Science-Based Puppy Training in Seattle & San Diego
Start Your Puppy Off Right with Confidence, Compassion, and Certified Expertise
Puppy Training That Builds Lifelong Skills
Every puppy is different, and so is every training journey. That’s why we offer a range of personalized puppy training services, from foundational obedience to confidence-building socialization, designed to support you and your pup every step of the way.
Puppy Right Start (Ages 8–20 weeks)
In-home, 2-hour crash course – $300
This session is your blueprint for success when training a puppy. Ideal for first-time puppy parents, families, or anyone wanting the very best start. We’ll cover:
- Potty Training
- Crate Training
- Alone Time Training
- Socialization (positive exposure to the world and all that it is in it)
- Handling & Cooperative Care (grooming)
- Beginning basic obedience (Recall, Loose Leash Walking, Polite Greetings, etc)
- Recourse Guarding prevention
- Chewing, Biting, Digging, Scavenging, Barking, etc
- Puppy Play and Play With Children
- Basic obedience (Recall, Loose Leash Walking, Polite Greetings, etc)
- Enrichment, and much more!
Bonus: Learn how to avoid the most common puppy training mistakes before they happen!
Socialization is The Most Important Immunization to Give Your Puppy
Safe, structured social time tailored to your puppy’s needs
The window between 8–20 weeks is critical for puppy socialization and preventing future behavioral issues. Our carefully monitored sessions help your puppy build:
- Positive association with different people, places, dogs, experiences, sights, sounds and textures of the world
- Confidence in new environments and experiences
- Bite inhibition through play with other puppies
- Skills to self-regulate and build impulse control
- Play skills that help ensure positive play outcomes
Rates vary depending on location and customized puppy training service. Available in San Diego, Bellevue, and Seattle areas.
Private Puppy Training
One-on-one attention with a certified dog trainer
Whether group classes are too distracting for your puppy, or you desire training assistance outside the classroom, private training provides focused customized training to get you further along in your training journey more quickly.
- 1-hour sessions: $200
- Pre-Paid Package of 6hrs offers 10% off
We also offer puppy selection support, leash reactivity, and more.
Why Puppy Parents in Seattle & San Diego Choose Us
When it comes to raising a well-mannered, confident puppy, experience and compassion matter. Whether you’re navigating your first puppy or looking for expert help with specific challenges, families across Seattle, San Diego, and Bellevue trust us to deliver results with heart. Here’s why so many local puppy parents choose Colleen Dog Training to guide them through those important early months:
- Led by certified CCS trainer Colleen Hild with years of experience in puppy training, dog obedience training, and behavior work
- Proven positive reinforcement techniques—no fear, no force, no intimidation
- Deep local roots in San Diego, Seattle, and Bellevue—offering trusted, results-driven puppy training and dog obedience programs tailored to your neighborhood and lifestyle.
Book Your Puppy Training Today
Your puppy only gets one chance at a great start. Let us help you raise a confident, well-mannered companion who thrives at home and in the world.
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