Socialize your puppy now to get the dog of your dreams later.

The amount of new puppy advice out there is overwhelming! But take it from me, an educated and certified dog trainer: What you want to be focusing on before your puppy hits 5 months is socialization, with a capital S!

The American Veterinary Society of Veterinary Behaviour recommends socializing puppies to a variety of new people, places, and things before they’ve received all of their vaccines.

If this still sounds overwhelming, don’t worry - I’m here to help start your puppy off right.

Ready to give your puppy a great start?

New client? Start here!

All training starts with a 90-minute Google Meet consultation with your trainer, Amanda Factor. During this call, Amanda will:

  • Talk about the importance of puppy socialization and how to get “the most bang for your buck”

  • Give advice on dealing with common puppy behaviour issues, such as biting and chewing

  • Dive into the science of how puppies learn (without getting too nerdy, promise)

  • Provide recommendations for helpful gear/products and helpful handouts

Customized written notes will be provided within 2 business days of the new client consultation.

Investment: $175

After your new client consultation, there’s two ways to train:

DAY TRAINING

Private in-home dog training in Little Italy, Toronto and nearby neighbourhoods (see service area map).

Day training is a great option for busy guardians. I’ll train your dog in your home and neighbourhood while you’re working or running errands. We’ll meet for 1-2 transfer sessions so I can demo what I’ve been teaching your dog.

All day training packages include:

  • Customized weekly notes

  • Email support between sessions

  • Goodie bag

4-pack + 1 transfer session: $500 + HST

6-pack + 1 transfer session: $640 + HST
*save 10% per session

8-pack + 2 transfer sessions: $840 + HST
*save 20% per session

VIRTUAL TRAINING

Not in my service area? No problem! Get coaching from a certified professional trainer, from the comfort of your home.

I’ll break training plans down into bite-sized chunks to make it easier for you - and for your dog! No complicated, time-consuming training instructions here.

After each virtual session, you’ll get:

  • Customized, easy-to-follow homework

  • Helpful handouts and videos

  • Email support for 14 days

Single follow-up virtual session: $119

Because behavioural challenges are rarely resolved in a single session, following your new client consultation Amanda will recommend a number of follow-up sessions for you, based on your customized training plan.

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It’s critically important to socialize your puppy to new people, places, and things during the first six months! Use this handy bingo card for ideas of what to expose your puppy to. Remember to keep it positive and fun!

Behaviour challenges rarely resolve themselves. Get help from a qualified professional, starting today.