Private Dog Training and Behavior Modification
(includes virtual services)
Tailored to meet your objectives!
Geographic service areas for private training:
- Northern Jefferson County
- South St. Louis County
- South St. Louis City (South of I-40) (excluding Downtown)
- West St. Louis County (incorporated and unincorporated areas)
- Webster Groves
- Brentwood
- Maplewood
- Kirkwood
- Crestwood
- University City
- Ladue
- Clayton
- Richmond Heights
- Fenton
- Inquire about possible service outside these areas!
- Session Notes (an important part of the learning experience) are provided after each private training session.
- Fees:
- 60-minute in-home training session: $80
- 60-minute virtual training session: $50
Many clients have embraced virtual training and behavior modification sessions. This option is safe, effective, very affordable, convenient, and fun! My training plans benefit from first conducting a virtual session supplemented by additional in-person sessions. - Three-session in-home package (pre-paid): $225 - a $15 discount over three individual sessions
- Three-session virtual training package (pre-paid): $135 - a $15 discount over three individual sessions
- One virtual session and two in-home sessions: $195
- Six-session in-home package (pre-paid): $430 - an additional $20 discount over two three-session packages
Behavior modification plans for serious problem behaviors frequently require approximately six sessions. - A behavior assessment is required for serious problem behaviors.
An assessment includes a detailed written report with both immediate and longer-term specific recommendations: $125 (in-home)
Behavior assessments are frequently conducted virtually: $85 - We appreciate payment by check or cash. However, we also offer payment by credit card for both virtual training sessions and in-home sessions without additional charge to our clients.
- Basic skills
- Puppy training
- Jumping
- Housetraining
- Fear
- Resource guarding
- Over reactivity to other dogs
- Over reactivity to unfamiliar people (on a select basis)
- Separation distress - most of these cases are referred to a veterinarian, veterinary behaviorist, or a trainer specializing in this condition.
- Families with infants, toddlers, or expecting a child - most of these cases are referred to a trainer specializing in this situation.
- Some issues may also require or benefit from medical treatment provided by a veterinarian or veterinary behaviorist.
- Up-to-date vaccinations required.
Geographic service areas for private training:
- Northern Jefferson County
- South St. Louis County
- South St. Louis City (South of I-40) (excluding Downtown)
- West St. Louis County (incorporated and unincorporated areas)
- Webster Groves
- Brentwood
- Maplewood
- Kirkwood
- Crestwood
- University City
- Ladue
- Clayton
- Richmond Heights
- Fenton
- Inquire about possible service outside these areas!
We use Square for credit card payments!
Reactive Rover Group Class
This class may be rescheduled after the health crisis.
Location - Creve Coeur Community Center
There is a 6 dog limit for every class. Dogs must be at least 4 months old.
This unique class is designed for dogs who over-react to other dogs or people on leash. If your dog whines, lunges, pulls, growls or tenses up around other people or dogs, this class will teach you and your dog how to safely and calmly handle these situations.
This class is taught by two certified dog trainers in a small class setting (4-6 teams) in a 7-week course that includes a seminar on training new skills, behavior modification, and dog body language.
In order to be considered for class, dogs must assessed to determine if the Reactive Rover class is appropriate for the dog.
To get started, contact Bill.
Assessment: $75/$85
Class – $300/$310
* Creve Coeur residents get a $10 discount
There is a 6 dog limit for every class. Dogs must be at least 4 months old.
This unique class is designed for dogs who over-react to other dogs or people on leash. If your dog whines, lunges, pulls, growls or tenses up around other people or dogs, this class will teach you and your dog how to safely and calmly handle these situations.
This class is taught by two certified dog trainers in a small class setting (4-6 teams) in a 7-week course that includes a seminar on training new skills, behavior modification, and dog body language.
In order to be considered for class, dogs must assessed to determine if the Reactive Rover class is appropriate for the dog.
To get started, contact Bill.
Assessment: $75/$85
Class – $300/$310
* Creve Coeur residents get a $10 discount
Pet Professional Guild - "Project tRade"
I am proud to be a member of the Pet Professional Guild's Project tRade. Click here to go to my web page or click directly on the Project tRade page for detailed information. In short, as a Project tRade member, I accept previously used choke, prong, shock, citronella collar, or electric boundary fence in exchange for a discount on my in-home dog training and behavior modification services.
Client (Private Training) - Michael M.
"Bill Giese is one of the kindest and most competent people with whom I have worked. It is not easy to allow someone in your home and make yourself vulnerable enough for constructive criticism to help you improve the training of your pet. Bill skillfully accomplished this without ever making me feel belittled. Even more importantly, Bill got my wife and two children involved with helping Coco work on her challenges, and our own. I am a better parent to my children because of Bill showing me how to be a better resource for my pet and fifth family member. Thanks, Bill!"
