Puppy Training Package
Ready to turn your dream picture of the perfect family dog into a reality? We have ALL the tools and support you’ll need to make it happen with our puppy training power packages.
Are you just getting started with your journey? Read more about what to expect when you get a puppy. Learn how this critical stage in your dog’s development sets them up for a lifetime of success.
Begin Your Puppy's Training Adventure: Select Your Perfect Package
Ready to give your puppy the best start in life? Our Puppy Training Package is specifically designed to cater to the unique needs of young dogs. This comprehensive program covers everything from basic commands, potty training, and socialization to early behavior shaping. Each session is tailored to ensure your puppy learns at a comfortable pace, while also strengthening the bond between you and your new companion.
Our experienced trainers use positive reinforcement techniques to make learning enjoyable and effective for your puppy. By signing up for our Puppy Training Package, you’re not only investing in your puppy’s early education but also laying the groundwork for a well-behaved, happy adult dog.
Choose the right package for your puppy and click the button below to start your journey towards a well-trained and confident furry friend!
6 lessons for $660
3 lessons for $375
What to expect when you get a puppy
When you first get your puppy, there is so much to do, from house training, to socialization, and crate training. The list can seem endless. Our trainers are there with you every step of the way to help you prioritize the most important stages of development!
6 lessons for $660
3 lessons for $375
The First Year with your Puppy
The first year with your puppy is a fun and exhausting time. It’s a time when you can have the greatest impact on your dog’s behavior. During the first year, we recommend a focus on socialization, enrichment activities, and basic manners. We love when our clients work with us, go to daycare or find opportunities for regular puppy playtime, and attend group classes. We also offer day-training with our junior trainers, for when you want an affordable way to get expert training hours in with your puppy.
Books we love about puppy training
At Calvert Dog Academy, we recommend “Dog Care for Puppies” by Vanessa Charbonneau and “Puppy Life Skills” by Katherine Davidson for new puppy owners who prefer learning through reading. Charbonneau’s book provides a comprehensive guide on puppy care essentials, including feeding, grooming, and behavior. It’s ideal for understanding and nurturing a young dog’s needs. Davidson’s book focuses on critical puppy development areas like confidence building, habit formation, and training for alone time, making it invaluable for raising a well-adjusted puppy.
Before you get your puppy, plan ahead by doing the following
Get supplies
Plan socialization outings
Schedule vet appointment, so your puppy will be vaccinated as early as possible. Your puppy’s opportunities to socialize expand greatly when they are vaccinated early.
Schedule group classes. We do not offer group classes, but you may…
Schedule your private in-home puppy training lessons with us.
During the first months at home with your puppy, train and socialize.
Socialize safely. It’s not safe for your unvaccinated puppy to go everywhere, but you can do some things safely.
Get everyone in the home helping, including the kids with our puppy training program.
Train foundation behaviors, so that you and your puppy build a solid base right from the start.
Get puppy playtime. Begin to bring your puppy to daycare to develop skills while they are young.
How to enjoy your puppy’s adolescence
Adolescence for dogs may start as early as 6 months. It can last until 18 months or even as long as three years. This is a time when your dog will begin to become a little more independent. It is normal to see “new” (and not always nice) behaviors pop us as they explore and interact with the world. Adolescent dogs are still developing physically and mentally. This is a great time to reinforce the training that you started when they were a puppy.
1. Continue to socialize!
2. Relax training requirements. Your dogs are going through a period of development and growth. Prioritize fun and enrichment activities.
3. Maintain your dog training skills and your dog’s training with Calvert Dog Academy
- Check out our options for returning clients
- Sign up for a dog training maintenance plan to keep your dog’s skills sharp
- No time? You can sign up for Day Training and have us take your dog out for you while you relax, run errands, or work.
- On vacation? Schedule our trainers to work with your dog while they’re enjoying their stay at Interlude Pet Resort and Spa.
4. Take some group training classes as a fun activity with you and your dog. We don’t offer group classes, but we love when our clients participate in group class!
5. Get lots of exercise and social interaction at a local daycare.
A few toys we like for Puppy Training
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What about kids and dogs?
We love to work with kids and dogs. Both are like sponges, soaking up all of the knowledge and opportunities offered to them.
Check out the video below (or to the right) to find out about our specialized fun, effective and 100% positive family training package.
It is important to actively supervise kids under 12 with dogs. For kids under 5, we like to say, “a dog and kid are on the scene, an adult is in between.” Both dogs are kids are unpredictable, so we rely heavily on management to keep everyone as safe as possible. When everyone is safe and happy, their friendship can grow!
We enjoy teaching your kids and puppy to play games where both can more safely interact and have fun!
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Why we start young
It’s easier to train in good behaviors with our Puppy Training Packages, while they’re young, then it is to untrain naughty behaviors later when they are teenagers.
We like to begin training young, to establish good manners early, before any potential naughty routines become normal for your puppy and for your kids. As soon as you get your puppy, we want to get started with you!
6 lessons for $660
3 lessons for $375
Building Foundations: Comprehensive Puppy Training Programs
Start your puppy’s journey on the right paw with Calvert Dog Academy’s puppy training programs. Our approach is focused on creating a positive, nurturing environment for your puppy to learn and grow. In our 30-minute online consultations, we discuss everything from basic obedience to socialization, providing you with the tools and knowledge to guide your puppy’s development. These sessions, priced at a special introductory rate for the first 30 minutes, are an ideal way to introduce your puppy to training and establish a strong bond early on. Let us help you set the stage for a lifetime of companionship and good behavior with your new furry friend.