Private In-Home Dog Training
Train Where Real Life Happens
Within the Northern New Jersey area*
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Teach your dog the right behaviors where it matters most - In your home.
With in-home private training, we tackle behaviors and habits in the environment your pup knows best. Whether it's leash manners in your neighborhood or house manners in your living room, you'll see faster progress and lasting results because the training is tailored to your everyday life.
Why Private In-Home Training?
- Real World Practice: Address challenges in the places your pup actually eats, sleeps, and plays.
- Custom Solutions: Every dog and family is unique. Get personalized training plans that fit your lifestyle.
- Hand-on Guidance: I teach you exactly what you need to know and coach you through each step.
- Convenience and Comfort: No stressful car rides or trying to get somewhere on time. I come to you and your dog gets to stay in their favorite place.
Note: Whenever I use the word family, it's meant to include whatever your family looks like. This can be just you and your pup, you and a partner, you and a house full of kids...essentially the humans that will be sharing in your dog's everyday life.
*In-home sessions are offered within 20 miles of Montville, NJ (Morris County) with some exceptions
How to get Started:
Let's chat about it
Start with a complimentary 20 minute phone chat with Debbie to see if we are the right fit! We'll discuss your needs and which package is best for you.
Let's book it
Next we'll book your initial session and get some paperwork and admin stuff out of the way. This is where you'll receive a few emails from me.
Let's do it!
Then the fun starts! Let's turn you into a confident, proud pup parent with a happy, well-mannered dog.
Specialized Programs
Perfect Puppy Program
Getting a new puppy is very exciting, but can also be very overwhelming.
You can feel:
- Unprepared for their arrival
- Anxious that you're not doing it right
- Confused about their schedule
- Tired from sleepless nights
- Frustrated by potty accidents
- Overwhelmed from managing the puppy and the kids
Raising a puppy isn't something that comes naturally to us. It's not common sense. It's a skill. And just like with any skill the best way to learn is with a professional to guide you.
And you're in luck! Puppies are my specialty!
I will work with you to give you the tools and skills you need to confidently raise your happy, well-mannered pup!
Build a Lifetime of Good Habits
For your puppy:
Well-Mannered
We'll work on all the essential skills and cues to help your dog understand what you need from them.
Well-Behaved
Teach your puppy the house rules and build good habits to create a peaceful and joyful environment.
Well-Adjusted
The modern puppy is happy and confident in a world that can be challenging to them.
For you:
Confidence as a Puppy Parent
You'll learn what your dog needs to help teach them to live in their new world. No more worrying if you're doing it right.
Your Kids' Best Friend
If you have kids in the household there's some special games and tools you'll learn to create a fun, safe and rewarding relationship.
Rewarding Relationship
You'll learn how to build a relationship based on trust, respect and understanding to create a lasing, peaceful, and mutually fulfilling bond with your dog.
What's Included:
Every puppy is unique and so is every family. That's why I offer two in-home puppy packages.
- Foundations is a budget friendly package for those who need more focused, shorter term guidance
- Head to Tail for families that want a complete start to finish support
Both packages include private in-home sessions, online resources, a community with fellow pup parents (no social media required), and both live and email support between sessions.
Here are just a few of the skills, topics, and habits that we can work on. We always start with an initial session to customize each package to fit your family's needs.
Package Details
Foundations Puppy Package
4 In-Home Sessions Plus
Virtual Support Between Sessions
$525
- One (initial) 90 minute in-home session.
- Three 60 minute in-home sessions (1-2 weeks apart).
- Up to three 15 minute video or phone check -ins per week, between sessions.
- Unlimited video review between sessions.
- Video lessons to watch between sessions.
- Access to Playtime Paws Academy for 8 months (includes a community with other puppy parents and live weekly group Q&A sessions through Zoom with Debbie).
- Email support for 8 months.
Available add-ons:
- Additional 60 minute in-home sessions: $100
- 45 minute virtual sessions over Zoom: $50
- 6 additional months inside Playtime Paws Academy: $99
It's recommended to use all sessions within 3 months. All packages expire one year from purchase.
Head to Tail Puppy Package
8 In-Home Sessions Plus
Virtual Support Between Sessions
$850
- One virtual 45 minute prep session (on Zoom)
- One (initial) 90 minute in-home session.
- Seven 60 minute in-home sessions (weekly).
- Up to three 15 minute video or phone check -ins per week, between sessions.
- Unlimited video review between sessions.
- Video lessons for your family to reinforce what is learned during sessions.
- Access to Playtime Paws Academy for 12 months (includes a community with other pup parents and live weekly group Q&A sessions through Zoom with Debbie).
- Email support for 12 months.
Available add-ons:
- Additional 60 minute in-home sessions: $90
- 45 minute virtual sessions over Zoom: $50
- 6 additional months inside Playtime Paws Academy: $99
It's recommended to use all sessions within 6 months. All packages expire one year from purchase.
How to get Started:
Contact us now to set up a complimentary 20 minute consult with Debbie. You'll talk about your dog training needs and goals, ask any questions you have about these packages, and confirm that we are a good fit!
Single Behavior Sessions
I come to your dog's environment (your home) to discuss and observe specific behavior issues you might have. The first session is up to 90 minutes so we can discuss all your training goals. Any follow up sessions are 60 minutes.
We will work together to find a realistic training approach that works for you and your dog. After my visit, I will continue to support you through email and phone to make sure everyone is headed in the right direction.
What's Included:
- One 90 minute session.
- Email, phone, and text support for 14 days.
- Option to upgrade to a package (paying only the difference) for 14 days.
Initial 90 minute session
$150
(All follow up sessions are 60 minutes for $125)
Contact Us
info@playtimepaws.com
(973) 797-9561
Phone reserved for local clients only. If you have a question about online training or any other inquiry please email or use the contact form. This allows us to support you effectively.
*In-home sessions are offered within 20 miles of Montville, NJ (Morris County) with some exceptions