Empowering you and your puppy to
reach peak potential together!
Our programs go way beyond a puppy class. Start building a life-long bond with your new companion.
Get support that’s tailored to your puppy and lifestyle to maintain peace in your home and bring out the best in your pup.
Peak Puppy Potential Program
Learn a proven process and receive a personalized plan for puppy owners to reduce overwhelm, prevent unwanted behavior, and start out life with your puppy on the right foot. Set yourself and your puppy up for a lifetime of success starting now! This program is for puppies up to 5 months old.
- Enjoy a well-socialized puppy who does more of the good behaviors you like.
- Feel confident in how to raise a puppy that is pleasant to live with and take into the world.
- Experience relief from frustrating puppy behavior like nipping, chewing and jumping.
- Your puppy will learn important skills that make your life together more enjoyable.
- Your home will be set up to manage your puppy and avoid damage and accidents.
- Understand how to take care of your dog's basic care and grooming needs, like brushing and nail trims, without a struggle.
- Prevent problematic behaviors before they happen.
- Develop a positive relationship with your new puppy.
All this with the guidance of a skilled, empathetic professional who holds you and your puppy’s success as a top priority.
This unique 6-week program combines in-home training, virtual support, and field trips where the trainer picks up your puppy, or meets you at a public location, to grow your pup’s confidence through proper socialization. Click HERE to learn more about the importance of socialization.
Virtual Puppy Training
Learn techniques and get a customized plan that will help you cut through frustration and confusion, and feel confident in how you’re raising your puppy. A perfect option for those who live outside the Chicago suburbs, or simply prefer virtual training lessons. This program is for puppies up to 5 months old.
- Teach your pup important skills that will help you have a joyful life together
- Learn how to deal with puppy behavior like nipping, chewing and jumping the right way.
- Find out how to set up your home to avoid damage and accidents.
- Understand how to take care of your dog's basic care and grooming needs, like brushing and nail trims, without a struggle.
- Feel confident in your ability to prevent problematic behaviors before they happen.
- Get a customized plan for properly socializing your puppy, which can help prevent unwanted behaviors as your pup grows.
- Feel more connected with your puppy as you understand each other.
This 6-week program comes with personalized help that extends beyond the virtual lesson times, with text and email support to answer your questions as they come up.
Why Your Puppy Needs Socialization
You may be eager to teach your puppy how to sit, stay and walk nicely on a leash – and those are all important skills – but puppyhood provides us with a special window of opportunity to shape a dog’s personality and behavior for the rest of their life through socialization. The first four months of a dog’s life are known as the “critical socialization period.” By exposing a puppy to our modern, human world in a strategic way, we can help them feel confident and act appropriately. A puppy learns what is normal and safe, and what to do in all the different environments their owner brings them into. Dogs that are undersocialized during this time can develop behavior issues, due to fear or overexcitement about novel things they were not exposed to as a young pup. Socialization can help prevent these issues.
Our programs prioritize puppy training AND socialization so that your puppy grows up to be an all-around confident, well-behaved adult. Socialization does not mean letting your puppy meet every person and every dog that crosses your path. Exposure to the world must be strategic, taking into consideration your specific puppy’s genetics and personality. It’s important to observe the puppy’s body language to assess how they’re feeling about the environment and whether we need to make adjustments to ensure it’s a good experience for them. Alisa can help you ensure that your puppy has positive, educational experiences during this critical age, to avoid potential behavior issues and raise a well-adjusted dog for your lifestyle.
Get a free Pre-Puppy Preparation Consultation when you book before you bring your pup home!
Learn what you can do now to make your puppy’s homecoming a more peaceful transition for everyone. Feel better prepared with a plan for your pup’s first few days at home. It’s not too early to start getting ready for your new best friend!