Bringing home a puppy is exciting.

It's also a lot.

One minute you're completely in love with this little dog, and the next you're wondering why they are biting your hands, peeing on the floor, barking, chewing everything, and following you into the bathroom.

You don't need to have your puppy perfectly trained.

You need to understand them.

​

Your puppy is learning about the world—and about you.

Everything you do teaches your puppy something about what it means to live with you.

How you respond when they bite.
How you handle their excitement.
What happens when they want your attention.
How you help them settle.
How you respond when they're unsure or overwhelmed.

These everyday interactions are shaping your relationship long before your puppy has learned every command.

That's why I don't start with obedience.

I start with the relationship.

​

What I Can Help You With

We can talk about whatever you're experiencing with your puppy, including:

• biting and nipping

• jumping

• barking and whining

• chewing

• potty training

• crate training

• settling and learning to relax

• being left alone

• following you everywhere

• getting overly excited

• leash walking

• listening around distractions

• interactions with children

• and the many other challenges that come with raising a puppy

But rather than giving you a separate trick or technique for every problem, I'll help you understand why your puppy is behaving this way and what they need from you.

Once you understand that, you can handle new situations as they come up.

The Calm Canine Session

One three-hour session in your home

$500 + mileage

This is where we start.

I'll come to your home and spend three hours with you and your puppy. We'll look at your puppy's behaviour, your routines, and the relationship you're building together.

I'll teach you the foundation of my approach and show you how to apply it to your puppy and your everyday life.

You don't need to sign up for a series of puppy-training sessions.

The goal is for you to leave our session understanding your puppy and knowing what to do yourself.

For many puppies, establishing this foundation early can make a huge difference as they grow.

And I'm still here afterward.

Your support doesn't end when our session does.

You have ongoing access to me by text and email, so you can reach out when questions come up or you're unsure how to handle something.

If you need more dedicated time together later, additional coaching is available—but it isn't something you have to purchase simply because you've completed your session.

​

Raising a Dog You Enjoy Living With

Puppyhood doesn't need to be about constantly correcting your dog.

It's an opportunity to build the relationship you want to have for the next 10, 15, or more years.

Start by learning how your puppy thinks.

Then learn how to be the person your puppy can trust.