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Puppy Training & Foundations

The habits your puppy builds now shape the dog they become. We start them with engagement, confidence and clear early manners — the right way, from the start.

Get the foundation right

Most of the problems we fix in adult dogs started as small, un-shaped habits in puppyhood. Our Puppy Foundation program builds the opposite: a puppy that engages with you, offers behavior, and sees learning as a good thing.

Through imprinting, shaping, luring and behavioral markers, your puppy learns to think and to focus — then we introduce recall, sit, down, place and heeling. It's the same clear communication we use with world-level dogs, scaled for a young pup.

Who it's for

  • Puppies with initial vaccinations complete
  • First-time puppy owners
  • Setting a foundation for advanced work later
  • Working breeds that need a job early
What's Included

Everything in the program.

  • Imprinting / shaping & luring
  • Behavioral markers & free shaping
  • Engagement & drive building
  • Intro to the recall
  • Intro to sit, down, place & heeling
  • Confidence & early socialization
Service Areas

Training across Central Kentucky.

Our academy sits in Midway — minutes from Lexington, Frankfort and the surrounding counties. We serve owners throughout the Bluegrass.

Common Questions

Answers before you call.

How old does my puppy need to be?
Puppies can begin once their initial puppy vaccinations are complete. Earlier foundations mean fewer problems to fix later.
What if I want to keep going after the foundation lessons?
Most owners roll straight into obedience or, for a full jump-start, our Board & Train once the pup is old enough (5.5 months).
How much does the puppy program cost?
The Puppy Foundation package is $350.
What does the foundation actually cover?
Engagement and drive building, shaping and luring, behavioral markers, an introduction to the recall, and early sit, down, place and heeling — plus the confidence work that prevents problems later.
Ready when you are

Give your dog the clarity to succeed.

Enrollment is by appointment and spots are limited. Start with a quick call and we'll map out the path.

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