Courses
Pet training, business, and puppy prep courses
Puppy Socialization Timeline: Week-by-Week Milestones
Understand the critical periods of puppy socialization and how to navigate them effectively, week by week.
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Basic Obedience Foundations
Sit, stay, come, down, heel — the five commands every dog needs to know and how to teach them without frustration.
“A dog that knows 'sit' is a good boy. A dog that knows 'stay' is a good boy who doesn't steal your sandwich.”
Puppy Socialization Window
The critical 8-16 week socialization period — what to expose your puppy to, how, and why it prevents behavior problems later.
“A well-socialized puppy at 12 weeks is a confident dog at 2 years. A puppy who saw nothing but your living room is a dog who barks at mailboxes.”
Crate Training Without the Guilt
Crate training done right — a den your dog loves, not a punishment zone. Potty training, separation anxiety prevention, and travel safety.
“The crate is not a cage. It's a cave. Dogs are den animals. Your guilt is the problem, not the crate.”
Fixing Leash Reactivity
Why your dog lunges and barks at other dogs on leash — and the systematic approach to change it.
“Your dog isn't 'dominant' or 'aggressive.' They're overwhelmed and the leash is preventing their flight response. Fix the fear, fix the reaction.”
Separation Anxiety Solutions
Helping dogs who can't handle being alone. Sub-threshold training, departure cues, and when medication helps.
“Your dog isn't being 'naughty' when you leave. They're panicking. Punishing panic is like yelling at someone for having a panic attack.”
Fun Trick Training
Shake, roll over, play dead, spin, and more. Mental stimulation that strengthens your bond.
“Tricks aren't just party entertainment. They're the dog equivalent of crossword puzzles — mental exercise that tires them out faster than a walk.”
Puppy-Proofing Your Home
Everything you need to do before the puppy arrives — safety, supplies, and setup.
“Puppies explore the world with their mouths. Everything at nose level is fair game. Including your $500 headphones.”
Potty Training That Works
The systematic approach to housetraining — schedule, supervision, and how to handle accidents.
“Potty training isn't about the puppy learning. It's about you learning to take them out before they need to go. Spoiler: that's every 2 hours.”
Puppy Biting & Mouthing
Those sharp little teeth hurt. Learn why puppies bite and how to teach bite inhibition.
“Puppy teeth are nature's way of ensuring you teach bite inhibition. They're also nature's way of ensuring you own Band-Aid stock.”
The First 30 Days With Your Puppy
A day-by-day plan for the critical first month — vet visits, routine establishment, socialization, and bonding.
“The first 30 days set the trajectory for the next 15 years. No pressure.”
Starting Your Pet Business
From dog walking to pet sitting to training — how to start a legitimate pet service business.
“Loving dogs is not a business plan. Pricing, insurance, and contracts are. Sorry.”
Client Intake & Assessment
The consultation process that sets expectations, identifies risks, and builds trust with new clients.
“A thorough intake process is the difference between 'I love my dog trainer' and 'my dog trainer didn't warn me about that.'”
Running Group Training Classes
Structuring, pricing, and teaching group classes that dogs AND humans enjoy.
“Group class isn't training 8 dogs. It's training 8 humans while 8 dogs provide comic relief.”
Pet Sitting & Dog Walking Ops
Scheduling, client communication, emergency protocols, and systems for scaling your sitting business.
“Pet sitting is 10% loving animals and 90% logistics, scheduling, and keys. Embrace the admin.”
Marketing Your Pet Business
Getting clients without paid ads. Referral systems, local partnerships, and social media that actually works.
“The best marketing for a pet business is a happy client's dog doing something impressive. Your ROI is a well-trained dog walking nicely on a leash.”
Puppy Classes That Sell Out
Designing and marketing puppy classes that new owners can't say no to.
“New puppy owners are anxious, sleep-deprived, and desperate for help. Your job is to be the calm voice that says 'your puppy is normal.'”