Thornton, Colorado
Got a new puppy? Struggling with what to do?
Positive reward-based puppy training designed to build confidence, GOOD MANNERS and a lifelong bond between you and your puppy.
Small classes. Five weeks. Taught by an experienced educator who specializes in puppies.
Need help with?
Every one of these is normal. Every one of these is teachable.
Puppies are not being difficult on purpose. They are only weeks into a world they do not understand yet. Here is what we work on together, and what it looks like once it clicks.
Housetraining & potty training
A schedule your puppy can actually follow, and a plan for the accidents while you get there.
See how we work on it in class
Crate training
Help your puppy learn to love the crate as a safe, cozy place to rest.
See how we work on it in class
Jumping on people
Four paws on the floor when guests arrive, taught calmly, as a habit your puppy is happy to keep.
See how we work on it in class
Biting, nipping & mouthing
Sharp puppy teeth are completely normal. We will show you how to teach gentle manners.
See how we work on it in class
Chewing up furniture
Puppies need to chew. We will show you how to guide it onto the right things.
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Barking
Barking is your dog's way of communicating. Rather than simply trying to stop the barking, we first identify what your dog is trying to say, whether they're seeking attention, reacting to something in the environment, feeling bored, or experiencing worry. Once we understand the cause, we teach a more appropriate way to communicate and consistently reward those calm, desirable behaviors.
See how we work on it in classFive-week Puppy Kindergarten
What you and your puppy will be working on
The full curriculum, in the order we build it. Each one is a skill you keep using for the next fifteen years.
Name recognition
The first skill, and the one everything else is built on.
Sit
Reliable, first time, without a treat in your hand.
Stay
Built up in seconds, then in steps, then with distractions.
Down
A calm settle for quiet evenings and easy vet visits.
Loose leash walking
A walk you both enjoy, with slack in the leash.
No jumping
Greeting people politely, with all four paws down.
Recall
Coming when called, the skill that keeps a dog safe.
Confidence around new experiences
Meeting the world calmly while the window is still open.
Where we train
Serving the Thornton area
Classes are held outdoors in the Thornton area. The exact location is confirmed when you register.
The best time to start is the week you bring them home
Puppies of all ages are welcome, and the earlier you start, the easier everything is for both of you.