Private Dog Training

Private Dog Training

-IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT-

As of August 2024 Feet & Paws has relocated to Eugene, Oregon.

After 15 years of helping dogs and their people in West Los Angeles, I have moved up the coast and look forward to helping the dogs and their people in and around Eugene, Oregon. I am still available for online training if you’re located outside of this area.

Private Dog Training

Are You…

Getting a puppy or adopting a rescue dog?
Looking to improve your dog's manners?
Wanting to help your dog overcome their fear, anxieties, and/or aggression?
Expecting a baby and need to prepare your dog?

Does Your Dog…

Pull on its leash?
Bark incessantly?
Dash out the door?
Chew on your favorite shoes?
Have house-training accidents?

If you answered “yes” to any of the above, private dog training might be perfect for you!

Benefits of Private Dog Training

Focus on Your Specific Goals
Establish Good Habits
Communicate Clearly with your Dog
Build Problem Solving Skills
Address and Curb Unwanted Behaviors
Strengthen Your Bond

Why Private Dog Training with Feet & Paws?

Convenience

Your time is important! Personalized sessions are scheduled at your convenience, including mornings, evenings & weekends, and can be done from anywhere in the world, even your own home.

Results

Treatment plans focus on positive reinforcement and utilize your dog’s natural drives, such as food and praise, to teach desired behaviors and eliminate unwanted ones.

Expertise

With over 12 years experience training dogs, Tracy has worked with a variety of breeds & temperaments, from puppies to shy, fearful, and reactive dogs. Learn more.

What are you waiting for?

Get started today!

How to Get Started

1. Request a Consultation

Fill out the consultation request form to tell me about your and/or your dog’s training needs and goals.

2. Schedule Consultation

During your free phone consultation, Tracy will discuss scheduling your in-person or online consultation.

3. Complete Payment

Confirm your in-person or online private dog training consultation using my secure online Square store.

Prices For Private Dog Training in Eugene & Springfield

  • Internet connection and WiFi enabled device required for all online sessions
  • Purchased consultations, sessions, and packages expire one year after purchase
  • One hour minimum required for in-person sessions. Travel fee may be applied if outside Eugene/Springfield.
Ask about my combined group & private training bundle discounts!
Pre-payment using my secure online Square store required.
Consultation (90 min)* $200
(1) 60-minute session
Available for returning clients only with trainer approval.
$130
Package A: (3) 60-Minute Sessions $360
Package B: (6) 60-Minute Sessions $660 ($10/session discount)

Ask about my combined group & private training bundle discounts!

*A consultation is required for all new clients, this dedicated time together allows me to gather information about you and your dog, demonstrate the foundations of my dog training techniques, advise you on what changes should be made to create a clear and fair structure for your dog, and share what tools should be integrated to set you and your dog up for success. We will also discuss how many personalized training sessions will help you reach your training goals.
Pre-payment using my secure online Square store required.
Consultation (90 min)* $150
(1) 60-minute session
Available for returning clients only with trainer approval.
$95
Package A: (3) 60-Minute Sessions $255
Package B: (6) 60-Minute Sessions $450 ($10/session discount)

Ask about my combined group & private training bundle discounts!

*A consultation is required for all new clients, this dedicated time together allows me to gather information about you and your dog, demonstrate the foundations of my dog training techniques, advise you on what changes should be made to create a clear and fair structure for your dog, and share what tools should be integrated to set you and your dog up for success. We will also discuss how many personalized training sessions will help you reach your training goals.
Pre-payment using my secure online Square store required.
Consultation (90 minutes)* $150
(1) 60-minute session
Available for returning clients only with trainer approval.
$95
Package A: (3) 60-Minute Sessions $255
Package B: (6) 60-Minute Sessions $450 ($10/session discount)

Ask about my combined group & private training bundle discounts!

*A consultation is required for all new clients, this dedicated time together allows me to gather information about you and your dog, demonstrate the foundations of my dog training techniques, advise you on what changes should be made to create a clear and fair structure for your dog, and share what tools should be integrated to set you and your dog up for success. We will also discuss how many personalized training sessions will help you reach your training goals.

In the Media

What People Are Saying

  • Tracy has been a wonderfully patient, insightful, and inspiring teacher to our family and our newly adopted rescue pup. Our dog loves her and has been eager to learn every session we had with her. Our field trips really expanded our knowledge of how to train in public. Tracy is very attuned with the animals she teaches and we recommend her wholeheartedly!

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    Malona B.
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  • Training with Tracy has been exceptional. My dog Honey and I started with a dog manners 101 group class, where we worked on communication, barking, and loose leash walking. Tracy was encouraging and patient and helped me become more comfortable and persistent in training. We also did private training at my apartment to help with my dog’s separation anxiety. We learned his triggers and found even more ways to calm his anxieties. We also did a session at a local store to work on my dog’s anxiety about arriving at new places in our car. We have also attended a group pack walk and look forward to taking more classes with Tracy. Thank you, Tracy, for helping me become a better dog mom!

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    Daisy R.
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  • Tracy is kind, communicative, and her methods work. Money well spent.

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  • Tracy is the best! My 6 month Australian Shepherd and I first took her group class. It felt like a private instruction. Immediate results. Sit, Stay, Come, Wait, Leave it. Done, done, done, done, done. She’s a dog whisperer. She taught us how to properly respect our dog and how to earn respect in return. Our home is a happier place because of her. We followed up with private sessions because of a skateboard and vacuum issue our dog was having and again with Tracy’s instruction…problem solved.

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    Teresa G.
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  • Tracy has been AMAZING to work with. We’ve done one-on-one training at our home several times as well as participated in the group classes more than once. I highly recommend both! My dog and I have truly loved our time in each setting. Tracy creates a welcoming and warm community for both the humans and the dogs in the classes. She’s also incredibly knowledgeable about the ways dogs learn. She is so clear and committed. Most importantly, my dog, who is afraid of a lot of people, sounds, and even the wind, LOVES Tracy too. She gave me hope that I could train him too and get my little guy more confident and happy! I am so grateful to Tracy! My family adopted a puppy during the beginning of the pandemic. We thought it would be nice for our current rescued chihuahua terrier dog to have a buddy. But, adding an additional furry family member posed many challenges, especially during a time when little socialization options were available. Thank you, Tracy!

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    Tawney B.
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  • Our dog, Moon, had a rough life before my husband and I adopted him, and because of this, he came in with some behavioral issues. One of them was EXTREME anxiety and reactivity towards dogs, humans, squirrels, birds, and pretty much anything that lives and moves. My husband and I tried all the TikTok advice for reactive dogs we could find, but instead of Moon getting better, he was getting progressively worse. It came to the point that I was afraid to go outside for a walk with him, because he would react to dogs so badly, that he would start flying on the leash. At that point, we contacted Tracy, cause we couldn’t take it anymore. Tracy, the angel sent from the heavens, met with us, gave us her INVALUABLE tips, and within 3 days, yes 3 DAYS!!!, Moon’s behavior shifted 180*. We’re about 2 months in now and Moon can walk past a dog on the same side of the sidewalk, he can sniff butts with other dogs, my husband and I can meet with friends that Moon doesn’t know without him throwing a fit, we can go to a dog park and have him play with other dogs. I can’t put in words how grateful I am for Tracy and her magic. If you have any issues with your dog, don’t walk- RUN to Feet & Paws to get the best help possible! 100/10 would recommend!

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    Olivia E.
    Private Dog Training
  • Tracy is a godsend! We adopted our 4-year-old Buddy Boy (a wheaten) from a breeder who kept him outside on a filthy dog run. Once we cleaned him up and got rid of his fleas, we realized he was an escape artist. He jumped over our fences (which are now higher). He even climbed trees to get out (those branches have been pruned). Scariest of all, he was terrible with my grandchildren. I was terrified we’d have to give him back. After working with Tracy, I can safely say he’s the sweetest, best dog I’ve ever had. Not only did Feet & Paws train him, Tracy trained me too! She was gentle (but firm) and patient, and she always left me with a hard copy of that day’s lesson; it’s also on her website. It was so helpful to Buddy and me to rely on her notes rather than my memory. Six months after our sessions, we had an issue with Buddy on the bed. In one email, she told me how to fix it and sent me backup info. It worked and we’re all sleeping soundly again. I can’t say enough about Tracy James and Feet&Paws.

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    Janis H.
    Private Dog Training
  • I have taken both private and group dog training classes with Tracy, and I LOVE her patient and positive training style. She is a highly effective and knowledgeable trainer of both dogs and their humans! Her safety tips are invaluable. For me the most important thing was to learn dog behavior and communication so that I will know how to help and train my dog in any situation, not just how to get him to sit. I love Tracy’s way of teaching from the dog’s perspective, so we can continue to deepen our understanding and bond. She shows how any dog can be trained with positive reinforcement.

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    Sara L.
    Private Dog Training & Dog Training Classes
  • We hired Tracy to teach us and our 8-week old puppy basic training skills, obedience and potty training. Tracy is fantastic and has an amazing way with dogs: effective, yet gentle. We knew nothing about dogs (first puppy) and we came a long way in just a few sessions and have also decided to sign up for her group classes to continue improving our dog’s socialization skills. Highly recommended!

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    Lucrecia S.
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  • Tracy’s great. We had a few lessons and they were always fun and informative. She was awesome with my dogs and gave us lots of training advice. Our walks are much more enjoyable now and we’re even going on Tracy’s pack hikes!

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    Diane H.
    Private Dog Training
  • Tracy is fantastic! We took her intro training group class and had her over for private training as well to address our dog’s fear of being in the car. I don’t know where we’d be without her. Our pup has learned a ton and so have we. And we all have a lot more confidence and capability now to keep learning! We would definitely recommend for new pup owners and anyone who wants to deepen their relationship with their dog.

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    Taylor D.
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  • After getting our second dog, we realized that we needed some help. While our first dog was already trained, our new dog, Otto, was a door dasher, guarded the couch, and pulled and was slightly reactive on leash. It was making life a bit impossible. We had Tracy over for a few sessions and she showed us a variety of different tricks to try. She took the time to explain and demonstrate things and, after we had some time to practice, it finally started to click for me and Otto. Life is a lot easier now! We even make it out to Tracy’s fitness class sometimes. We both have a great time. Thanks Tracy!

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    Shiri G.
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  • Very patient and helpful with showing us what to do. My pup loved it when Tracy would come over to help him learn something new.

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  • We had a great experience with Tracy, our trainer. We have a 5 year old Tara (Lab/Shepherd mix) and she was rescued from a shelter. She is very aggressive with other animals so it is very tough to take her out on walks and we do that very late at night when no one is around. Tracy gave us a lot of pointers and helped us every class to get Tara to listen to us and follow our cues. This program is great anyone who can follow simple instructions. I would highly recommend Tracy.

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    Preethi T.
    Private Dog Training
  • Tracy is absolutely amazing. My fiancé and I rehomed a 6-month-old lab with numerous behavioral issues (biting, jumping, etc). Over 3 training sessions, Tracy gave us the tools to positively reward his good behavior and limit his misbehaviors. I cannot recommend Tracy enough to any dog owners who are looking for positive reinforcement best practices for training your pup. If she can help our dog, she can help yours.

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    Matt A.
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  • Tracy is a wonderful trainer! We learned so much that after we had a few private lessons to work on our dog’s basics, my wife and I started bringing our terrier to Tracy’s fitness classes. It was a wonderful class filled with open minded people and a highly trained instructor. I would recommend Feet & Paws to anyone.

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    Mike W.
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  • After taking a few Feet & Paws Fitness workout classes with my dog, I decided to sign up for a couple private lessons with Tracy to work on some issues we were having, (like pulling on the leash, etc). She came over for a few sessions and was very patient showing us what to do. It’s been especially great because she continues to help us with those specific issues whenever we’re at the group fitness classes. Gretchen has shown a lot of improvement since we’ve been working more closely with Tracy. I’m really glad we signed up for the private training. Highly recommend.

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    Melissa C.
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  • Awesome dog trainer! During our private dog training sessions, Tracy showed me each exercise so I would do it correctly with my dog and explained how I can easily fit the training into my schedule. Highly recommend!

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    Matt B.
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  • My husband and I are seniors, though I hate to admit that. Our energy does not match our desires. At the end of May we adopted two 8 week-old Daschund puppies, both from the same litter. We soon discovered that our big hearts took on more challenges than we had expected. I have had Daschunds all my life; but forgot the responsibilities that go with training puppies..and two brothers at that. Working with Tracy has saved the day and saved my marriage. My husband’s memory is not what it was (a retired ER doc) and he will forget some of the guidelines that we are given at the end of each session. Tracy understands and is patient and always loving and kind, with us and our pups. Albeit slow, we are getting it. Tracy is actually training all four of us to be reliable and consistent. We love her and appreciate that she patiently shares her expertise with us. This will take time, but we are in it for the long haul (Private lessons work best for us)!

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    Linda M.
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  • We had two private training lessons with Tracy for my pooch. He is picking up and progressing very well. Tracy is great at connecting with dog and owners. She is excellent at explaining both dog and human reactions to training methods.

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    Geneen A.
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  • Tracy is such a joy to work with! She helped my dog, Shadow, progress tremendously in the short time we trained together! Tracy really knows her stuff! She does a wonderful job of incorporating props and obstacles to help challenge your dog. Tracy really takes her time in breaking down each step of the training process, maximizing results, and making training sessions enjoyable and informative. I highly recommend Tracy and Feet & Paws to anyone interested in having a well behaved and fun dog!

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    Dillon B.
    Private Dog Training
  • Tracy helped us with our 11 month Lab who needed guidance with leash walking and recalls. We like Tracy’s style of positive reinforcement instead of using a remote collar to shock our dogs, which was used with another trainer. Our Lab would shut down with the collar. Tracy uses treats to show the dog a positive experience. We booked a few sessions and have decided to extend and start training with our new 4 month old puppy.

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    Diane C.
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  • Tracy is awesome! We love her and she’s teaching us so much!

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