pawsitive beginnings puppy program

Includes: 3 Private In-Home Sessions-one session per week, your Treat Pouch Welcome Bundle, helpful handouts for canine education and step-by-step homework instruction, and Q&A with your trainer via messenger between sessions if needed.

*Best For: Puppies up to 4 months old to focus immediately on early development, household management, socialization coaching, and essential life skills.

*The Focus: This puppy program centers on guidance for proactive socialization and structure to help your puppy navigate their new world with confidence and addresses immediate household priorities.

What We Will Cover:

*Household Management: Potty training strategies and management routines.

*Navigating Puppyhood: Guiding appropriate choices for behaviors such as mouthing, chewing, and jumping.

*Early Development: Socialization guidance and handling or grooming preparation.

*Connection Basics: Introducing attention, hand targeting, and the "Ready?" Signal.

How It Works:

*This targeted package consists of three weekly sessions designed to establish a smooth household routine. I will address your immediate management questions, help you establish predictable routines, and introduce very basic focus exercises at an easy, age-appropriate pace.

⚠️Important Success Factors:

• Daily Commitment: Success requires 5 to 7 minutes of daily practice between our sessions to lock in the behaviors. I will be available via messenger to answer questions that may arise during your independent practice times, but you are responsible for committing to this learning process with your dog.

• Behavioral Needs: Severe reactivity, anxiety, or aggression may require additional specialized sessions beyond this foundational package.

• Individual Pace: All dogs, especially puppies and adolescent dogs, may progress at different rates based on their age and attention span.

Program Investment: $425 (Save $40 compared to individual lessons.)

• Deposit: $50 non-refundable deposit due online to secure your preferred date and time.

• Remaining Balance Due At First Lesson:

  • $375 via card tap, cash, check or Venmo.

  🐾 Price includes in-home training within 20 miles of Gilmanton Ironworks, NH.