New Services for 2026

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Part-Time (PT) Puppy Training Program
4 hours daily · 1 month
For puppies ages 8–20 weeks

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A structured puppy day-training program designed to build strong foundations early mentally, physically, and socially.

• Weekly 1-hour private lesson with me
  You’ll learn what to reinforce and how to do it correctly at home.

• Day training at my training suite
  I teach, reinforce, and proof skills during the day.

• Daily walks, free play, and structured social outings
  Designed to build confidence, neutrality, and appropriate social skills.

• At-home reinforcement is required
  Consistency is critical—if protocols are not followed, results will limited.

• Drop-off & pick-up: Monday–Friday

• We do have an option for transportation to and from reschool for an additional cost 

    (Only for families within Clifton Park Ballston and some Malta area)

 

Part-Time and Full-Time Puppy Training Program

4 hours daily - 1 month and 8 hours daily- 1 month
For puppies ages 8–20 weeks

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Program Options & Pricing

Puppy  Skills 

Part Time 4 hrs a day $1680 or Full Time 8 hrs a day $3600

• Potty training

• Crate training

• Nipping & biting

• Leadership protocols

• Cooperative care protocols

• exploration walks, snuggles & free play

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Basic Obedience

Part Time 4 hrs a day $1680 or Full Time 8 hrs a day $3600

• Name recognition

• Recall

• Sit

• Down

• Leash exposure, walks (exploration walk, not training of loose leash), and confidence-building outings

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Advanced

Part Time 4 hrs a day $1680 or Full Time 8 hrs a day $3600

• Place

• Loose leash walking

• Introduction to prong collar & e-collar (age appropriate)

• Real-world outings to reinforce neutrality and engagement

 

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À La Carte Puppy Training Options

Prefer a more minimal skill focus? À la carte training is available.

• Ideal for puppies who only need one or two specific skills such as:

  • Place

  • Loose leash walking

  • Recall

  • Leash manners

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• Training duration may be shorter than full programs.

• Pricing varies based on skill complexity, puppy age, and training time required.

                                Contact for custom pricing and availability.

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Socialization & Safety Protocol

• Puppies receive daily social exposure to people, environments, sounds, and surfaces.

• Puppies without full puppy vaccinations will participate in social outings using a sling or wagon to ensure safety while still gaining critical exposure.

• Socialization is structured, supervised, and focused on confidence and neutrality—not uncontrolled play.

 

Equipment & Age Guidelines

• Regular collar: 8–10 weeks

• Slip leash: 10–12 weeks

• Prong collar: 12–14 weeks

• E-collar: 16–20 weeks

(All tools are introduced ethically, responsibly, and developmentally appropriate.)

 

Availability

• Very limited openings

• Working with no more than 2 puppies at a time to ensure quality, safety, and individualized training

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Note: We do have an option for transportation to and from reschool for an additional cost 

(Only for families within Clifton Park Ballston and some Malta area)

 

 

Email Hotline Consult

$30 · 30 minutes

For simple training questions or behavioral guidance:

• Email your concern

• Same-day response

• Includes a virtual or phone consult if needed

 

Training Classes Offered

One On One Or Group Option

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Please note that if you are interested in a group at your home, I do offer that. However, you must coordinate the people for the group. This option is only offered to Ballston Lake or Clifton Park families.

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• Workshop:

  • Cooperative Care​

  • Leadership 

• Programs:

  • Basic Skills

  • Intermediate Skills

  • Advanced Skills

  • Loose Leash Walking

  • Muzzle Training

  • Place/Mat Skill

  • E Collar Training

  • Situational Training

Want more information? Please click on my training page. Interested in learning more?
Text or call Melissa at 518-423-2664