In-Person and Virtual Private Sessions
At Shelby Semel Dog Training, we provide private one-on-one sessions that are available both in-person and virtually. Let us know if you have any questions or how we can help provide you and your dog with any additional services you may need. We look forward to working with you!
Here’s What We Cover
Preparation & How-to
Setting Up A Schedule For Your Dog
Desensitization to New York City
Selecting a Dog Walker, Daycare and Veterinarian
Introducing Your Dog
New Baby Preparation
How to Introduce a Baby to Your Dog
Multi-dog Household - Welcoming a New Dog Into The Family
New Puppy Training
Puppy Socialization
Leash Training
Crate Training
House Training
Puppy Manners
Puppy Matchmaking
Puppy 101 - All You Need to Know About Getting a New Dog
Preparing for Your New Puppy (For Owners)
Obedience Training
Basic
Intermediate
Advanced
Tricks
Building Confidence in a Shy or Fearful Dog
Behavior Training
Excessive Barking
Doorbell Excitement
Leash Manners, Aggression and Frustration
Elevator Etiquette
Door Bolting
Impulse Control
Separation Anxiety
Dog Aggression
Human Aggression
Resource Guarding
Desensitization to Sounds and Wheels
Desensitization to Handling
Book Your Session
Before you purchase a private session, please fill out the intake form and we will pair you with a trainer for your needs and area. Once you have been contacted by a trainer then you can come back to this page and purchase a session.
In-Person Private Sessions
Prices range from $175-325 depending on the level of trainer
Please fill out the intake form and we will pair you with a trainer for your needs and area. Once you have been contacted by a trainer then you can come back to this page and purchase a session. Thank you!
*Please note that private sessions are non-refundable
Prices range from $120-1,5720.50 depending on the level of trainer and the number of sessions included in the package you select.
Please fill out the intake form and we will pair you with a trainer for your needs and area. Once you have been contacted by a trainer then you can come back to this page and purchase a session. Thank you!
Please note that follow-up sessions must be used within 6 months of purchase or they will be forfeited.
In-Person Session Add-On Services
Have more than one dog to train? Add additional dogs to your training session!
Need a neutral third party to help ease your private session? We can bring in a calming canine or human to help smooth things out.
If you live out of our travel zone, we require an additional fee to train at your location.
Virtual Private Sessions
Prices range from $150-200 depending on the level of trainer
Please fill out the intake form and we will pair you with a trainer for your needs and area. Once you have been contacted by a trainer then you can come back to this page and purchase a session. Thank you!
Initial Sessions are 75-90 minutes. Behavioral initial sessions are 90 minutes.
Prices range from $65-150 depending on the level of trainer
Please fill out the intake form and we will pair you with a trainer for your needs and area. Once you have been contacted by a trainer then you can come back to this page and purchase a session. Thank you!
Please note that follow-up sessions must be used within 6 months of purchase or they will be forfeited.
Fast Track
Get a jump start on your training by having one of our trainers conduct focused training sessions with your dog!
Did you select your dates with your trainer? Reminder this is required prior to purchase and refunds will not be issued.
Fast Track - Puppy: This program helps lay the foundation for a well socialized and well behaved adult dog. This program is for dogs 6 months and younger only, and requires booking an initial consultation with a trainer prior to booking.
Topics covered:
Handling
Basic training cues
Crate training
Leash skills
Learning calm and focus in new environments
Learning calm and focus around other dogs and new people
What to expect:
Four 45-60 min weekly sessions with your dog for two consecutive weeks (total of 8 sessions), focused on any of the areas listed above. You choose your goals!
One 60 min weekly session with you and your dog for two consequent weeks (total of 2 sessions)
Brief video recap at end of every dog only session and a full review after each dog and owner session
How to enroll:
Schedule all 10 sessions with your trainer after your initial consultation. Dog only sessions will be scheduled at a time that works best for your trainer and the timing of these sessions must be flexible. Sessions with the dog and owner will be at a mutually agreed upon time between trainer and owner..
After scheduling the 10 sessions, purchase your puppy track!
Once your package has been purchased there will be no refunds and all sessions must be completed within the 2 week period
Fast Track - Reactivity: This track is ideal for dogs that struggle remaining calm on leash around other dogs,or around skateboarders, joggers or bikes. This track is not appropriate for dogs that display aggression, have redirected onto their handler, or have a bite history. An initial consultation is required before purchasing the fast track to determine eligibility.
This is a 3-week track. The first 2 weeks are primarily focused on installing foundation behavior cues and management strategies, and increasing impulse control. Behavior modification is introduced in week 2 and focused on in week 3.
Behaviors Covered:
Foundation behavior cues
Impulse control exercises
Active management strategies
Behavior modification strategies
What to expect each week:
Four 45-60 min weekly solo sessions for your dog
One 60 min weekly session with the trainer for you and your dog
Brief video recap at end of every solo session and a full review after each dog and owner session
How to enroll:
Schedule all 15 sessions with your trainer after your initial consultation. Dog only sessions will be scheduled at a time that works best for your trainer and the timing of these sessions must be flexible. Sessions with the dog and owner will be at a mutually agreed upon time between trainer and owner.
After scheduling the 15 sessions, purchase your reactivity track!
Once your package has been purchased there will be no refunds and all sessions must be completed within the 3 week period
Did you select your dates with your trainer? Reminder this is required prior to purchase and refunds will not be issued.
Check back here for additional training tracks - reactivity Fast track coming soon!
Virtual Separation Anxiety Package
Separation Anxiety-related issues are becoming very common after going through almost two years of being home with our dogs constantly. Overcoming this can be a huge challenge, because going back to leaving them again the same way we used to is not always going to be the best solution! If your dog has developed anxiety, or if you need help figuring out how to teach your dog how to be calm when left alone, this package may be for you.
Over the course of this experience, we’ll cover:
Getting to know you and your dog and their history.
Assessing what type and severity of separation issue we’re dealing with, and come up with a personalized training and management plan based on your daily schedule and lifestyle.
Working on cues and exercises that aid in treating separation issues.
Each session, we’ll check in on how things are going, and how we can either adjust goals, or adjust the training to achieve the results we’re looking for.
Weekly (or at your own pace) check-ins to keep you and your pup on the right track to successfully leaving your dog home alone.
Package includes:
5 sessions: one initial 90 min virtual session, five 30-45min virtual follow-ups within a three month period, a personalized training plan and management plan, and email check-ins whenever you need them
Course taught by:
Trainer Laura
Please fill out the intake form. Once you have been contacted by a trainer then you can come back to this page and purchase a session. Thank you!
*Please note that private sessions are non-refundable.
Home School
Do you find yourself struggling to meet your dog's training and enrichment needs while juggling a busy schedule with either work or family life? Jumpstart your puppy or dog's training with personalized 1:1 training sessions with one of our fabulous junior trainers - Gen, Warren, or Sabrina! This great option can help reinforce your dog's training between follow up sessions with your trainer, and help tire out busy puppies!
What to expect:
45 min sessions scheduled during daytime hours ( within 1-hour window of start time)
Dog and trainer SOLO
Brief email or text video update after each session
Training and enrichment only (not available for behavior modification, such as aggression, fear, anxiety)
Cost:
5 Sessions: 45-minute sessions: $525 (Valid for 30 days from date of first session use)
10 Sessions: 45-minute sessions: $1000 (Valid for 75 days from date of first session use)