Puppy FoundationsStart correctly from the beginning
The first months shape the dog your puppy becomes. Our Puppy Foundations Program gives Ottawa puppies the right start, clear communication, confidence, leash skills and household manners , before bad habits ever take hold.
What your puppy will learn
Marker training
A clear communication system so your puppy understands exactly when they've done the right thing, the foundation everything else is built on.
Name response & engagement
Your puppy learns to orient to you and stay connected, even around distractions, the skill that makes recall, leash work and manners possible.
Leash foundations
Positive early leash skills so walks are enjoyable from the start, before pulling habits ever form.
Handling & confidence building
Age-appropriate exposure to touch, surfaces, sounds and new environments so your puppy grows into a confident, stable adult dog.
Household structure & manners
Crate routines, house manners, settling and the everyday structure that prevents problem behaviours before they start.
Common puppy challenges
Practical coaching for biting and mouthing, jumping up, chewing, and the other challenges every new puppy owner faces.
Puppy Foundations Program, $450
Four private 60-minute sessions with professional trainer Courtney Vaillancourt, built around your puppy and your household. You'll learn how your puppy learns, how to communicate clearly, and how to keep the training going between sessions.
- › Four private 60-minute sessions, one-on-one with Courtney, not a crowded class
- › A plan built around your puppy, your household and your goals
- › Hands-on handler coaching so you can maintain the training day to day
- › Balanced, practical training from a certified professional detection-dog handler and active IGP competitor
- › Serving Ottawa, Kanata, Stittsville and Kemptville
The best time to start training is now
Send a free consultation inquiry, no deposit required. We'll talk about your puppy, your goals, and whether Puppy Foundations is the right fit.
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