Welcome to dog training
that hits the
sweet spot.
Sweet Spot Dog Training specializes in board & train packages, day training, and private one-on-one lessons, all designed to address a wide range of canine challenges. We offer more than just commands. We educate owners, too.
From early puppy socialization to correcting advanced behavioral issues, we tailor our training to fit your goals—ensuring that the training not only sticks, but also fosters a stronger bond between you and your dog. Our mission is to strike the perfect balance of dog training and human training.
Think of it like summer camp! Your dog stays with us for a set period, receiving multiple training sessions each day, along with personalized care and appropriate socialization. Board & train packages provide intensive training, addressing specific behavioral issues or advancing obedience skills in a structured setting.
Ideal for busy owners, our board & train packages deliver expedited results all while maintaining a cozy home environment for your dog.
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Dogs stay in the personal home of your trainer—living and learning in a true home environment. This familiar setting, unlike a sterile facility, better prepares dogs for the real world. Check out our doggy digs!
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Puppy Pro 2 weeks | minimum age: 12 weeks | $1,800
Essentials 2 weeks | basic commands | minimum age 6 months | $1,900
Standard 3 weeks | basic commands + heel | mindset training | $2,800
Unleashed 4 weeks | basic commands + heel | e-collar | mindset training | $3,800
Rehabilitation 5+ weeks | considered on a case-by-case basis after in-home evaluation | $4,700+
Custom 1+ week | $950/week
When your dog trains with us, they become part of our family for weeks at a time. We invest part of our lives into your dog, because you invest your trust in us. We know dog training isn't cheap, which is why we're happy to offer custom payment plans. Just ask!
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When you train with us, you become part of the Sweet Spot Dog Training family. Our Lifetime Support Guarantee means you can reach out anytime with questions or issues related to your dog's training. Whether it's introducing a new dog to the pack or addressing unexpected behavior changes, we're here to provide guidance long after your dog comes home.
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It’s the #1 question we get asked. And the answer is YES!
We provide extensive post-training support to guide you every step of the way. We like to say that “the training sticks if you stick to it.”
HOMECOMING LESSON: When your dog returns home, your trainer will conduct a comprehensive, hands-on session (lasting 2-5 hours) to seamlessly transfer the training to you in your dog's everyday environment.
FOLLOW-UP REFRESHER: After your dog settles in back home, we like to follow-up with a complimentary session to ensure owners are getting the hang of the new training.
TRANSITION GUIDEBOOK: Owners receive a detailed transition guide. This valuable resource is conveniently uploaded to your dog’s personal training folder for you to keep as reference material.
LIFETIME SUPPORT: For the rest of your dog's life, you can reach out to us with questions or issues related to your dog's training. We're here to provide guidance long after your dog comes home, no matter what life throws at you!
"TUNE-UP" STAYS: Skip the boarding facility! When you train with Sweet Spot Dog Training, your dog is always welcome to board with us instead. Many owners prefer their dog to stay in a familiar environment with a professional who understands and reinforces their training. We're delighted to be your dog’s home-away-from-home!
Our lessons cultivate obedience commands and social skills while addressing behavioral issues. With flexible scheduling and a personalized approach, our private lessons teach owners how to ensure lasting results with proven strategies to reinforce training at home.
We customize our one-on-one training sessions to meet your specific goals, while our lessons packages cover the most common issues we hear from owners.
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Looking for lessons at home? We’re happy to come to you! Otherwise, lessons are conducted in public in the downtown Wilmington area, among historic neighborhoods and local businesses with plenty of distractions to train around.
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One-on-One Lesson 60-90 minutes | $150
Our sessions are designed for real-world applications, and many common nuisance issues can be addressed in one or two targeted sessions. Just tell us what you want to work on! We're happy to tailor a custom package to fit your training goals. Just ask!
Brews Ready Package 2 sessions | $280
Not every dog is ready to relax in high-energy environments of breweries and bars, but it’s a goal we can help you reach!
Vet Prep Package 3 sessions | $450
Going to the vet doesn’t have to be traumatic for your dog (or you). We’ll teach you proven relaxation techniques and handling desensitization drills to make the next vet trip easier for everyone.
Easy Walking Package 3 sessions | $450
Transform your dog from yanking and pulling to walking calmly at your side! No tool is one-size-fits-all, which is why we provide collars and leash setups tailored to your dog, carefully fitted by your trainer. Lessons progress to handling distractions and reactivity, using real-world situations to challenge your dog's focus.
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Private lessons focus on equipping owners with practical, hands-on training skills. Your trainer will guide you through the process, demonstrating effective techniques for training your dog. To ensure lasting progress, owners practice and reinforce training between sessions.
Through text and video feedback, your trainer will provide ongoing guidance in between lessons, as well as relevant reference materials. We're only a text away to support you between lessons!
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Consistent practice is key to success in dog training, so it’s vital to consistently reward your dog even at home! We’ll supply you with a treat pouch to help reinforce good behaviors beyond the lesson. (And we'll show you how to effectively wean off food rewards!)
Give your dog immersive training without the need for overnight stays! Day Training is designed as the sweet spot between our private lessons and a comprehensive board & train.
Drop your dog off in the morning and pick them up in the evening; we’ll work on your training goals throughout the day, and send you a video of your dog’s training so you know how to stay on track at home.
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Day Training is a perfect middle ground between private lessons and board & train packages.
Similar to a board & train program, your dog spends the day with their trainer in a home-based setting, experiencing a structured and reinforcing environment. But at the end of the day, you still get to bring your dog home to cuddle!
Like in private lessons, your trainer tailors feedback specifically for you, the owner. We work with your dog, but our video feedback provides clear, actionable direction to help you reinforce and build on the training in your own home. Teamwork makes the dream work!
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Custom Day Training | $100/day
Targeted to address your goals, we're happy to tailor a custom package. Just ask!
Puppy Primer Special | 5 days | $450
Intended to set young dogs up for success, this package focuses on appropriate socialization, crate training, potty training, confidence building, structured relaxation, and loose-leash walking foundations.
Separation Anxiety Special | 5 sessions | $450
(Affectionately nicknamed "The Pandemic Pup Special")
Designed to help dogs struggling with separation anxiety, this training prioritizes teaching the Place command, while also working on confidence building and structured decompression training. We'll show you how to teach your dog to self-soothe and practice routines that promote healthy independence.
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Follow along with your dog's Day Training with our owner videos! At the end of your dog's day of training, we'll send you a video showcasing some of your dog's sessions. These updates are designed to teach owners the training process so new strategies can be effectively implemented at home.
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Our Day Training is designed to give owners guidance (through our video feedback) on how to build on that day of training at home.
We find that educating owners ensures the best long-lasting results for the dog, because educated owners learn how to apply training strategies at home.
Welcome to your sweet spot for dog training, plus…
Why Facility-Free Daycare and Boarding?
Comfort and Familiarity: We love hosting dogs we’ve already worked with—and the dogs love staying with the trainer they already know, all in the coziness of a real home. Check out the doggy digs!
Real-World Applications: Our home-based approach ensures good habits are maintained in your dog's daily life, even when you’re away.
Personalized Attention: Unlike large training facilities or multi-city franchises, our personal setting ensures one-on-one attention for your dog.