Benefits of Private Training
By: Samantha Sams CPDT-KA Lead Trainer/CGC Evaluator ZimmVet
Obedience training in any form can be extremely beneficial to your dog, both mentally and physically. One of the unique and useful things we offer here at ZimmVet is Private Lessons. These can be utilized for many different situations, or concerns. Each session is tailored to your family’s specific needs. Our private lessons are usually between 30 and 45 minute sessions. This time period works within your dog’s attention span, and will keep them willing to participate the entire session.
In-Clinic Lessons
We offer lessons at ZimmVet for both you, and your dog to learn together. We can use these lessons to focus on 1 or 2 specific concerns or needs, and come up with a plan of action for you to work on at home. These are also great to help integrate a new furry family member into the home.
Daycare or Hotel Stay Lessons
These lessons are offered while your dog is here for any length of stay. A trainer will work one on one with your dog. These are great for things you would like your dog to brush up on, or new things you would like them to learn. We always follow these lessons up with either an in-person conversation to discuss how things went, or an email with specifics if requested.
Most dogs love the additional attention they receive during their stay. This is a great way to pamper your pooch!
In-Home Lessons
A lot of our clients LOVE this option. It is great for behaviors that only present themselves in the home environment. These lessons also work great with a busy schedule. We come to you, no need to plan on the extra drive time. These lessons can be built to specifically help you with your needs. They can provide a visual and hands-on experience to make sure that the task at hand is achievable.
Other Offerings
In addition to private training and group sessions, occasional seminars are also available.
Group sessions help build your confidence in your dog’s abilities, and teach them to work through the distractions of other dogs and people. Each course follows a specific agenda, and is focused on a well behaved and well-rounded dog. Seminars are great human only events that are tailored toward one specific need or goal.
Kid Friendly
Unlike other training facilities, we are also family oriented. We believe that a dog is a furry family member and should learn to respond to everyone equally. Dogs typically view children as a new playmate, and will treat them as such. Children can experience more nipping and jumping behaviors from your pet. Obedience classes are a great way to help build the foundation of a dog that responds equally to every family member, as well as build the confidence of the children that may be experience more troubles. Our classes are interactive and fun. Age appropriate children are always invited to participate!
No matter the classes you choose, I would love to spend some time getting to know you and your dog. My most loved part of my career is watching your pets blossom into the family member you’ve always dreamed of.
**Please contact the clinic to discuss your specific needs. Our staff can help direct you to the most appropriate class offering. Dates, times, and prices vary.
**Up to date vaccines, and preventatives are required to participate.
About Samantha (Sam) Sams
Sam has been training professionally for 11 years. She is a certified trainer through the CCPDT (Certification Council of Professional Dog Trainers). She successfully works with all breeds, and sizes of dogs. She believes every dog has a want to be well behaved and the ability to learn, we as humans just need to be willing to put in the effort to teach them. Her personal pack consists of Huskies, Malamutes, and her senior Pit Bull.
