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Puppy & Family
Dog Training

Training rooted in connection, so families and dogs learn, grow, and thrive together.

Puppy & Family
Dog Training

Training rooted in connection, so families and dogs learn, grow, and thrive together.

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Strengthen Your Dog’s Trust Through Love-Led Guidance

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Little Lessons:  A gentle introduction to the world. This program focuses on early confidence, controlled socialization, "Yes" marker-based communication, and the foundations of a healthy bond. These “little lessons” build the groundwork for a well-mannered, emotionally balanced adult dog. Common areas of focus include crate training, potty training, jumping behavior, nipping, early engagement etc. 

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Growth Lessons:  A balanced blend of structure, love, and clear communication, helping your family dog thrive in the home and in daily life. Structured, relationship-focused sessions designed for dogs with no reactivity concerns. This service strengthens everyday manners, builds confidence, and teaches families how to provide clear, consistent guidance. Common areas of focus include leash walking, confidence building, minor correction behavior, everyday obedience commands like place, watch, sit etc.

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The Little Leaders: This is a family-focused training session designed to support both your dog and your children as they learn to live together respectfully. With over a decade of childcare experience, I understand how kids learn, and how they communicate. How easily they can overwhelm a puppy without meaning to.  The purpose of this lesson is to teach families how to advocate for their dog early on, creating healthy habits that help their pup grow into a confident, well-balanced companion.

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4-Week Programs: A focused month-long program that builds your dog’s foundation and guides them into their next stage of development. We start with confidence, crate/potty habits, socialization, nipping manners, and calm routines. As they grow, we advance into consistency, leash skills, impulse control, and confidence in new environments. Each week builds intentionally toward a well-balanced, attentive family dog.

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15% off First Clients!

 

I’m excited to welcome you and your pup into the Heart First K9 family! To help you get started, all first-time clients receive 15% off their first training session. It’s a great way to experience my approach, build connection, and begin your training journey with confidence.

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How it all began...

My journey into dog training began in 2021 with my rescue pup, Nalu, who came to me fearful and unsure. Helping him build confidence led me to study canine behavior and understand the importance of trust-based training.

Before working with dogs, I spent over 15 years in childcare, and the parallels quickly stood out, whether with children or puppies, progress comes from patience, calm guidance, clear communication, and creative redirection during challenging moments.

My training education includes hands-on work with established private trainers, participation in workshops, and shadowing seasoned professionals, along with ongoing study of canine behavior. Over time, I’ve developed a training approach rooted in structure, kindness, and consistency.

I specialize in early puppyhood, building healthy habits, trust, and foundational skills. I also work with anxious or timid dogs, offering the steady reassurance they need to feel safe and understood.

My training education includes hands-on work with established private trainers, participation in workshops, and shadowing seasoned professionals, along with ongoing study of canine behavior. Over time, I’ve developed a training approach rooted in structure, kindness, and consistency.

I specialize in early puppyhood, building healthy habits, trust, and foundational skills. I also work with anxious or timid dogs, offering the steady reassurance they need to feel safe and understood.

How it all began.

My journey into dog training began in 2021 with my rescue pup, Nalu, who came to me fearful and unsure. Helping him build confidence led me to study canine behavior and understand the importance of trust-based training. Before working with dogs, I spent over 15 years in childcare, and the parallels quickly stood out, whether with children or puppies, progress comes from patience, calm guidance, clear communication, and creative redirection during challenging moments.

My training education includes hands-on work with established private trainers, participation in workshops, and shadowing seasoned professionals, along with ongoing study of canine behavior. Over time, I’ve developed a training approach rooted in structure, kindness, and consistency.

 

I specialize in early puppyhood, building healthy habits, trust, and foundational skills. I also work with anxious or timid dogs, offering the steady reassurance they need to feel safe and understood.

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Training with Compassion

and Commitment

My approach blends positive reinforcement with fair, thoughtful corrections so dogs understand both what to do and what not to do. Every dog learns differently, so each lesson is tailored to their individual needs, confidence level, and personality.

TESTIMONIALS

What Our Clients Are Saying

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“We had so much fun learning tricks with our trainer”

Gina D.

“We learned so much in our puppy training sessions, and now I feel confident handling any situation”

Jim F.

Thanks to the training, my dog is calm and happy when I leave the house”

Kaya E.

FAQ

Your Questions, Answered

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