Private Lessons

We offer in-home training and private sessions at our Fargo studio, tailored to your dog’s needs and your real-life routines. Email us at info@fmdowndog.com

Step 1: Initial Consultation 🐾

All private training begins with an in-depth consultation where we assess your dog, your household, and your training goals.

Because training needs vary, we offer two pricing categories:

Basic Manners Training 🦴

For puppies and dogs needing help with:

    • Crate training

    • Jumping on people

    • Pulling on leash

    • Calm behaviors and foundations (sit, stay, down, etc.)

Anxiety & Aggression Training ⚠️

For more complex behavior challenges, including (but not limited to):

    • Separation anxiety

    • Barking, lunging, or reactivity toward people or dogs

    • Conflict between dogs in the same household

    • Resource guarding (food, toys, space, etc.)

    • Fearful or over-reactive behavior at the vet or groomer

These examples are not exhaustive but give a general idea of what falls under the Anxiety & Aggression category.

👉 Click here for PDF of Price Sheet

What to Expect During Your Consultation 👩‍🏫🐶

    • ⏱️ 60–75 minute session

    • 📝 Review of your dog’s history, challenges, and goals

    • 🐕 Hands-on training exercises to get you started right away

    • 🤝 Coaching focused on you, the dog’s guardian, so you can confidently apply the skills at home

After your consultation, you’ll receive a follow-up email to check in on progress and provide supplemental tips, resources, or videos as needed.

Payment & Policies 💳

    • 🔒 50% deposit required at booking

    • 💵 3% service fee applies to card, Venmo, or PayPal payments

    • 📅 Please provide 48 hours’ notice to cancel or reschedule to avoid being charged the full session fee

Step 2: Ongoing Training Program 🎯

The number and pace of private sessions depend on:

    • 🐾 Your training goals

    • 🧠 Your dog’s individual needs

    • ⏰ The amount of time you can commit to practice

After the initial consult, we schedule follow-up sessions in your home or at our Fargo studio.

Purchasing a package of lessons offers a discount and helps maintain training momentum.
All packages are valid for one year from purchase.

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Package Discounts 💡

📦 6 lessons → $30 off

📦 4 lessons → $15 off

📦 5 lessons → $25 off

Trainer-Only Sessions (Day Training Option (1 hour session) 🐕‍🦺

Life gets busy — we get it. This option allows the trainer to work with your dog while you’re at work or away.

How it works 🛠️

    • 📦 Packages only (no single sessions)

    • 📝 Initial consultation: 60–75 minutes (with you present)

    • ⏱️ Follow-up sessions: 60 minutes with trainer only

    • 📸 After each session, you receive:
        • A written progress report

        • Videos of your dog working with the trainer

    • 🎓 A final session is scheduled with you to show how to maintain the progress

Pricing for these packages is the same as private lesson packages.

🎥 Watch a sample day-training session

Additional Details ℹ️

    • 🗓️ Sessions available Monday–Saturday

    • ⭐ Evening and Saturday appointments book quickly

    • 📍 Training can occur:
        • In your home

        • At Down Dog Studio

        • In community or public settings when appropriate

    • 🚗 In-home sessions within 15 minutes of the FM area included

    • ➕ Additional travel fees apply outside this radius

📧 Email is our preferred form of communication due to training sessions and travel. info@fmdowndog.com

” We are so pleased with your good work and teaching us and Cooper.  You do a fantastic job.” – Pat, Neil & Cooper  (Down Dog Private Lesson Clients)