Our Pet Empowerment Training Approach
At Petropolis, our puppy training program is built on understanding canine behavior and communication. We believe every pet has the capacity to learn and grow when given the right guidance. Our certified trainers customize each session to your puppy's personality, using only force-free, positive reinforcement techniques that build confidence rather than fear.
Unlike traditional dog training that focuses only on obedience, our Pet Empowerment approach develops your puppy's natural intelligence and problem-solving abilities, creating a balanced, well-mannered companion who makes good choices even when you're not giving commands.
New Client Offer
FREE EVALUATION
Includes daycare, training session, & a 1-on-1 meeting with a professional trainer
(New training clients only. One per pet.)
What Our Puppy Training Program Includes
Puppy Training Membership Pricing
Because training a puppy is a journey and the time it takes to accomplish your training goals varies per puppy, we offer membership programs. This allows us to work with your pet at whatever pace you'd prefer and for however long it takes to reach your goals.
Memberships are charged by the week. Simply select the number of days per week and your puppy will receive one-on-one training, daycare, and private lessons (every 5 visits).
1 Day Per Week
$153.95 $131.80 / Week
- Save $22.15 per week
- 1 hour of training per day
- Includes group or solo play
- 1 private lesson (every 5 sessions)
2 Days Per Week
$307.90 $250.40 / Week
- Save $57.50 per week
- 1 hour of training per day
- Includes group or solo play
- 1 private lesson (every 5 sessions)
3 Days Per Week
$461.85 $355.80 / Week
- Save $106.05 per week
- 1 hour of training per day
- Includes group or solo play
- 1 private lesson (every 5 sessions)
Skills & Manners List
We will meet your puppy where they're at, focusing mainly on basic obedience and socialization. When you sign up for puppy training, you can also choose from any of the following skills, manners, or unwanted behaviors below.
Foundations & Basics
- Name Recognition
- Charging the Marker
- Engagement with Handler
- Sit
- Touch
- Down
- Focus
Challenging Behaviors
- Counter Surfing
- Puppy Biting
- Jumping
- Barking
- Chewing
- Begging
Advanced Skills
- Advance Leash Walking (Heel)
- Drop It
- Leave It
- Stay
- Recall
- Stand
Manners
- Loose Leash Walking
- Place
- Wait
- Door Manners
- Stair Manners
- Polite Greetings
Confidence Building
- Entering Vehicle
- Entering Dog Room
- Intro to Equipment
- Intro to Boarding
- Intro to Group Play
- Intro to Grooming
Tricks
- Roll Over
- Shake
- Sit Pretty
- Play Dead
- Crawl
- Bow
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Frequently Asked Puppy Training Questions
Puppy Socialization
Puppy socialization is the process of exposing puppies to a wide variety of people, animals, environments, sounds, and experiences during their most formative period. This is when puppies are most receptive to new experiences and least likely to develop fear responses to unfamiliar situations.
Socialization is vital for your puppy's current and future wellbeing. Well-socialized puppies grow into confident adult dogs who are less likely to develop behavioral problems such as aggression or anxiety disorders.
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