Private Training
Private Training lessons are taught in your home at a convenient time for you. We tailor each five-week program based on your needs and your dog's learning style. We are here to guide and support you; we are available to you between sessions and beyond.
Private lessons are great if you are having specific challenges and need a customized program to match your lifestyle, busy schedule or any special needs that your pup may be facing.
Puppy Basics
for puppies 8 - 16 weeks
This five week course is geared towards "everything puppy"!
Our curriculum includes:
- proper handling
- pass the puppy
- learning puppy's name
- proper socialization
- jumping up
- biting and nipping
- barking
- teething
- crate training
- separation anxiety
- potty training
- leash-work
- proper tools and equipment
- recall (come when called)
- grooming
- nutrition
Basic Training
for dogs 4 months and up
This five week course covers all the basics you need to have a well-mannered dog.
Our curriculum includes:
- sit
- look (eye contact)
- down
- off
- wait
- loose-leash walking
- come
- okay (release)
- leave it
- take it
- stay
Basic Assessment
for dogs who have completed Basic Training outside of Whatta Pup! and wish to join us for Intermediate Training
Must be able to demonstrate the following:
- sit
- look (eye contact)
- down
- off
- wait
- loose-leash walking
- come
- okay (release)
- leave it
- take it
- stay
Intermediate Training
for dogs 6 months and up
Basic Training (or a Basic Assessment) is a pre-requisite
This five week course steps it up a notch and prepares you and your dog for off-leash work.
Our curriculum includes:
- loose-leash walking
- right and left turns
- distance sit
- distance down
- stay
- distance recall
- proper finish
- about turns
- quickly and slowly
- more distractions
for graduates of Intermediate Training
This five week course will be focused on increasing your confidence in a high-distraction, off-leash setting.
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Click here to view our service area. Once a client, always a client. After you have completed any one of our courses, we are available by phone or e-mail for follow-up questions, clarification and referrals, free of charge.