Puppy Kindergarten and Up!

Teach your Puppy How to Learn and Think. For puppies 8 weeks +

Puppies thrive in a controlled environment with minimal distractions—that’s why I created my Puppy Kindergarten Program.

Puppies, young dogs, and untrained dogs learn best when the environment is structured and distractions are limited. Puppy Kindergarten consists of five fast-paced private lessons designed to build a strong foundation in basic on-leash obedience and good manners, while also giving you a deeper understanding of dog behavior and how to handle challenges at every stage of your dog’s life.

I move quickly between commands to prevent boredom and maintain laser-focused engagement. This keeps your puppy mentally invested and actively learning, rather than checking out.

This is the same foundation I use with my own dogs as they train for high-level competition. The goal isn’t just to teach commands—it’s to teach your puppy how to learn and how to think. Your puppy will learn to focus on you and offer their full attention, allowing you to build reliable, lifelong skills.

Throughout the program, we establish clear foundations for essential commands such as Come, Sit, Down, Stay, Heel, and more. We also address common puppy challenges including jumping, barking, chewing, mouthing, and housebreaking. Along the way, you’ll gain practical strategies and a solid understanding of dog behavior so you can confidently handle real-world situations as they arise.

Structured socialization is also a key component of this program. Your puppy will interact with my trained dogs, learning appropriate behavior around other dogs in a calm, controlled setting—setting them up for success rather than overwhelm.

By the end of Puppy Kindergarten, your puppy will understand how to learn, how to focus, and how to work with you. They’ll be well prepared to move on to my Basic Obedience FastTrack Program or Group Classes, continuing their path toward becoming a confident, well-mannered dog.

 

5-week course / 30 minute sessions/ once per week – $500
Location: Denville, NJ

All lessons must be completed in 5 weeks or lessons are forfeited.Cancellations must be made within 24 hrs, or you forfeit that lesson. All no shows are considered a forfeited lesson.
(This training can also be held at your home for an additional cost)

Contact Beth today for more information or to schedule a lesson.