Customized training for you and your dog
After registering, text or call 919-864-0229 to schedule your phone call and assessment.
Private Dog Training Customized to Your Goals
Achieve a happier, more harmonious life with your dog through personalized, force-free dog training. At The Force Free Way Dog Training, each session is tailored to your dog’s needs and your specific goals, whether you’re addressing behavior challenges, improving manners, or building a stronger bond.
Using positive reinforcement and proven training strategies, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to guide your dog without fear, pain, or intimidation. I love helping dog owners create lasting partnerships with their dogs and would be honored to support you in achieving a calmer, more responsive, and joyful relationship.
Private training sessions are available both in-person across select areas of Maryland and NE D.C., or online for owners outside the service area.
PACKAGES
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4 Session Package
Four 1-hour private dog training sessions that give you practical tools to handle the behaviors that matter most to you. Using force-free, positive reinforcement methods, each session helps your dog learn skills and habits that make daily life smoother and more enjoyable.
Save $40 off the hourly rate.
Total Cost: $440 -
6 Session Package
Six 1-hour private dog training sessions give you the time to focus on the behaviors and routines that matter most in your home. Whether it’s improving manners at home, teaching your puppy early skills, or smoothing out everyday routines, each session uses force-free, positive reinforcement methods to help your dog learn in a way that fits your life.
Save $60 off the hourly rate.
Total Cost: $660
Additional Details
PLEASE NOTE: Unless previously agreed upon in writing, all Packages must be completed within a 12-month period from date of first session or the unused portion may be forfeited. Social Learning Packages each have their own ‘complete by’ period.
See registration for more details.Packages must be paid in full at the first session.
Individual, a la carte private sessions are available for $120/hour.
Additional Video Coaching fee: $50/30 minutes with packages or $60/30 minutes with a la carte sessions.
Animal Rescue Organizations
Do you volunteer for a local Rescue organization?
I believe deeply in contributing to the health and well-being of my community.
I contribute time every month to pro-bono work with Rescue dogs in foster care. Please contact me to ask about availability.
For Those Experiencing Financial Insecurity
I offer a limited number of ‘pay what you can, no questions asked’ openings.
If this pertains to you, please contact me to ask about availability.
The Social Learning Package
BASIC MANNERS TRAINING WHILE YOU WATCH
Based on Social Learning Theory, developed by psychologist Albert Bandura, dogs and owners can learn new behaviors by observing and practicing. In this program, I demonstrate and train your dog in core skills such as Sit, Down, Go to Mat and Stay, leash manners, polite greetings, and impulse control. You watch and learn the techniques, then practice with your dog between sessions to reinforce progress.
Sessions are offered in your home or at our training space, depending on your location.
This Package Includes:
A choice of 6, 8, or 12 thirty-minute training sessions
One 1-hour review session upon completion of training sessions
Step-by-step instructional handouts for each behavior
Treat pouch
“Joanne came to our home and provided a series of private 30 minute sessions where she taught our dog (and, importantly, us) specific cues and techniques to quickly assist us. Then she made sure we understood how to cue the dog to elicit positive behavior and carry the training gains forward into everyday life. The lessons have been invaluable. Our dog has integrated into our lives smoothly and Joanne has answered our many questions patiently! Thank you, Joanne!” Julie Boynton