Puppy
Development w/ Kate the Puppy Coach
Hi! I’m Kate the Puppy Coach!
Raising a puppy can feel overwhelming — biting, barking, accidents, chaos, frustration, lack of sleep, and endless conflicting advice online. Most owners focus only on obedience commands, but great dogs are built through relationship, communication, emotional development, structure, confidence building, and healthy guidance from the very beginning.
The Puppy Development Program at Happy Tails Learning Center for Dogs was created to help owners better understand how puppies think, learn, communicate, and develop. This program doesn’t incorporate commands like “sit” and “stay” (this comes later in formal training!) In our development program, we teach you how to create calmness instead of chaos, structure instead of confusion, and a healthier relationship built on trust, guidance, and communication.
Inside the program, you’ll learn about potty training, crate training, puppy personalities, body language, confidence building, socialization windows, emotional regulation, nervous system development, appropriate play, leadership, handling, problem prevention, and so much more. You’ll gain access to online educational content, weekly coaching calls with Kate the Puppy Coach, and in-person group classes for local residents.
Our goal is not just to help you survive puppyhood — it’s to help you raise a dog you genuinely enjoy living with for years to come.
YEAR-ROUND ENROLLMENT
Enrolling now! You don’t have to wait for the next in-person class to get started! Enrollment is open year-round, giving you immediate access to our online Puppy Development Course and live weekly coaching calls w/ Kate every Wednesday night at 6:30PM. In-person classes are offered in scheduled sessions throughout the year, and you’ll join the next available class while receiving guidance and support from day one. Private one-on-one consultations and one-on-one puppy private lessons available at an additional cost.
ZOOM COACHING CALL SCHEDULE:
- Every Wednesday night at 6:30PM | ZOOM COACHING & Q&A | Ask questions, troubleshoot challenges, and get personalized guidance as your puppy grows.
FORMAL CLASS SCHEDULE:
- Wednesday, October 7 from 6:30-8PM | Zoom | LEARN: The Power of Calm | Behavior Development & Management
- Wednesday October 14 from 6:30-8pm | In-Person @ Happy Tails | PRACTICE: Intro to the Transitional Leash & Management Strategies
- Wednesday, October 21 from 6:30-8PM | Zoom | LEARN: Socialization & Confidence Building. Understanding the How & Why
- Wednesday October 28 from 6:30-8pm | In-Person @ Happy Tails | PRACTICE: Teaching your Dog to Explore the World with Their Nose
- Wednesday, November 4 from 6:30-8PM | Zoom | LEARN: Puppy Health, Wellness & Advocacy
- Wednesday November 11 from 6:30-8pm | In-Person @ Happy Tails | PRACTICE: Body Awareness, Movement & Confidence
PUPPY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
$300
PUPPY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM INCLUDES:
- Online Puppy Development Course
- 3 In-Person Group Classes for Local Residents
- Weekly Coaching Calls with Kate the Puppy Coach
- Potty Training Guidance
- Crate Training Education
- Understanding Puppy Personalities
- Relationship Development & Leadership
- Preventing Problem Behaviors
- Calmness & Emotional Regulation
- Nervous System Development
- Puppy Body Language Education
- Understanding Stress Responses
- Confidence Building Exercises
- Socialization & Critical Learning Windows
- Appropriate Toys, Play & Enrichment
- Puppy Proofing Your Home
- Resource Guarding Prevention
- Structure, Boundaries & Routine
- Nutrition, Health & Wellness Guidance
- Safe Puppy Exercise Recommendations
- Real-Life Puppy Raising Advice
- Downloadable Handouts & Educational Resources
- Ongoing Support & Guidance
- FREE Formal Training Behavior Consultation ($100 Value)
- 20% OFF of Resident Training Programs at Happy Tails
Every Happy Tails Puppy Development participant will receive discounts at our sister company Fit Dog Canine Fitness & Wellness. Fit Dog offers services to aid in the mental, physical & emotional well-being of dogs. Canine Fitness Training focuses on all 5 aspects of canine total health: Strength, Flexibility, Balance, Cardiorespiratory and Mental Endurance. Contact Fit Dog today if you’re interested in scheduling one-on-one strength and conditioning sessions with our Fit Coach or canine water treadmill sessions! Follow Fit Dog on Instagram or Facebook at @fitdogmi.