Puppy Training

Puppy Primer

Are you short on time or overwhelmed by the process of training your puppy? With our convenient training program, Dr. Wan will jump-start the training for you, leading to faster, more consistent results. This program is ideal for committed puppy parents who would like professional help with training, but are also willing to do some work to maintain results.

Recommended For: Puppies up to 6 months of age.

Introduction To: Potty training ★ Crate training ★ Addressing issues like chewing and mouthing ★ Polite greetings ★ Basic manners training (e.g. sit, down, come) ★ Walking nicely on leash without pulling ★ Basic handling for grooming or veterinary visits.

Structure: During this month-long program, Dr. Wan will work with you and your dog to achieve your training goals. You’ll receive:

• An initial 60-minute virtual consultation to answer your most pressing questions
• Four 60-minute drop-off training sessions (scheduled during normal business hours, Mondays to Thursdays). Drop off your dog with Dr. Wan in Westport, CT, and she’ll train your dog for you, using family-friendly positive reinforcement, while you run your errands! Your dog will get all of Dr. Wan’s attention; other dogs will not be present.
• Weekly customized action items, so you know exactly what to work on to make progress. At the end of each drop-off session, we’ll review your new action items for the week.
• A 30-minute virtual consultation to check in and troubleshoot issues
• A 60-minute in-person consultation at your home where you’ll receive further hands-on training guidance
• Drop-in virtual office hours
• Training handouts with easy-to-follow instructions

Result: Get one-on-one support during the stressful puppyhood period, and let us help you train your puppy. Lay the foundation for having a well-mannered adult dog.

Investment: $1,950 (plus CT sales tax).

Bundle Discount: Sign up now for both Puppy Primer and Intermediate Puppy, and receive $300 off the total program fee.

Intermediate Puppy

Recommended For: Graduates of the Puppy Primer program.

Sample Focus Areas: Polite greetings in exciting situations ★ Coming when called with increased reliability ★ More practice with walking nicely on leash ★ Stay ★ Leave it/Drop it ★ Exposure to new sights, sounds, and sensations.

Structure: During this month-long program, Dr. Wan will work with you and your dog to achieve your training goals. You’ll receive the following services:

• Four 60-minute drop-off training sessions. Drop off your dog with Dr. Wan in Westport, CT, and she’ll train your dog for you, using family-friendly positive reinforcement, while you run your errands! Your dog will get all of Dr. Wan’s attention; other dogs will not be present.
• A 30-minute virtual consultation to check in and troubleshoot issues
• A 60-minute in-person training consultation at your home where you’ll learn how to maintain what your dog has learned with Dr. Wan
• Drop-in virtual office hours
• Training handouts with easy-to-follow instructions

Result: Refine and build on what your pup has learned so far. Get focused help with training specific skills or addressing issues. Enjoy more reliably polite behaviors.

Investment: $1,700 (plus CT sales tax).

Bundle Discount: Sign up now for both Puppy Primer and Intermediate Puppy, and receive $300 off the total program fee.

Advanced Puppy

By invitation only for graduates of Puppy Primer and Intermediate Puppy.

Sample Focus Areas: Building reliability of previously learned behaviors ★ Coming when called from distractions ★ Relaxing on a mat ★ Practicing polite behaviors around distractions or in new locations ★ Fetch ★ Cooperative care procedures for grooming and veterinary tasks, such as nail-clipping.