You can't blame them, if you don't train them. Puppy training is a lot like raising a toddler — they're curious and extremely impulsive. Since we can't explain to them what we want, it's essential to establish a solid daily routine.
Routines at this age create the consistency and repetition needed for your dog to learn the household's daily activities — and how they're going to fit into them. This will help with house training, crate training, separation anxiety, and nipping, just to name a few.
Our puppy programs focus on three things: creating structure, improving social skills, and building confidence.
A puppy's most influential socialization period is between 6 and 16 weeks. One of the biggest causes of reactivity as an adult is when a dog feels unsafe or unprotected from strange dogs and people. We teach pet parents what safe play actually looks like, how to read body language, and when to step in.
Drop-in classes for puppies under 16 weeks. Each class begins with 30 minutes of play followed by 15 minutes of training and confidence-building exercises. A safe place to socialize and build social skills, plus a head start on focus, patience, and impulse control.
Vaccine requirements: Second set of shots required to join (around 10 weeks old). Rabies not required until 16 weeks.
Over 16 weeks old? You haven't missed out. Our Puppy Foundations Program runs for 10 weeks and accepts puppies between 3–7 months. The program focuses on:
You'll learn the basic commands, how to productively drain your dog's energy, and how to test their athleticism. Avoid reactivity instead of having to deal with it later.
Private lessons are available for clients who can't attend classes. If your schedule allows, we strongly recommend joining a class — that's where the socialization work happens at full strength.
All new clients start with a $45+hst onsite consultation — even for puppies. We meet your puppy, talk through your goals, and put you on the right track from day one.
Book a consultation this week. The first 16 weeks aren't coming back.
