private training

Program Details

  • An initial consult is required before booking a package.

  • Sessions are one hour each, with you, your dog, and your trainer. Package sessions are recommended to be scheduled weekly or every couple of weeks.

  • Packages are available in-home, at both our Wilmington and Georgetown training facilities, or virtually.

    • 3 pack

      • In-Home - $525

      • Facility - $450

      • Virtual - $390

    • 6 pack

      • In-Home - $1020

      • Facility - $870

      • Virtual - $750

    • *Puppy Package - Let BlackDog help you be the best puppy parent you can be!

      • $775

      • For puppies 5 months and under, and carefully crafted to meet all of your puppy’s behavior needs during early development.

    • Single sessions are available once you complete a package. We encourage you to schedule these as-needed, for continued maintenance and consistency. Once you join BlackDog, we are a resource for you for life!

GROUP PROGRAMS

  • $720 - 8 week workshop (must sign up for all dates in the course)

    • 207 Boxwood Rd training facility

    • Specialized workshop to address on-leash reactivity towards other dogs

    • Saturdays starting September 6th - October 25th

    • 9:30 am and 11:00 am classes available

  • $30 Drop-In, $100 Full Course 

    Congratulations on your new puppy! This course is designed to help you and your puppy lay the foundation for future obedience, recognize what healthy play between dogs looks like, and begin the important work of socialization for long-term behavioral health. We'll also cover essential puppy-rearing tips and tricks to ensure your pup is set up for a lifetime of success. 

    Each week, class will be divided into three 15-minute sections:

    • Warm Up: Settling in, calming down, & cultivating attention to handler

    • Skill Development: Develop sit, down, loose leash walking, etc.

    • Playtime: Party with friends!

    Our topics include:

    • Attention to handler

    • Dealing with distractions

    • Beginner recall

    • Sit & down

    • Polite greetings

    • Leash walking foundations

    • Socialization

    • Crate training 

    • Potty training & more!

    Please bring:

    • 4-6 foot leash (no retractable leashes, please!)

    • Martingale, flat collar, or harness (harness preferred)

    • Treat pouch and high value treats (more than you think you’ll need)

    • Mat or towel for puppy to lay on

    Requirements:

    • Dog must be 6 months of age or younger

    • Dog must be current on vaccinations

    • If your puppy displays reactivity or moderate to severe fear during classes, we will transition you to private lessons to better support your puppy’s learning and skill development

Program Details

  • No consult required prior to enrollment unless indicated for a specific class.

  • Group class availability is updated every other month.

  • Classes are available in-home, at both our Wilmington and Georgetown training facilities, or virtually.

  • Current/upcoming class schedule: