Private Lessons
- Savannah Nordhaus
- Dec 25, 2025
- 2 min read
Personalized Coaching for You and Your Dog — One Step at a Time
Want to be more involved in your dog’s training? Need expert guidance without sending your dog away? Looking for personalized help for obedience, behavior, or lifestyle challenges? Private lessons are the perfect way to train alongside your dog, with a certified professional in your corner every step of the way.
At S.N.K9, our private lessons are built around real life: your dog, your goals, your schedule. You’ll get hands-on guidance and actionable next steps that bring structure and clarity to your daily routine.
This page will cover:
What Private Lessons Are — and Why They Work
Private lessons mean you and your dog work together under the guidance of a professional trainer. We teach you how to lead, correct, reward, and troubleshoot so you gain lasting results and confidence in your handling.
Each session is:
One-on-one with a certified trainer
Held at our facility in Paragould, AR (or off-location, if applicable)
Focused on your dog’s current skill level and behavior goals
100% personalized to your pace and needs
You’ll leave each lesson knowing:
What to do at home
What not to do
What to work on next
What We Can Train In Private Lessons
Whether you’re building foundation skills or correcting problem behavior, private lessons are extremely versatile.
Common Topics:
Basic to advanced obedience (sit, down, place, recall, heel)
Leash pulling, jumping, bolting
Household structure & routine
Impulse control
Confidence building for nervous dogs
Intro to e-collar or collar training
Mild reactivity (case-by-case)
Owner education: timing, tools, communication
Who Private Lessons Are Best For
Owners who want to train with their dog directly
Dogs who need structure but not full immersion
Dogs with manageable behaviors, not severe aggression
We’ll guide you every step of the way, whether you’re starting from scratch or need help fine-tuning your progress.
Our Options
You can book private lessons individually, or in discounted packages.
Option | Description |
Individual Lesson | One 1-hour session |
5-Lesson Package | Prepaid package of 5 sessions |
Packages offer more consistency and follow-through, and we’ll structure each session based on your progress.
Not sure what you need yet? That’s why we start with an evaluation.
Getting Started
Every training journey at S.N.K9 begins with an evaluation. This helps us understand your dog, your goals, and whether private lessons are the right fit.
You can start with:
In-Person Evaluation (Paragould, AR)
Virtual Session (Live via Zoom — great for first-time questions)
Once we evaluate your dog, we’ll recommend:
Private Lessons
Board & Train
Group Classes
Or a combination