Training
🐾 Puppy Training – Building a Confident, Happy Companion
Overview
Bringing home a new puppy is exciting — but it can also feel overwhelming. Between potty breaks, biting, supervision, and trying to figure out what’s “normal,” it’s easy to feel exhausted and unsure of what to do next.
That’s why we created my puppy training and socialization programs.
At 4 Pawz Forward, we use positive, science-based methods to build calm behavior, confidence, and real-life skills. We work hands-on with your puppy while you focus on work and family, then we show you exactly what we practiced and how to continue progress at home — no guesswork, no confusion.
Each program is personalized to your puppy and your lifestyle, giving you clear routines, simple training steps, and a deeper understanding of how your puppy learns.
With this support, chaos shifts to calm, and daily life becomes easier. You gain confidence, your puppy gains skills, and your whole home feels more peaceful. Most importantly, you’ll finally be able to enjoy your puppy again — on walks, in public, and in everyday family life.
Why choose 4 Pawz Forward
Training becomes easy and stress-free with clear, step-by-step guidance.
Life at home feels calmer as your puppy learns routines, settling, and good manners.
You build a stronger bond with your puppy through positive, fun, family-friendly training.
You gain confidence knowing exactly how to communicate and train your puppy.
You save time and energy with training plans that reduce overwhelm and prevent future behavior issues.
Your family gets real support, not judgment — with methods that fit busy suburban life.
Outings become enjoyable, from walks to parks to family visits, without embarrassment or stress.
🐶 4 Pawz Forward Puppy Program
Duration: 4–6 weeks | Age: Puppies 8+ weeks | Price: Starts at $450
The early weeks of puppyhood shape your dog’s entire future. Our Puppy Training & Socialization Program teaches your puppy how to navigate the world with confidence while giving you simple, positive tools to make daily life easier. Through science-based training and real-life socialization, we help your puppy build calm behavior, trust, and great habits from the very start.
🗓️ Program Overview
Week 1 — Foundations & Socialization Basics
We begin with a private consultation to understand your goals, your puppy’s personality, and your home routine. You’ll learn:
- What healthy socialization looks like
- How to reinforce good behavior
- How to prevent common challenges like biting, jumping, and fear
- How to set up routines that make life calmer for everyone
Weeks 2–6 — Socialization + Real-Life Skills Training
Each session blends structured socialization with essential manners, including:
Socialization Focus
- New sights, sounds, surfaces, and environments
- Gentle handling & grooming practice
- Positive introductions to people, objects, and experiences
- Building confidence during outings
Training Focus
- Loose-leash walking
- Coming when called
- Polite greetings
- Settling calmly
- Leave it / drop it
- Focus around distractions
Sessions can take place in your home, your neighborhood, or real-world settings depending on your puppy’s needs.
👨👩👧 Client Coaching: Ensuring Your Puppy Listens to You
Once your puppy understands a behavior well with me, we shift into owner coaching sessions. This is where you learn to confidently use each skill so your puppy responds to you in real-life situations — not just with the trainer.
You’ll learn:
- How to give clear cues your puppy understands
- How to reinforce good choices at the right time
- How to handle distractions and mistakes without stress
- How to keep training consistent in your daily routines
This transfer of skills ensures your puppy’s progress truly sticks and your dog listens to your family, not only the trainer.
🌟 Your Dog Will Learn To:
- Make good choices in everyday situations
- Listen and focus around distractions
- Greet politely without jumping
- Walk nicely on leash
- Build calmness and self-control
❤️ Why It Matters:
Early socialization and training prevent future behavior problems and set the stage for a calm, confident adult dog. With 4 Pawz Forward’s positive, family-friendly methods, you’ll gain the knowledge and structure you need to raise your puppy with confidence — and enjoy a more peaceful home from the start.
4 Pawz Forward À La Carte Training Sessions
Duration: Single or multi-session options available Age: Puppies 4+ months and adult dogs Price: Starts at $65 per session
Looking to focus on specific manners or behaviors without committing to a full program? Our À La Carte Training Sessions are a flexible option for pet parents who want targeted support. Whether you need help with leash walking, polite greetings, or recall, we’ll work one-on-one to address your goals and set your dog up for success.
Each session is personalized and uses positive, science-based methods to create calm, confident dogs and happy households.
🗓️ What We Can Work On:
- Loose-leash walking
- Coming when called
- Polite greetings
- Settling calmly
- Leave it / drop it
- Focus around distractions
- Confidence building
- Puppy problem-solving (biting, jumping, potty training, etc.)
- And More
🌟 Perfect For:
- Dogs who need a quick manners refresher
- Puppies who could use extra help in one area
- Owners who prefer flexible scheduling
- Anyone wanting personalized, one-on-one guidance
❤️ Why It Matters:
Every dog learns at their own pace — and sometimes all it takes is a few focused sessions to make a big difference. With 4 Pawz Forward’s kind, reward-based approach, you’ll gain the tools to strengthen your bond and help your dog make great choices in everyday life.
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