Give your puppy the best possible start.
The foundation you build in the first few months shapes everything that comes after. The Puppy Prep Program gives your puppy the experiences, skills, and support they need to grow into a confident, connected dog.
Choose your path
Whether your puppy needs an immersive start, a weekly drop-off program, or just someone in your corner, there is an option for you.
Puppy Board and Train
Recommended at 3 weeks for best results
Your puppy stays with me for an immersive, thoughtfully structured program designed to build the foundation every dog needs. Real-world experiences, social learning with stable adult dogs, and the kind of early exposure that shapes confident dogs for life.
- Thoughtful socialization and real-world exposure
- Crate training and potty training foundations
- Access to stable, social adult dogs
- Impulse control and early manners work
- Daily updates and transfer session included
- Available for 2, 3, or 4 week stays
Same pricing as standard board and train programs. 3 weeks recommended.
Book Your Free Starting Point CallPuppy Day Camp
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday drop-off
Your puppy spends three days a week with me working on real life skills in a real environment. Socialization outings, house manners, hiking, crate training, and potty training all built into each day. You get your puppy back tired, worked, and progressing.
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday drop-off
- Socialization outings and real world exposure
- House manners and crate training
- Potty training support and hiking
- Book one week at a time
- One week cancellation notice required
per week, M-W-F drop-off, one week at a time
Book Your Free Starting Point CallPuppy in Your Pocket
Available nationwide, no in-person sessions
You have questions at 11pm when your puppy won't stop crying. You need someone who actually knows dogs to tell you what is normal, what to work on, and what to do next. Think of it as having a behavior professional on call for the whole puppy phase.
- Text and call access for puppy questions all month
- Personalized homework tailored to your specific puppy
- Support with crate training, potty training, socialization, and more
- Behavior troubleshooting as issues come up
- Available for up to 4 months
- No consult required, just reach out
per month, virtual only, available nationwide
Book Your Free Starting Point CallWhat every puppy needs early on
The first few months are a critical window. These are the things that matter most.
Thoughtful exposure
Not just any socialization. Careful, positive exposure to the world builds confidence instead of overwhelm.
Crate and alone time
Learning to rest independently is a life skill. Puppies who learn this early are more resilient and adaptable for life.
Dog social skills
Access to stable, calm adult dogs who know how to communicate appropriately with puppies. Not just any dog playtime.
Early impulse control
Teaching puppies to think before they react. This is the foundation of every behavior skill they will ever learn.
This is what the work looks like
Puppies in the Puppy Prep Program get to explore, rest, play with appropriate dogs, and experience the world in a way that builds confidence rather than overwhelm.
Every experience is intentional. Every interaction is supervised. Every day is designed to set them up for a lifetime of feeling safe in the world.
Book Your Free Starting Point Call
Looking for in-person puppy training sessions?
I do not offer in-person puppy training sessions, and I want to be upfront about that. What I do offer is making sure you know exactly where to go.
Alisa Healy of Dog Forward Training is a trusted colleague, a good friend, and someone I refer without hesitation. If you are looking for hands-on puppy training sessions, she is the person I point you to.
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