PUPPY TRAINING SERVICES
Well-trained puppies are safer, less destructive, and easier to live with.
Be kind to yourself. Train your puppy now and get it right the first
We are master puppy trainers. No, literally. Rachel holds a master’s degree in applied animal behavior and welfare and spent close to 3 years researching puppy behavior, training, and socialization.
The behaviors you do, or do not, teach your puppy today will stick around for the rest of their life. Without help and guidance their annoying and problematic behaviors will get worse as they get older. But, beginning training early gives you an opportunity to ensure they outgrow their annoying behaviors, to prevent problematic behaviors before they even begin, to create habits that lead to a dog who is happy, behaviorally healthy, and easy to live with.
WHY PUPPY TRAIN?
The dog of your dreams is right around the corner.
We will help you
Survive puppyhood
Our unique approach to dog training leaves you feeling calm and confident.
Prevent undesired behaviors
Such as aggression, separation anxiety, resource guarding, and other behavior problems.
Basic training for your dogs
Teach your dog basic obedience, potty training, and anything else you would like.
Ensure your puppy is socialized
Incorrect socialization is as bad as no socialization.
Bond with your puppy
As they settle into your home and help you discover their unique quirks, and personality.
Establish boundaries
And fix behaviors while remaining humane and positive.
Puppy Training Options
We know that training a puppy is overwhelming. Leash and Learn offers two specialized training paths you can choose from. You will have the puppy of your dreams with both, but they get you there in very different ways.
The Leashed Path
Premium Puppy Jumpstart Programs
New Yorkers are busy. Time is precious and there aren’t enough hours in a day. Our jumpstart programs are designed to give you some time back while we train your puppy for you.
How it works
- A trainer comes to your home 3 times per week to train your puppy
- You receive detailed notes, pictures, and/or videos after every session
- We focus on leash walking, obedience, socialization, manners, crate training, and any other skills your puppy needs to learn
- On your own you focus on potty training, socialization, and biting and nipping
- We meet every 1-2 weeks to teach you how to implement the skills
Benefits
- Requires more sessions, but less time
- Provides quick relief from problem behaviors
- The same trainer for all sessions
- Phone and email support while we work together
- Organized and efficient communication
- Stay informed about your puppy’s progress and see their changes daily
- Written and/or video references for practicing
- Individualized training plan tailored to meet your family’s unique needs
The Learn Path
Basic Puppy Lessons
If you have been dreaming of training your dog yourself this is the perfect path for you! Our basic programs are designed for us to teach you how to train your dog
How it works
- A trainer comes to your home and meets with you once per week
- We answer your questions, and show you what to practice that week
- You receive detailed notes, pictures, and/or videos after every session
Benefits
- Requires more time, but less sessions
- You do homework between every session
- You train your puppy yourself with our expert guidance
- Phone and email support while we work together
- Individualized training plan tailored to meet your family’s unique needs
Begin your relationship with your new puppy on the right paw
CLIENT BARKS
Training your puppy with us is life changing
Your investment
While training is highly customized to your dog and family, there is a basic framework that all clients follow when starting with training with Leash and Learn. This system sets everyone up for success and ensures better training results.
Initial Evaluation
2 Hours - $365
Every client completes an initial consultation.
We will
- Meet together face-to-face
- Assess you puppy’s current behavior
- Set achievable and realistic goals for your puppy and your family
- Discuss follow up package recommendations
- Start training the most relevant foundation skills
- In 3-5 days you receive your training plan. It will include your notes and assessments from your evaluation and is a living document as we work together
After completion of your initial evaluation, you will receive access to two great bonuses!
- A monthly newsletter filled with all things dog, including product reviews, how-to guides, helpful tips and tricks, and announcements.
- A link for a members only section of the website where I have compiled and shared many of my favorite dog training resources.
Frequently Asked Questions
We recommend starting socialization as soon as you can! We follow these guidelines that are recommended by The American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior. In cases where your puppy has not had all their vaccines, we often work in conjunction with your vet to develop a socialization plan that keep you comfortable and your puppy safe.
ASAP! It’s never too early! Whenever possible we recommend having your initial evaluation before your puppy comes home so that we can help you get ready for puppy’s big arrival, and ensure you get started on the right paw with your puppy on day one.
Training is always a team effort, and our goal is to work with you as a team to solve your problems and overcome challenges. No matter which approach you take, we can get you where you want to be. It is important to us that once training has finished you have learned the skills you need to work with your dog. So there will always be things for you to practice and exercises and games for you to reinforce.
