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: $95
- 60-minute virtual training session: $65
Many clients have embraced virtual training and behavior modification sessions. This option is safe, effective, very affordable, convenient, and fun! Most training plans benefit from first conducting a virtual session supplemented by additional in-person sessions. - Three-session in-home package (pre-paid): $270 - a $15 discount over three individual sessions
- Three-session virtual training package (pre-paid): $180 - a $15 discount over three individual sessions
- One virtual session and two in-home sessions: $240
- Six-session in-home package (pre-paid): $530 - an additional $10 discount over two three-session packages
Behavior modification plans for serious problem behaviors frequently require approximately six sessions. - 30-minute follow-up phone consultation: $35
- A behavior assessment is required for serious problem behaviors.
An assessment includes a detailed written report with both immediate and longer-term specific recommendations: $150 (in-home)
Behavior assessments are frequently conducted virtually: $100 - Payment methods: credit card, Zelle direct payment app, check, cash.
- 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!
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!"
