Beginner Puppy Programs

If you've found this page perhaps you have attained a young new member to the family or are considering such...Congratulations!
Puppyhood is a wonderful time for bonding, early socializing, training to avoid bad habits... and even a little fun.
​This page has all the information you need to consider for your new puppy and what program might be best for you both. 

A    Basic Training. Training good behaviour early rather than allowing bad habits to ever begun to set roots simply allows your dog to understand much faster. Many owners do not think to start training behaviours such a potty training as soon as they get their puppy because they believe they are too young to understand, but that is simply not true. You attain a puppy typically about 8 weeks of age and they are more than capable of starting to understand the process! They do not know their place in this world yet and we must show them the way, even for potty time. Basic behaviour cues such as sit, down, leave it, drop it, look, come when called, self control/stay/wait/mat, crate training, greeting nicely, quiet on cue, etc is a sample of the basic cues that are taught in our puppy programs. 


B     Socialization. The start of your dog's life is extremely important to how they will behave & interact with the world as they grow into adults. Early introduction to socializing with dogs, humans, and ultimately the world they will come to know as their own is a crucial key to them becoming well adjusted, balanced dogs in your home and in your life. Lack of socialization is the number one cause for behaviour issues and it is fortunately very easily avoided. Separation anxiety, dog or human reactivity, fear aggression, nervousness, timidness, excessive barking, etc, all of these are behaviour issues that can be avoided. (Just because your puppy does not show these behaviours now does not mean they are immune to them in the future, we must socialize still.)


C  Bite Inhibition. Bite inhibition is extremely important for every puppy to learn. This is how your dog understands the force of their bite and how to control it, ultimately so they are not hurting anyone thru puppy mouthing or any potential snapping later in life. This is something they would learn with their littermates naturally, so when we take them home from their littermates we become their teachers during play and handling, again another reason for socializing with other puppies and dogs. 
All of this criteria and much more is covered in our puppy programs, we would love to help your little one become a wonderful, healthy and happy member of the family! 
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Prince being the coolest guy at the Dallas Farmer's Market for some socializing!

Beginner Puppy Programs 

Here are some options for you to consider with your new addition. 

Board & Train 

Board & Train Information

Board & Train programs are our most popular option for  new puppies.​

Recommended package is 4 weeks long and it is where your dog comes to live in home with their trainer during the process. (For adolescent & older dogs there are also 2 week packages, 3 week minimum for puppies or any dogs with potty training needs.)

​They train one on one throughout the day around the normal day to day activities they will face when they return home such as: potty training, laundry, cooking, guests. This transfers the training much more effectively to your home as opposed to a facility training program because we are already training around and in real life instead of an empty room. 

They also get the in home experience of being able to cuddle during a movie or simply be out and around the home and all the distractions that may bring. Included safe socialization with humans & dogs as mentioned above. (We do not typically recommend dog parks for socializing but rather controlled environments for the safety of your puppy.) 

The biggest difference between this option and private sessions is that your trainer is doing the bulk of the work for you so that you can enjoy your puppy and avoid frustration while still understanding how to communicate and continue their training when they return home. 

"Will they listen to me if you do the training there?" 
Yes, that is the benefit of positive reinforcement & marker training. They are learning the actual cues to respond to instead of only to fear a single person. They are already conditioned to listen to more than a single person when they return home through socializing. There are directions we go through to ensure that the training transfers home. Directions for the first few days, first week, first month to follow and private sessions included to follow up together on to ensure you are comfortable and confident in applying the training once they return home. 
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While it may be difficult to miss your new puppy for that long, the results are great & our clients have made that clear!

​You have a lot of perks included in a board & train :
  • Updates sent to you while your puppy is over,typically with occasional photos.
  • A packet of information & notes specifically for you
  • Private sessions included to follow up
  • Discounted continued private sessions for life
  • Discounted future board & train nights
  • Discounted future group classes
  • Open invitation to puppy play and train meet ups
  • Open to In-home boarding without training (6mths+)
Contact Us for more information & to book. 

Private Sessions

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Harley working outside during a private session.

Private Session Packages

Private session packages are for us to work together one on one, typically an hour at a time each week or bi weekly. 

We will go over behaviours each week & practice together. Typically there are homework sheets sent out after the session for you to refer to between sessions to practice.

These are great for owners who love to be hands on & have the time to do so as it is up to the family to practice between each session to see progress. These can be worked on out and about for socializing and training around distractions as well. 

These sessions come in packages, contact us for more info on which would work best for you. We typically recommend starting off with an Evaluation Session to get started. 

Group Play & Train

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Yoda, Ollie, Nala & Nilly all over during Thanksgiving. They had a great time playing & training together!

Group play & train days are one off meet ups with other young dogs and puppies for continued socializing and training around distractions. It is in a controlled environment with dogs that have already been approved by a trainer to meet your puppy.

Typically they are other puppies and young adult dogs who have also already been in training with us.
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​They are as fun as they are beneficial!

Contact us for the next date or check our Facebook for an event page to sign up.  
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Chewbacca during a private session leaving a whole piece of meat alone after being a counter surfing thief. Such a good boy!
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Little Lucy looking happy as can be!