding, board and train, or future training support.
