Pawprint Academy
Private Lesson
Training Packages
When you're investing in your best friend, you don't cut corners. You research before you invest. You choose a certified trainer who will do the job right the first time. Our 6-Week Premium Private Coaching Program includes a MONEY BACK GUARANTEE and FREE refreshers for LIFE. These benefits do not apply to single basic lessons or the prepaid block of five basic lessons.
In-home service area
Private lessons across Eastern North Carolina
We serve owners looking for in-home dog training in Sneads Ferry and Holly Ridge, in-home dog training on Topsail Island and in Surf City, in-home dog training in Jacksonville and Richlands, and in-home dog training in Hampstead, as well as Swansboro and Wilmington, North Carolina.
Prefer a trainer-led stay? Compare Board & Train. Questions about availability? Contact Pawprint Academy.
The gap most programs miss
Most owners do not fail during the lesson.
They struggle between lessons.
You leave the appointment motivated, then real life happens. The dog gets excited at the door, pulls on the walk, breaks Place during dinner, or reacts before you know what to do next. Our program is built to close that gap.
The usual problem
Owners are told what to practice, but they are not given enough structure, tracking, feedback, and accountability to know whether the plan is actually working.
- ✗Training gets inconsistent after the trainer leaves.
- ✗Progress is based on memory instead of real patterns.
- ✗Owners think the dog “knows better,” when the dog may still need clarity.
The Pawprint Academy solution
In the six-week program, you learn what to practice during weekly private coaching, use it at home, and track what happens in Pawprint Academy. Bring questions about walks, guests, or Place during dinner to your check-ins so your trainer can help you adjust.
- ✓Clear homework after each lesson.
- ✓Built-in accountability and trainer access.
- ✓Real-world practice around dogs, people, and distractions.
5 Events Every Week. Lifetime Support. Real Progress in 6 Weeks.
The 6-Week Private Client Program combines in-home lessons, accountability check-ins, private coaching, real-world group classes, and Pawprint Academy tracking so you know exactly what to do between sessions.
This is not a one-hour lesson and a handshake. You practice between sessions: handling your dog on walks, guiding greetings, and using Place while the household is busy. Your trainer helps you adjust what you do next.
CPDT-KA Certified Trainer
$1,450
The full 6-week program price stays the same across all three starting tracks.
Every single week
5 weekly touchpoints built into the program.
No guessing what comes next. No drifting between sessions. The same trainer-led cadence repeats each week so your progress compounds for 6 weeks.
1. Weekly In-Home Private Lesson
Hands-on coaching in your home within 30 miles of Sneads Ferry, focused on your dog, your household, and your goals.
2. 48-Hour Accountability Check-In
A follow-up after each lesson to catch mistakes early, answer questions, and keep the plan moving forward.
3. Private 1-on-1 Coaching Call
A personal virtual coaching session to troubleshoot anything specific to your dog, home, or training routine.
4. Pack Leadership Group Call
Weekly group coaching with leadership-focused topics, Q&A, and practical guidance you can apply immediately.
5. Sunday Real-World Group Class
Practice around real dogs, real people, and real distractions so your dog can perform outside the living room.
Choose your track
One 6-week system. Three focused starting points.
The structure is the same, but your trainer customizes the plan around your dog, your household, and your goals.
"For a while, I had the mindset that they were too old and set in their ways to truly learn the skills I wish they knew. I came across TOP Dog and enrolled in their 6 week program to see if it was something we could benefit from. All I can say is WOW. Every single lesson we did, I was just amazed at the progress we made."
Good Citizen Track
For manners, obedience, leash walking, public behavior, guests, doors, and everyday household structure.
Reactivity Rehab Track
For dogs who bark, lunge, pull, fixate, or lose control around dogs, people, vehicles, or distractions.
Resource Guarding Reset Track
For dogs who guard food, toys, space, furniture, people, attention, or other household resources.
Can training help with reactivity and distraction?
"Moose and Pearl went from being easily distracted and reactive to finding their calm and responding to commands. TDT tailored their techniques to each dog’s personality, which made a big difference."
The Complete Coaching Cycle
The 6-week program explicitly connects education, practice, reference, and feedback so you never get stuck between lessons:
Learn the system and your handling role in weekly in-home lessons.
Do the daily reps around real-life distractions and track your work.
Revisit video reference demonstrations in the app to check your form.
Get direct trainer feedback through coaching calls to adjust and improve.
"My dogs went from being an absolute nightmare on a leash to walking on a loose leash while staying engaged in SIX weeks. For the first time, I can truly say I enjoy walking my dogs on a leash. I also saw a 180 in how they react when guests come over with some other skills we learned."Read full review →
Excerpt from a local eastern NC TOP Dog Training client testimonial. Individual experiences vary, and program inclusions follow our current descriptions.
Additional 6-week program benefits
These benefits belong to the complete coaching system. They are not included here as benefits of a single lesson or the five-lesson block.
Is the investment worth it?
"This training was worth every penny and we are so grateful for Ryan and Breanna’s dedication and expertise. And the dogs love them!"
Basic Private Lessons
Build everyday control, one lesson at a time.
This program is perfect for families who want to be hands-on while still learning a proven, professional system that actually works. We structure each lesson based on YOUR needs, not a one-size-fits-all approach.
Single Private Lesson
One private lesson in your home
$149
Finally have a calm, focused, and obedient dog you can enjoy in daily life, with the confidence to know they’ll listen when it counts.
You’ll Learn How To:
- ✓Teach your dog to Sit, Down, Come, Stay, Place, and Heel, even around distractions
- ✓Eliminate chaos at the door, on walks, or around guests
- ✓Build leash manners and reliable recall
- ✓Use clear communication, leash pressure, and marker training effectively
- ✓Handle common challenges like jumping, barking, or ignoring commands
Prepaid Block of 5 Basic Private Lessons
Discounted five-lesson block
$700
Best for owners who need focused help with a specific skill, question, or tune-up.
This is a block of basic lessons, not the 6-Week Private Client Program described above.
For the 6-Week Premium Private Coaching Program
Completely Risk-Free100% Money-Back Satisfaction Guarantee
Your program is backed by our 100% Money-Back Satisfaction Guarantee. We stand behind the process, the coaching, and the support, so you can enroll with confidence and remove the risk from getting started.
This guarantee applies to the six-week program, not to single basic lessons or the prepaid block of five basic lessons.
"Every session was so informative, but I was never left without feeling confident in what I was supposed to be working on."
The TOP Framework
Leadership in dog training is not intimidation. It is clear communication, fair structure, consistent follow-through, and giving your dog a path to succeed. Trust comes first, obedience becomes clear, and performance is built through repetition in real life.
Trust
Clear rules, fair expectations, and a dog that understands how to win.
Obey
Commands that carry meaning because the communication system is clear.
Perform
Skills that hold up outside the lesson, around distractions, and in daily life.
Tell us about your dog
Ask about lesson availability and the right starting track for your dog.
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