BOARD & TRAIN

Puppy Training

Build the right foundation for a lifetime of good behavior.

Our puppy training program helps you set your dog up for success with structure, socialization, and positive, real-world training.

Puppy at park in Escondido with Cosmo K9 Obedience
Program Overview

What’s included?

Our Puppy Program combines structure, real-world exposure, foundational obedience, and owner guidance to help your puppy build good habits early. Training is tailored to your puppy’s age, temperament, and learning style so they can develop into a more confident, well-mannered companion.

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Socialization & Environmental Exposure

Safe, controlled experiences with people, dogs, sounds, surfaces, and new environments.

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Potty Training & Crate Routine

Consistent schedules, outdoor breaks, supervision, and crate structure to build better bathroom habits.

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Foundational Obedience & Leash Skills

Early work on sit, down, come, leave it, calm leash walking, and listening around distractions.

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Better Puppy Manners

Help with jumping, mouthing, nipping, overexcitement, and more appropriate greetings.

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Confidence & Independence

Gentle challenges, new experiences, and separation practice help build a more adaptable puppy.

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Owner Coaching & Continued Success

Guidance for maintaining structure, reinforcing expectations, and continuing progress at home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What age can my puppy start training?

Every puppy develops a little differently. We’ll help determine the right time to begin based on your puppy’s age, temperament, current habits, and your training goals.

How long is the puppy training program?

Our Puppy Obedience Board & Train program is designed as a 2-week immersive training experience focused on building strong foundations, better habits, and early obedience.

Do you offer Board & Train or private puppy training?

Yes. Puppy training is available through our immersive Board & Train program or through Private Training for owners who want to participate directly in the training process.

What does puppy training include?

Training may include socialization, potty-training foundations, crate routines, leash manners, foundational obedience, appropriate greetings, confidence building, separation practice, and guidance for common puppy behaviors such as jumping, mouthing, and nipping.

Will you show me how to continue training at home?

Absolutely. Owner education is an important part of the program. We’ll show you how to maintain structure, reinforce expectations, and continue building on your puppy’s progress at home.

Will this program work for my puppy’s breed or personality?

Training is adapted to the individual puppy rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach. We take your puppy’s temperament, learning style, behavior, and training needs into account.

Ready to give your puppy the best start in life?

Let’s talk about your goals and find the right training plan for you and your puppy.

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