In-home and virtual puppy training across New Hampshire focused on structure, impulse control, and preventing future behavior issues.
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Bites or nips constantly during play
Jumps on guests or won’t settle
Has frequent accidents or inconsistent house training
Gets overstimulated easily and struggles to calm down
Ignores cues when excited
Feels chaotic rather than manageable
These behaviors are completely normal for puppies — but without the right structure, they can quickly turn into long-term problems.
Early training isn’t just about obedience. It’s about teaching puppies how to regulate themselves, respond to guidance, and develop habits that carry into adulthood. With the right foundation, most common “problem behaviors” can be prevented rather than corrected later.
Puppy training often starts with the basics — sit, down, leash skills, crate training, and house training. Those skills matter, and they’re absolutely part of what we teach.
But lasting progress doesn’t come from commands alone. The most important skill a puppy can develop is the ability to regulate excitement, frustration, and impulse. Without that internal control, even well-taught cues tend to fall apart when distractions or stress show up.
When puppies learn structure early — clear boundaries, predictable routines, and impulse control — obedience becomes reliable instead of situational. Training isn’t just about teaching behaviors; it’s about building the self-control that allows those behaviors to hold up in real life.
With the right foundation, common puppy issues can be addressed now while also preventing many future behavior problems.
Initial Assessment
We begin by understanding your puppy’s temperament, energy level, environment, and current habits so we can identify where structure and impulse control need to be built first.
Foundation Skills & Structure
We focus on house training, crate training, leash skills, and basic cues — while building impulse control and clear boundaries from the start.
Regulation & Impulse Control
Puppies are guided through structured exercises that teach them how to slow down, settle, and respond even when excited or distracted.
Ongoing Owner Coaching & Support
You’ll receive clear guidance between sessions so you know exactly how to reinforce progress and maintain consistency at home.
Long-Term Habit Development
The goal is to build habits that carry into adolescence and adulthood, creating steadier behavior as your puppy matures.
Free 15–20 minute phone call
Our puppy training programs are designed to provide clear structure and guidance during the most important developmental stages. Each program is customized based on your puppy’s age, temperament, and household routine.
Training may include a combination of in-home and virtual sessions depending on what best supports progress. Early consistency is key, and owners receive step-by-step guidance to ensure skills are practiced correctly between sessions.
Rather than short-term fixes, our focus is on building patterns that prevent common future behavior issues while creating a calmer, more manageable puppy now.
Training should begin as soon as your puppy comes home. Early weeks are critical for developing habits, structure, and impulse control that prevent future behavior issues.
That said, there’s no such thing as “too late” to start. While earlier is ideal, meaningful progress can be made at any stage of development with clear structure and consistent guidance.
Puppy development happens in stages. Most programs are structured to provide support during key developmental windows rather than relying on a single short course. Each puppy and situation is different, and the amount of training will reflect that.
Yes. House training is a core focus of most puppy programs, and we provide clear guidance to help establish consistent routines from the start.
Crate training can be included when it fits the household and the puppy, but it’s not a one-size-fits-all requirement. We tailor the structure plan to what makes sense for your goals, lifestyle, and your puppy’s needs.
Early intervention is often the best time to address issues like excessive biting, reactivity, or overstimulation. Puppies are highly adaptable when given clear structure and guidance.
Yes. Virtual sessions can be very effective for owner education, structure planning, and coaching, especially when combined with in-home practice.
Yes. In addition to separation anxiety, we work with a range of behavior concerns including reactivity, fear-based behaviors, leash issues, and impulse control challenges. You can learn more about our full range of services on our dog training programs page.
Free 15-20 minute phone call
