Private Coaching
You bring the dog. I’ll bring the plan.
For hands-on humans who want the why, the what, and the how.
Learn alongside your dog.
You don’t just want your dog trained. You want to learn how to work with them. You want to know what to do on walks, when guests come over, when your puppy turns into a gremlin at 7pm, and how to adjust when your dog says, “Interesting suggestion, but have you considered this squirrel?” Private Coaching gives you the plan, the skills, and the support to help your dog make progress in real life.
How Private Coaching works
I coach you through the training
We meet for weekly 1-on-1 training sessions focused on your dog, your goals, and your everyday life.
During each session, you’ll learn how to teach the skills, reinforce the right moments, adjust when your dog struggles, and set up situations so your dog can actually succeed.
I’ll demonstrate when needed, then coach you through the process so you can feel confident doing it yourself.
You practice between sessions
Progress comes from repetition. After each coaching session, I’ll give you focused, realistic homework that fits your goals and your bandwidth.
We’ll keep it practical. We’ll keep it doable. And we’ll keep adjusting when life inevitably does what life does.
Because the goal is not for your dog to perform perfectly while I’m standing there. The goal is for you to feel confident handling real life when I’m not there.
Private Coaching is a good fit if
You want to be hands-on in your dog’s training.
You like understanding why behaviour is happening, not just being told what to do.
You want feedback on your timing, mechanics, setup, and reinforcement.
You are willing to practice between sessions, even if real life means things are not always perfect.
You want someone to help you troubleshoot when your dog is brilliant in the living room and feral everywhere else.
You are willing to show up, try things, make mistakes, laugh a little, and keep going.
Meet Your Coach
Hi there, I'm Sarah.
Certified dog trainer, behaviour consultant, and the person behind Cued Canines.
Private Coaching means we’re in this together.
I’m here to be the person in your corner. Helping you understand your dog, make sense of the messy moments, and build skills in a way that feels clear, kind, and doable.
You bring your dog. I’ll bring the plan, the support, and the “okay, here’s what we do next.”
"I would recommend Sarah to anyone, not only looking for their dog to have a positive training experience, but for themselves, as well."
Melanie & Ada
What is Included:
Let’s build the skills your dog needs – and the confidence you need to use them.
Goal Setting
45-60 min in person or virtually
This is our starting point. We get clear on what would actually make life with your dog easier, then build a plan around your dog, your home, and your priorities.
Private Coaching
1x per week, 60 minutes each in person or virtually
During our weekly coaching sessions, I walk you through the training step by step. You’ll learn what to do, when to do it, and why it matters.
Choose Your Private Coaching Program
Includes
1x Goal-setting session
6x private coaching sessions
A customized training plan
Clear demonstrations and guided practice
Practical homework that fits your bandwidth
Ongoing adjustments based on your dog’s progress
Includes
1x Goal-setting session
4x private coaching sessions
A customized training plan
Clear demonstrations and guided practice
Practical homework that fits your bandwidth
Ongoing adjustments based on your dog’s progress
Need more support?
Additional coaching sessions: $130 +HST per session
Or book another program at a 10% discount
Bigger Behaviour Concerns?
For dogs with significant fear, anxiety, reactivity, or aggression-related concerns, we may need to start with a behaviour consultation or include more coaching so the full safety and behaviour picture is properly supported.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions?
If you have questions, I have answers to some of the most common ones right here.
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Let's Work Together
Cued Canines is happy to offer in-person training for clients located within a 25-minute drive of Alliston, ON. Live farther away? No problem! Our remote training options bring expert guidance right to your home.
