SDPC Services
Our new puppy services make puppyhood a breeze for new pet parents! We offer exceptional support and training to boost your confidence in managing your adorable pups home and in public!
No quotes via text/email. I prefer a personal approach to learn about your puppy. Call or text for a free 15-minute consultation.
New Puppy 101
Location: Clients Home
Length: 2-2.5 hours
Most Popular Service!
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Age Group: Tailored training for puppies 8-16 weeks old.
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Behavior Management: Strategies to handle biting, jumping, barking, lunging, and teaching puppies to stay out of the kitchen.
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Foundational Training: Introduction to commands, "yes" work, calm threshold training, and settling exercises.
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Potty & Crate Training: Step-by-step guidance to establish these essential skills.
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Daily Structure: Create a daily schedule for your puppy's routine and care.
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Socialization: Tips for safe socialization before your puppy is fully vaccinated.
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Structured Play: Teach your puppy to play constructively and maintain boundaries.
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Proper Greetings: Train your puppy to greet people politely.
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Tether Training: Learn how to use a tether to manage your puppy’s behavior effectively.
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Feeding Habits: Encourage good eating habits, including waiting for food calmly.
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Resources Provided: Includes a New Puppy Amazon List/Starter Kit and a detailed New Puppy Manual.
Pre-Puppy Arrival
Location: Home or Virtual
Length: 1.5-2 Hours
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Learn how to survive the first 48 hours (and beyond) with a new puppy!
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Managing your expectations for a new puppy
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Learn how to introduce a new puppy to an existing dog
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New Puppy Amazon List/Starter Kit
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Getting your home puppy proofed and set up
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Get set up for crate training success
New Puppy 102
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Location: Clients home or my home
Length: 2-3 hours
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Age Group: Training for puppies 16 weeks and older who have completed New Puppy 101.
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Homework Review: Recap and reinforce skills and homework from New Puppy 101.
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Place Training: Teach your puppy to stay in a designated spot calmly and reliably.
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Leash Conditioning: Introduce and refine leash skills for better control and confidence.
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Structured Walking: Develop proper walking techniques for a balanced and enjoyable experience.
Teenager 101
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Location: Clients home
Length: 2-3 hours
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Age Group: Training for puppies 4 months and older who missed Puppy 101 or 102.
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Customized Program: Combines foundational skills from both Puppy 101 and 102.
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Focus Areas: Covers essential training like crate training, potty training, basic commands, leash skills, socialization, and structured walking.
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Catch-Up Approach: Ensures your puppy builds confidence and learns critical behaviors to thrive.
Adult Dog Training
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Location: Clients home
Length: 2-3 hours
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Age Group: Training for adult dogs who need behavioral intervention.
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Customized Program: Tailored to address specific behavioral issues and training needs.
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Focus Areas: Includes leash walking/reactivity, teaching an “off” switch, and reinforcing structure, rules, manners, and boundaries in the home.
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Catch-Up Approach: Helps your adult dog develop better behavior patterns and integrate into a well-structured environment.
Board and Train Services
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Location: My home
Length: Varies
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Age Group: Available for adult dogs needing additional training.
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Customized Program: Tailored based on the dog's specific behavioral needs.
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Focus Areas: Often coordinated with dogs already boarding, addressing additional training such as behavioral issues or skill development.
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Catch-Up Approach: Provides intensive, focused training while the dog is boarding, depending on availability and individual requirements.
