Private dog training in The Acreage, FL

One-on-one private sessions with Barbara Bounds for leash work, routines, recall, behavior correction, and class-prep decisions.

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Choose the lesson length, check out here, then Barbara reaches out

  • 30-minute privates work well for one focused issue or a tighter tune-up.
  • 1-hour privates give more room for handling, repetition, and larger problems.
  • Choose the lesson length here, check out on this page, and Barbara follows up to lock in the exact lesson time.

Best when a group class is too much or too broad

  • Useful for leash work, recall, routines, barking through class, or reactive-dog cases.
  • Good for dogs that need a quieter working setup before joining a class.
  • Helpful when the handler needs direct one-on-one feedback instead of general group coaching.

Real-world private work built around your dog

Private sessions are built around the actual handling, routine, and behavior problem in front of you. The goal is practical progress that carries over at home and in public.

Choose private if you need focused help now

Pick a 30-minute or 1-hour private on this page, check out here, and Barbara reaches out after purchase to confirm the lesson time.

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30 Minute Private with Barbara Bounds

Great for handlers who want one-on-one attention or need to focus on one specific issue without a full hour.

$40 booking fee

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1 Hour Private with Barbara Bounds

Best for handlers who need more time, want to focus on a larger issue, or may switch between dogs during the session.

$70 booking fee

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5-Star Private Training Review

Nancy

Google review ยท Mar 28, 2025

★★★★★

"Barbara Bounds is amazing with dogs and people. She knows how to balance work and play for our terrier, Chase, which has helped improve his behavior."

Dog training and behavior

Before You Check Out

Why owners choose private lessons first

  • Focused one-on-one help for behavior, leash work, routines, and class-prep decisions.
  • Quieter setup for dogs that are not ready for a group environment yet.
  • Payment holds the lesson spot first, then Barbara reaches out to confirm the exact time.
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Existing customers can check out faster

Choose the private lesson here, use the email already tied to your record, and check out on this page. Barbara follows up after purchase to confirm the exact time.

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Availability for appointments

Every hour unless already booked. After checkout, Barbara reaches out to confirm the exact session time or let you know if the lesson needs to shift to the next workable slot.

  • Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Monday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Pay now, then Barbara confirms the exact lesson time

  • Existing customers can choose 30 minutes or 1 hour, use the email already tied to their record, and check out faster.
  • New customers can choose a private, fill in the details, and check out on this page.
  • Barbara follows up after purchase to confirm the exact lesson time and any needed handling notes.

Private appointment details

  • 30-minute private: $40
  • 1-hour private: $70
  • Shared privates welcome: 2 handlers at $40 each, 3 or more handlers at $25 each
  • Call or text 410-430-0209 if you want to schedule a shared private

Choose the private lesson length, then check out on this page

Select the 30-minute or 1-hour private above, complete checkout here, and Barbara reaches out after purchase to confirm the exact lesson time.

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