Every dog is unique, and so are the challenges they bring. Private dog training sessions offer personalized, one-on-one support designed to target your dog’s specific behavior issues—whether that’s aggression, anxiety, or excessive barking.

No two dogs learn the same way. Breed, temperament, age, and past experiences all influence how a dog responds to training. That’s why certified dog trainers at Michigan Dog Training tailor each private training plan to suit your dog’s individual needs.

With private lessons, your dog gets the attention and consistency required to build trust, confidence, and new skills. These sessions incorporate modern training methods and focus on habit-building through obedience training, making them ideal for families looking for customized training services.

Whether you’re working with a puppy who needs early socialization or an older dog with behavior problems, training packages can be tailored to meet specific needs, goals, and schedules.

Dogs that bark, pace, or destroy furniture when left alone often suffer from separation anxiety. Private training provides gradual desensitization and creates predictable routines. These techniques support goals outlined in Canine Good Citizen programs.

These common puppy and adolescent dog behaviors can turn into lifelong habits if left unaddressed. Puppy training is essential and can be further supported with our puppy training classes for setting boundaries early, and private sessions allow trainers to apply targeted, effective techniques based on breed and temperament. Whether the dog is a playful retriever or a high-strung herding breed, structured obedience training helps channel excess energy into focus and cooperation.

• Structured greetings
• Teaching “place” and impulse control
• Building focus and calm energy through exercise and enrichment
• Puppy socialization in controlled environments
• Structured greetings
• Teaching “place” and impulse control
• Building focus and calm energy through exercise and enrichment

• Trade games and drop cues
• Creating safe boundaries
• Reinforcing calm behavior around valued items

Fearful dogs benefit greatly from the calm, focused environment of private sessions. Private lessons are particularly useful for aggressive dog training, especially when fear-based aggression is at play.

Chewing, digging, and general destruction often point to unmet needs. Private training redirects these behaviors and teaches better coping skills.

Each session begins with a brief review of your dog’s current behavior and progress since the last session. Trainers ask targeted questions to evaluate which strategies have been working and identify any new issues that have emerged. Goals are adjusted as needed to stay on track.

During the session, the trainer works directly with the dog and owner to practice specific skills. These can include obedience commands, leash handling, or behavior modification techniques. Immediate feedback and personalized coaching ensure correct timing and technique, helping both dog and owner learn together.

The session wraps up with a brief Q&A where the owner can ask about concerns or clarify techniques. Then, the trainer outlines customized homework—simple daily exercises or management strategies to reinforce what was taught. Owners leave with a clear plan, including what to practice, how often, and what success should look like.

Private dog training isn’t just for the dog—it’s a learning opportunity for owners too. By participating in sessions, pet parents gain valuable education and insight into the psychology of canine behavior. Trainers help them understand how to use treats, timing, and tone to reinforce good behavior.

Learning to work with your dog as a team—not just as a pet and owner, but as a functional ‘pack’—improves consistency and builds a strong training foundation.

• Learn canine body language and communication
• Practice reinforcement timing and consistency
• Build confidence as a calm and assertive handler
• Gain knowledge about your dog’s breed instincts and learning style

Private training at Michigan Dog Training gives dogs and owners the tools, structure, and expert guidance needed to overcome behavior problems and build a well-mannered life together. Through professional obedience dog training and aggressive dog training services, certified trainers help dogs of all breeds and temperaments regain control and confidence.

Whether your goal is better leash manners, less barking, or transforming an aggressive dog into a calm companion, our personalized approach makes progress possible.

These one-on-one sessions incorporate:

• Positive reinforcement and motivational treat-based learning
• Custom-tailored obedience training methods
• Behavior modification plans for reactivity and anxiety
• Training packages designed to suit your goals and schedule
• Ongoing education to help pet parents reinforce success at home