Private Puppy Training

From 2 to 6 months of age

The early months with a puppy are full of challenges and opportunities. My Puppy Foundations program provides calm, structured training and advice to guide you through this critical period.

Nipping, jumping, chewing, zoomies, and sleepless nights are all normal for this age. But they can quickly become overwhelming and frustrating.

Using positive, evidence-based training, we focus on meeting developmental needs, building real-life skills and good habits, and creating clarity for both you and your puppy.

Rather than relying on corrections, we manage their space, redirect, and teach how to get what they want by reinforcing their desirable choices.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by conflicting advice and old myths, Puppy Foundations offers clear, practical steps. With my guidance and your consistent practice, we’ll build the skills that support calmness, confidence, self-regulation, and long-term reliability.

If you’re searching for puppy training near you in Talbot County, private guidance in your home can make a significant difference to your life now—and for years to come.

  • What We'll Work On

    • Household manners

    • Socialization the right way—not flooding

    • Focus and engagement

    • Settling and self-regulation

    • Loose-leash walking foundations

    • Preventing common challenges in future

  • How It Work

    • Weekly private 1-hour sessions, at your home

    • Customized training plan, according to your goals, lifestyle, and puppy’s progress

    • Ongoing support between lessons to help you succeed

  • The Details

    5 sessions for $750

    5 additional sessions for $650

    My puppy program includes training supplies, enrichment toys, valuable handouts, and a relaxation mat. If you’d like, continue on to the next level: advancing those skills plus adding more foundation skills.

What Clients Say

  • “He was a crazy little puppy who would never respond. Now he is much more responsive to me. I think [the lessons were] super helpful to teach not only Archie, but me how to train him.”

    — Teresa M.

  • “Lisa's sessions helped me to gain the confidence I needed and gave me the tools to start me on the right track of a well-behaved dog.”

    — Rebecca C.

  • “Lisa is incredibly gentle, patient and caring, and just such a relief for puppy and owner during those first few months of puppy chaos.”

    — Natalie B.

Ready to build a calm, happy life together?

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