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Puppy program

Puppy Start RightHelping your puppy get off on the right paw

Start your intake formTell me about your dog

The Puppy Start Right program is designed to help your puppy get off on the right paw.

This package includes an initial consultation where we will discuss all things related to raising a puppy — from potty training to crate training to setting your puppy up for success to reduce the risk of separation anxiety or resource guarding. We will work together to introduce the basic skills and manners, as well as appropriate management and enrichment activities.

Echo, a young puppy

Basic skills included

  • Focus — eye contact/attention
  • Sit — four feet and bottom on the floor
  • Down — lie down
  • Drop — put down what is in your mouth
  • Leave It — don’t even think about engaging with that
  • Come — move directly to the handler, swiftly
  • Stay — don’t move until released
  • Leash Skills — walk nicely on a leash, without pulling
  • Place/Station — settle on a designated spot

Other skills many clients request

Potty trainingName recognitionCrate/pen trainingNavigating stairsNavigating doggie doorsRiding in the car

…and more.

Bringing home a puppy?

Complete the intake form and tell me about your new arrival. The earlier we start, the easier the foundation is to build.

Start your intake formTell me about your dog

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Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun — 11am–6pm, by appointment only

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