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Puppy training in Santa Clara & San Jose
The first months set patterns you’ll live with for years. We help you build engagement, house manners and a shared language while your puppy is still deciding what the world means.
“Within 2 weeks there were no more chew accidents.”
01Sound familiar?
Where owners usually start.
- Hands, ankles and sleeves have become chew toys
- Potty training falls apart right after coming back inside
- The crate is a nightly negotiation
- Every greeting turns into jumping
- Walks are more tug-of-war than walk
- You want to get it right before habits set
02What we build
Inside puppy training.
- 01
Engagement
Name response and checking in with you — the channel everything else runs through.
- 02
House manners
A potty routine built on supervision, crate comfort and learning to settle.
- 03
Mouth manners
Redirecting biting and chewing toward what’s allowed, consistently across the household.
- 04
Leash foundations
Following, yielding to pressure and walking near you before pulling becomes a habit.
- 05
Confidence
New surfaces, sounds and people introduced at a pace your puppy can handle.
- 06
Handling
Paws, ears and mouth handled calmly so vet and grooming visits get easier.
03What to expect
Honest expectations.
- 01
Training Match
Two minutes online or a phone call. Tell us what’s going on.
- 02
Free evaluation
In person, with your dog. Your trainer discusses your goals, your dog’s history and daily life.
- 03
Customized plan
A program built around your dog — private sessions, plus group sessions where they help.
- 04
Proofing
Skills practiced with real-world distractions until they hold.
- 05
Transfer
You learn to run it. Your participation is what makes it last.
Free · In person
Start with a free evaluation.
Every puppy training plan starts in person. Bring your dog, meet a trainer and talk through what’s going on — your trainer recommends a plan and explains why, before you pick a package.
- Cost
- Free
- Where
- In person, with your dog
- When
- Tuesday–Saturday, by appointment only
Private field rental
No backyard? Rent our field.
Half an acre of fenced turf for burning off puppy energy, with only your group in the field.
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Prefer to start at home?
The online version.
“Within 2 weeks there were no more chew accidents.”
Questions
Puppy Training: common questions
How young can my puppy start?
There’s no such thing as too young to learn. Whether you have an 8-week-old puppy or a 10-year-old shelter dog, age isn’t what decides the outcome — history, consistency and follow-through matter more. We match the plan to your puppy’s age and energy.
Why does my puppy pee right after coming inside?
Successful house training depends on complete supervision. Go outside with your puppy so you know whether they’re “empty or full” when they come back in, and restrict access around the house until house training is complete.
Do you use food to train puppies?
Yes. Food is a primary reinforcer — rewarding in itself — and often the easiest, most powerful tool with young dogs. It isn’t the only reinforcer we use, and once a behavior is mastered, food is no longer necessary.
Is it private or group training?
Current packages combine private sessions with group sessions, so your puppy practices around other dogs and people once the basics are in place. We’ll recommend the mix at your consult.
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Puppy Training for owners in Santa Clara, San Jose, Sunnyvale, Cupertino, Mountain View and Los Gatos.