Private dog training lessons at Furever K9 are one-on-one sessions for you and your dog at our 9,500 square foot resort and training center on 7.5 acres in Leesburg, VA.
Founder and Head Trainer Lauren White has more than 11 years of experience and trained at The Dog Psychology Center in California.
Lessons are training for both of you, so you learn how to handle your dog yourself.
We help with leash pulling, lunging, barking, counter surfing, crate worries, fearful behavior and everyday manners.
There is also a puppy track for habits like jumping and nipping.
How many lessons you need, and what they cost, depends on your dog and your goals, and we set that with you at your evaluation.
The first step is telling us about your dog.
Last Updated: November 2026 | Leesburg, VA and Loudoun County
What Private Lessons Help With
Here are some of the behaviors we can help with.
- Pulling on the leash, or lunging at other dogs on walks
- Barking at people and dogs, or at the window, doorbell and delivery driver
- Counter surfing and jumping on guests
- Crate anxiety, or a dog who hates the crate
- Potty training, no matter the age
- Fearful behavior, whether your dog is scared of one thing or everything
- Basic manners for a dog who has never had training
Lauren has been amazing!
I’ve attempted to learn everything I could over the years to get control of my barking dogs and nothing was working, after an hour with Lauren I finally understand what my dogs need and what their behavior should look like in order to have calm happy dogs.
Within days, their behavior had completely transformed and now we are all more calm because of it!
Lisa S., Furever K9 client
How Private Lessons Work
Every dog starts with an evaluation, so we can meet your dog and hear what’s going on at home.
From there, we plan each lesson around what you want to work on, because no two dogs or families are the same.
You and your dog train together with your trainer at our Leesburg center.
Each lesson builds on the last one as your dog’s new habits get stronger.
Private Lessons for Puppies
Our puppy track is a set of private lessons just for young dogs.
Puppy habits like jumping and nipping get harder to change as your dog grows, so starting early makes life easier for both of you.
You can also pair lessons with our puppy socialization groups, where puppies get comfortable around other dogs and people.
Which Training Option Fits Your Dog?
Private lessons are one of four ways to train with us in Leesburg.
Here’s how they compare.
- Private LessonsYou and your dog learn together
- Day TrainingDrop off in the morning, pick up with a report card
- Board and TrainYour dog stays and trains at our center
- Group ClassesPractice around other dogs and people
Not sure which one is right?
We’ll help you choose at your evaluation.
Lauren did an amazing job working with my 55lb 6 year old dog, who had no prior training.
She was able to get him crate trained, work on his confidence, and overall obedience.
I highly recommend using Lauren!
Katie M., Furever K9 client
Meet Lauren, Your Head Trainer
Lauren learned patience the hard way, with a Boston Terrier puppy named Addie Mae.
After years of struggling, she took Addie Mae to a 5 day course at The Dog Psychology Center in California.
That course changed how she understood dogs, and it’s why she now helps owners with the same frustrations she once had.
Lauren still travels several times a year to learn from top trainers across the country.
What began as a small in-home training business opened as our Leesburg resort and training center in October 2024.
Read her full story on our About Lauren page.
Private Dog Training FAQs
Where do private lessons take place?
All private lessons take place at our resort and training center at 20690 Gleedsville Rd, Leesburg, VA 20175.
The center was built as a low-stress space, so your dog has a calm place to learn.
What training method do you use?
Our training is balanced and relationship-based.
Your dog learns what we want through clear rewards, and learns what to stop through fair, consistent boundaries.
You learn how to do the same, so the training keeps working at home.
Do I practice between lessons?
Yes.
You leave each lesson knowing exactly what to practice at home and on your everyday walks before the next one.
Can my dog also board or join daycare with you?
Yes.
Every dog either trains with us or completes an evaluation before boarding or daycare, so we know our environment is a good fit for your dog.