One-2-One Dog Training

Training begins with an in-home assessment to identify behavioral triggers and create a customized plan. Sessions are ongoing and weekly, with Paul providing follow-up support throughout the week. Programs are tailored to the dog’s specific issues, including aggression, fear, and service dog tasks. Training involves the entire family and focuses on real-life situations like feeding, walking, and home safety.

Pricing Summary

Pricing is described as fair and down-to-earth, with no published rates. Clients are quoted based on individual needs and severity of behavior issues. Payment is not detailed, but no package pricing or upfront fees are mentioned.

Policies

No cancellation or rescheduling policies are stated on the website.

One-2-One Dog Training is run by Paul Leavitt, a dog trainer with over 25 years of experience specializing in behavior modification for dogs with unwanted behaviors such as aggression, fear, resource guarding, and reactivity. Paul offers in-home personalized training to assess triggers and create customized plans for dogs of all ages and breeds. He trains service dogs for veterans with PTSD and individuals with mental disabilities, and helps families manage dogs with severe behavioral issues, including biting and territorial aggression. His approach is assertive, consistent, and grounded in common-sense methods using tools like leashes, collars, and gentle leads. Paul works with the whole family, including his three daughters who assist in training and help teach children how to safely interact with dogs. He also provides breed consultations to help owners choose the right dog for their lifestyle.

Paul offers basic obedience training, puppy training, leash etiquette, and specialty training for daily life scenarios like entering the car, bath time, and multi-dog feeding. He does not offer boarding, day training, or facility-based classes. His services are focused on one-on-one, in-home sessions with ongoing support and follow-up throughout the week.

Paul is known for his honesty, integrity, and willingness to collaborate with veterinarians and other professionals for complex cases. He has helped clients save dogs that were at risk of euthanasia due to severe aggression, and his clients report significant improvements in safety and behavior within weeks.

He provides free training videos online covering topics like proper sit training, collar placement, and controlling excitable dogs.

Accomplishments

Paul has over 25 years of experience training dogs, including service dogs for veterans and individuals with disabilities. He has successfully rehabilitated extreme cases of aggression that other trainers deemed unsolvable, including dogs at risk of euthanasia. He is referenced by other professionals and has been featured in local media.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins by calling Paul at 208-899-6319 to schedule an in-home assessment. The first session includes evaluating the dog’s behavior, discussing concerns, setting goals, and creating a personalized training plan.