Puppies are the best and the worst, aren’t they?
Ah, baby dogs…they make us laugh and they make us cry.
Puppies are some of my very favorites to work with — they learn, grow and change weekly. Because everything is new to puppies, we have the opportunity to show them how to navigate their world so that we can happily share life with them for years to come.
Don’t have a puppy yet? Check out my Pre-Puppy Plan.
Common Areas of Focus:
Crate training
Potty training
Biting and nipping
Appropriate socialization
Basic manners and skills
In addition to what your dog learns, you will also learn:
How to set up their environment
What to look for as your puppy grows
Age-appropriate exercise
Personalized training plans tailored to you and your dog.
Private Coaching
Training with you and your dog.
60-minute in-home sessions, where I consult, teach and coach you with your dog. Start with a discounted package of multiple sessions or pay as you go.
MotherHound Training Package
Leave the training to the trainer.
This package consists of nine one-on-one sessions with me and your dog and three coaching sessions with the household to learn and transfer skills.
I train dogs to navigate the human world with confidence, without compromising who they are. We will build skills so you and your dog are prepared in new or previously uncomfortable situations. We will also take a broader look at you and your dog’s day-to-day routine to make meaningful, often simple, modifications with great positive impacts.
Dog training should be enjoyable, effective and humane. We will use progressive, science-based methods and positive reinforcement to build behaviors we find desirable. Together we will:
learn what is reinforcing for your dog
use those findings to reinforce desirable behaviors
replace undesirable behaviors with desirable behaviors
Effectiveness
Humane training is highly effective. By reinforcing behaviors we like, we can build a variety of skills and reliably replace undesirable behaviors.
By shifting our focus to what we want our dogs to do rather than what we don’t want them to do, we are able to build behaviors and lasting relationships with our dogs.
Compassion
Our dogs don’t know what we consider as “good” or “bad” behavior; they are just trying to do what works for them. It can be hard for us to understand, and it’s certainly hard not to take their misbehavior personally. But once we learn they are not intentionally trying to make our lives more difficult, we open the door to so many opportunities for connection.
Clarity
By providing clear cues, consistent practice and predictable outcomes to our dogs, we reduce stress and frustration, allowing the opportunity for them to learn.
Plus, training is a conversation. You are listening to your dog as much as they are listening to you. I will help you understand how your dog is communicating.