Puppy Training

The Chaos Is Temporary. The Foundation Isn't.

You're in the thick of it right now — the biting, the chaos, the googling at midnight that leaves you more confused than when you started. Not every puppy owner stops to ask if they're doing it right. The fact that you are already puts you ahead.

Most people just barrel through puppyhood and hope for the best. The ones who seek out the right guidance early are the ones who end up with a dog that fits their life rather than disrupts it.

The puppy assessment is where we take stock of where you are, what your puppy actually needs, and build a clear plan so you stop second-guessing every decision. You'll leave knowing exactly what to do — and what to stop worrying about.

What the Assessment Covers

Temperament Evaluation

Understanding your puppy's natural drives, thresholds, and tendencies so we build a plan that works with who they are.

Foundation Assessment

Identifying what's already being reinforced — intentionally or not — and where to focus first.

Owner Education

What to do, what to avoid, and how the small daily interactions are already shaping your dog.

Environment Review

We look at your home and routines to identify what's working and what needs to change before habits form.

Development Plan

A clear, structured path forward built around your puppy's age, breed, and specific developmental stage.

Your Questions Answered

Socialization, crate training, early manners, what to prioritize and when — we cover what you actually need to know.

The assessment fee is $200 and is applied toward your program if you proceed. Most puppy clients leave with a clear picture of exactly where to start and what to focus on first.

Who This Is For

If Your Puppy Is Under 8 Months, This Is Where You Start.

You just brought home a puppy and want to start right. Or you're three months in and already noticing patterns you don't love. Either way, this is the right call.

Puppy clients range from first-time dog owners who want a solid foundation to experienced handlers who know how much the early weeks matter. What they have in common is that they stopped guessing and decided to get it right.

If your puppy is under 8 months, this is where you start. If they're older, the Behavior Assessment is likely the better fit — reach out if you're not sure.

How the Program Works

We Work Toward a Goal. We Stop When We Get There.

Most training programs sell you a block of sessions and call it done. This isn't that.

After the assessment, we define what success looks like for your dog — specifically, not generally. A puppy that walks calmly on leash through your neighborhood. A dog that holds a down-stay when guests arrive. A reliable recall that works even when something interesting is happening. Whatever the goal is, we define it together and we work until we get there.

The program is built around outcomes, not a calendar. We don't stop when the sessions run out. We stop when the goal is achieved and it holds.

What Happens After

A Clear Direction. Not More Confusion.

The assessment gives you a clear picture of where your puppy is and what they need. Most clients leave with immediate direction — things to start, things to stop, and a structured path forward.

If you decide to move forward with a program, the $200 assessment fee is applied in full. The program is built around outcomes — what your dog needs to learn, what you need to understand, and what it takes to get there. We work until it holds.

The foundation you build in the first year is the dog you live with for the next decade. That's not an exaggeration.