Dog Training Services

Currently offering private sessions, group outings (Canine Culture Club), CGC testing, and virtual sessions. Pricing below. Please text, email, or call for more information.

Initial Behavior Consultation & Evaluation

up to 60 minutes ($75)
every 30 min after (+$40)

I highly recommend starting here. I'll evaluate your dog, determine what direction is best for your dog, design a rough draft for a curriculum for your dog, and give you good information that will help you know where to begin.

Some dogs require a little bit more one on one before joining a group class. Other dogs might even be eligible to join our Canine Culture Club. If you start with a Consultation, you get $50 off whatever next service you purchase from me at the Consultation.

Private Training

Private training will have a custom curriculum designed specifically for your dog and your goals. Instruction can be in-home or at a location outside the home.

I am based in Shippensburg (Cleversburg area). I commonly serve Shippensburg, Chambersburg, Carlisle, Fayetteville, Newville, and neighboring areas.

$75-100+/hr (depends on mileage)

Save money by purchasing packages:
4 hours: 10% off ($270-$360+)
8 hours: 20% off ($480-$640+)

For non-local clients or those who prefer it, I offer virtual instruction at the rate of $75/hr.

Canine Culture Club Meet-Ups & Membership

Membership Plans Pricing:

1 month ($120)
3 months ($300)
6 months ($500)

Join the Canine Culture Club! We give you access to a rolling schedule of public meet-ups so you can practice your dog's obedience around other dogs while getting quality socialization! Once a member, you can access as many (or as few) of these outings as you want.

I highly recommend joining the Canine Culture Club alongside basic obedience classes for a well-rounded dog. For students enrolled in other training classes, please start with Consultation for evaluation.

Want to just sign up for one here and there? Single meet-ups are $40 each.

AKC CGC and AKC Trick Dog Evaluations

I offer AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC), AKC Community Canine (CGCA), AKC Urban Canine (CGCU) for people outside of my training groups and classes. I offer AKC Trick Dog Evaluation (TKN, TKI, TKA, TKP, TKE) in person or virtually, bring your own props. I also evaluate Virtual Home Manners Puppy/Adult (VHMP, VHMA).

Evaluations are $15 each

Basic obedience and more!

I have experience with all kinds of temperaments, drives, and breeds. If your dog has not had any formal training yet, starting with an excellent foundation in basic obedience is important so that you can establish systems of communication to define your expectations to your dog. If you have a good foundation, it’s much easier to teach your dog anything. Below are some things we can work on:

  • basic obedience

  • loose leash walking

  • distraction training

  • toy skills

  • home manners

  • public manners

  • confidence building

  • tricks training

  • sports foundations

  • heeling

  • pattern games

  • clear marker systems

  • impulse control

  • working with prey drive

  • enrichment

  • drive building

  • handling reactive behavior

Email, text, or call to get started!

  • heartandsparkdogtraining@gmail.com

  • (717) 318 - 4046, text or leave voicemail