Puppy Foundation Program
Set your puppy up for a lifetime of confidence, manners, and trust.
Give Your Puppy the Best Start
The first year of your puppy's life is the most critical window for learning. Our Puppy Foundation Program uses balanced, relationship-based training to build confidence, establish boundaries, and develop the habits that last a lifetime. Whether your puppy is 8 weeks or 10 months old, we meet them where they are and guide them forward.
Who This Program Is For
- Puppies between 8 weeks and 12 months old
- First-time dog owners looking for expert guidance
- Families with children who need a well-mannered puppy
- Owners who want to prevent behavioral problems before they start
Problems This Program Solves
- Nipping, biting, and mouthing
- Potty training struggles
- Jumping on people
- Pulling on the leash
- Excessive barking and whining
- Chewing and destructive behavior
- Lack of focus or ignoring commands
- Fearfulness or overexcitement around new people and dogs
What Your Dog Will Learn
By the end of this program, you can expect the following outcomes from your training.
Reliable sit, down, and stay commands
Loose-leash walking and proper heel position
Coming when called, even with distractions
Polite greetings with people and other dogs
Crate training and house manners
Impulse control around food, doors, and toys
Calm behavior in public settings
A strong bond built on trust and clear communication
Choose Your Training Package
Every package includes a customized training plan, professional guidance, and our commitment to real results.
Puppy Basics
A solid introduction to obedience fundamentals and household manners. Perfect for puppies with no prior training.
- 8 private training sessions
- Customized training plan
- Puppy socialization guidance
- Basic command foundation
- Potty training support
- Email and text support between sessions
Puppy Plus
Our most popular puppy package. Covers all the basics plus leash manners, public behavior, and distraction training.
- 12 private training sessions
- Customized training plan
- Puppy socialization guidance
- Full command foundation
- Potty training support
- Leash manners and loose-leash walking
- Public access and distraction training
- E-collar introduction (age appropriate)
- Unlimited phone, email, and text support
Puppy Premium
The complete puppy transformation. Includes everything in Puppy Plus with additional sessions, advanced commands, and off-leash foundation work.
- 24 private training sessions
- Customized training plan
- Puppy socialization guidance
- Full command foundation plus advanced commands
- Potty training support
- Leash manners and loose-leash walking
- Public access and distraction training
- E-collar conditioning and off-leash foundation
- Place command and duration work
- Real-world field trips
- Unlimited phone, email, and text support
- Lifetime follow-up support
Frequently Asked Questions
We recommend starting as early as 8 weeks old. The sooner you begin, the easier it is to establish good habits and prevent unwanted behaviors. That said, it's never too late to start—we work with puppies up to 12 months in this program.
No. Our balanced training approach prioritizes positive reinforcement, especially with young puppies. We use clear communication, reward-based markers, and age-appropriate corrections to guide behavior. We never use harsh or fear-based methods.
We incorporate structured socialization into every puppy program. This means controlled exposure to new environments, people, and dogs in a safe, supervised manner—not uncontrolled dog park play. Proper socialization builds confidence without creating overexcitement or fear.
Most owners see noticeable improvement within the first 1-2 weeks. By the end of the program, your puppy should have a strong command foundation and significantly improved behavior. Long-term success depends on consistent practice at home, which we fully prepare you for during turnover.
Absolutely. We offer flexible scheduling including evenings and weekends at many locations. We also provide guidance on managing your puppy's routine when you're away, including crate training and enrichment strategies.
Ready to Get Started with Puppy Foundation Program?
Take our free 2-minute quiz to build your custom training plan. We will match you with the right package and trainer for your dog.