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Puppy Training

Starting training early is the best way to shape your puppy's behavior and set them up for long term success. We will guide you through what to expect during different developmental periods and how to navigate these changes while keeping your house and your sanity intact!


Puppy training will strengthen your bond will your puppy, boost their social skills and confidence, and prevent common problematic behaviors before they become ingrained. Our training programs cover a wide range of essential skills, from handling common challenges to channeling your puppy's energy into appropriate activities to teaching foundational obedience.


Start your puppy on the right path and enjoy a well-trained happy companion and a harmonious relationship for years to come. 

Programs & Prices

Puppy Preschool is for puppies between 2-5 months old. This program will get your puppy started off on the right paw with key foundational skills and give you the resources you need to raise a happy, well-behaved, resilient dog.


Training Areas of Focus:

  • Managing Energy: your puppy will learn to settle and be calm in the house and channel their energy into appropriate outlets
  • Socialization: frequent opportunities for safe socialization to boost your puppy's confidence and social skills
  • Potty Training: establishing a consistent routine to jumpstart your puppy's potty training
  • Crate Training: reinforcing a positive association with crate time
  • Handling: your puppy will learn to cooperate for handling and in preparation for brushing, nail trims, grooming, and vet visits
  • Puppy Obedience Introduction: Your puppies with learn their name, come when called, sit, down, short stays, and place (short stay on an indicated bed) with a treat lure and reward
  • Leash Walking: an introduction to walking on leash with good manners
  • Preventing Bad Habits: Nipping and play biting, chewing inappropriate items, jumping etc redirected to more desirable behaviors
  • Other Goals: we will also address any other goals or concerns you may have

Program Includes:

  • 10 Days of Immersive Training: your puppy stays in our home and benefits from consistent training in a structured environment. Regular detailed updates keep you informed on your puppy's progress.
  • 3 Private Lessons: one before your puppy's stay and two follow up lessons afterward
  • Additional Support: Written training material for your reference and continued trainer support all the way until your puppy turns six months old

Program Cost: $1450


This program is designed to guide your puppy through their critical first year of development and is split into two phases:


Phase 1: Puppy Preschool (12 weeks - 5 months) is focused on the key foundational skills your puppy needs to grow into a happy, well-behaved, resilient dog:

  • Managing Energy: your puppy will learn to settle and be calm in the house and channel their energy into appropriate outlets
  • Socialization: frequent opportunities for safe socialization to boost your puppy's confidence and social skills
  • Potty Training: establishing a consistent routine to jumpstart your puppy's potty training
  • Crate Training: reinforcing a positive association with crate time
  • Handling: your puppy will learn to cooperate for handling and in preparation for brushing, nail trims, grooming, and vet visits
  •  Puppy Obedience Introduction: Your puppies with learn their name, come when called, sit, down, stay and place (stay on an indicated bed) with a treat lure and reward
  • Leash Walking: an introduction to walking on leash with good manners
  •  Preventing Bad Habits: Nipping and play biting, chewing inappropriate items, jumping etc addressed as they occur

Phase 2: Charm School (7-9 months) is focused on finishing obedience training and addressing common teenage behavior issues (excitability, testing boundaries, lack of impulse control, etc.)

  • Reliability: obedience training is finished so your dog will listen with or without a treat, stay in behavior for more duration, and listen around distractions
  • Come When Called: even when distracted
  • Sit, Down, and Stay: with more distance and duration
  • Place: with more distance and duration
  • Leash Manners: walk politely on a leash without pulling and pass people and other dogs under control
  • Door Manners: wait at the door until released, no bolting
  • Daily Life: good manners reinforced throughout the day during normal daily life in addition to targeted training sessions
  • Clear Communication: a system of communication is key for clarity and a good relationship between you and your dog
  • Settling in the House: your dog will learn when it's time to settle and be calm in the house and when to channel their energy into appropriate outlets
  • Field Trips: outings to dog-friendly public places to practice training in different environments and around distractions
  • Other Goals: any additional goals or concerns we discuss can also be addressed

Program Includes:

  • 10 Day Puppy Board and Train (2-5 months) with regular progress updates
  • 21 Day Board and Train (7-9 months) with regular progress updates
  • 6 Private Lessons: 1 before your puppy's first stay and 5 additional lessons spread out to cover your puppy's first year of development
  • Additional Support: Written training material for your reference and trainer support during and after training for the lifetime of your puppy

Program Cost: $4200

With Off Leash Training: $5500 (second training stay will be extended to 30 days, total of 40 days of training plus private lessons)


Puppy Adventure Days are a great option to provide your puppy with the socialization and exposure they need to grow into a happy, confident, well-behaved adult where you take them. Please see our Adventure Day page for additional details. 


Private lessons provide one on one puppy training in your home. Please see our Private Lessons page for additional details. 


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What to expect

Expert Guidance: We will guide you through what to expect during differently developmental periods and how to navigate these changes. 

Rewards Based Approach: We use positive reinforcement based techniques as our primary approach to build a strong relationship with your puppy. 

Customized Training: We adapt our methods to your goals and your puppy's breed, age, and individual personality for best results. 

Additional Resources: Written training material serves as a reference for puppy-specific raising and training information: everything from how to handle chewing and stealing items in the house to how to keep your puppy safe on car rides.

Unlimited Trainer Support: Your questions answered by email or text anytime you need help, both during and after training is completed

Detailed Progress Updates:  All board and train programs include regular written, photo, and video reports to keep you up to date with your puppy's progress, behavior, strengths and weaknesses. 

Client Testimonial

Ariel is amazing. She is so knowledgeable, patient, and kind. We dropped our puppy off for a Board and Train, and the difference in behavior is unbelievable- I was so overwhelmed before and now, using the base Ariel provided and her tips and tricks to continue the training, I am able to enjoy my dog. As much as I adore Ariel, my pup loves her even more. Forever grateful for Ariel and the help she has provided our family!

from Lisa F.

3/9/2025

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