Dog Training Service
Day Training
Life is busy, but your dog's training should not stall because of your schedule. With day training, Malia comes to your home and works directly with your dog while you are at work or handling your day. Your dog gets focused, professional training sessions in the environment where the skills need to stick.
How day training works
I arrive at your home during the day and run structured training sessions with your dog — typically 60 to 90 minutes of focused work covering the skills outlined in your training plan. Your dog trains in the same rooms, hallways, and yard where they need to perform. After each session, I leave detailed progress notes so you know exactly what was covered, what improved, and what to reinforce.
Handoff sessions
The skills your dog learns with me need to transfer to you — otherwise the training does not last. Every day training package includes regular handoff sessions where I walk you through the techniques, cues, and reward timing your dog has learned. You practise with coaching, ask questions, and leave each handoff confident in maintaining the progress. This is what separates professional day training from someone just playing with your dog while you are out.
Progress notes and communication
After every day training session, you receive written progress notes covering what we worked on, how your dog responded, and specific homework for you to practise before the next session. If something is not working or needs adjustment, I flag it immediately rather than waiting for the next handoff. Transparency and communication are how we keep momentum between sessions.
Who day training is best for
Day training is ideal for busy professionals, families with young children who cannot manage training and kids simultaneously, and dogs who benefit from working with a professional handler before skills are transferred to their owner. It is not a replacement for owner involvement — it is a way to accelerate the training timeline while fitting around your life.
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