K9 KINDERGARTEN
Puppy skills meet
the real world.
Your puppy learned the basics. Now it's time to make those skills
work when the world gets a little more interesting.
AGE
6 months to 1 year
FOCUS
Everyday self-control
METHOD
Positive, reward-based
OUR TRAINING
Building out the basics, out where life happens.
K9 Kindergarten builds on your dog's early training by developing greater focus, self-control, leash manners, recall, and appropriate behavior around people, dogs, and everyday distractions.
It's the bridge between a puppy who knows what "sit" means and a dog who can sit politely while the world goes by.
WORKING TOWARD REAL-WORLD MANNERS
Ten core skills for a
well-mannered dog.
Our K9 Kindergarten curriculum is built around ten core good-manners skills.
01
Accepting a friendly stranger
02
Sitting politlely for petting
03
Grooming and handling
04
Loose-leash walking
05
Walking through a crowd
06
Sit, down, and staying in place
07
Coming when called
08
Appropriate reactions to another dog
09
Appropriate reactions to distractions
10
Supervised seperation
But the goal isn't simply to perform these behaviors inside a training room.
We want your dog to be able to use their skills in real life.
THE DESTINATION
A well-mannered dog.
At the end of Kindergarten, our trainers will review your dog's progress and recommend the best next step.
Some dogs are ready to move on at the end of Kindergarten. Others benefit from a little more practice first.
Because our goal isn't simply to check boxes. Our goal is to build a genuinely well-mannered dog.
OUR TRAINING PROMISE
Positive methods. Practical
skills. Better communication.
Every dog who walks through our doors is an individual. Training isn't about forcing
every dog through the exact same process. It's about understanding the dog in front
of us, finding what motivates them, teaching them how to succeed, and building
skills they can use in everyday life.
Positive, reward-based training
We reinforce the behaviors we want and teach dogs how to make better choices.
Individualized training
Every dog learns differently. Our trainers adjust the process to the dog in front of them.
Professional guidance
Our trainers don't just train dogs. We help owners understand how to continue the process.
A clear next step
Training doesn't end at graduation. We'll help you decide where to go next.
No e-collars or prong collars
Our training philosophy does not rely on these tools.
Real-world skills
Training should work outside the classroom: at home, on walks, around distractions, and throughout everyday life.
Clear progress
Every program is built around clear skill goals, so you always know what your dog has achieved and what comes next.
FROM OUR OWNER, COURTNEY BARNES
The Puppy Partnership
Your evidence based guide to dog development.
Raise a confident, well-behaved puppy without the overwhelm. This guide gives new puppy parents a clear, kind roadmap. Written for busy families, it breaks positive reinforcement into simple steps, with milestone markers and photo-rich instructions.
Potty training, teething, socialization: the everyday challenges, with real-life solutions. It also introduces our puppy program, built to support you and your pup along the way.
Stop by any location for a free copy.
Ready to take those puppy
skills out into the world?
Tell us about your dog. We'll help you figure out whether Kindergarten is the right
next step.
