Puppy training, in the window that matters.
For puppies 15 weeks and younger, in your home. More gets done, with less effort and fewer problems, than at any other time in a dog’s life.
- 4.7 out of 5 stars on Google,Howie’s Happy Dog · 78 reviews
- 54Certified master trainerThe Tom Rose School
Your puppy’s age, in weeks
Some imprinting work can still be done to about 15 or 16 weeks.
Why start now
Most puppy classes wait. I don’t.
The typical puppy class
Socialization, then wait
- Mostly socialization
- A few basic concepts
- Real training at 4 to 6 months
Howie’s puppy program
Real training, right now
- During the imprint period
- 100% positive
- Fun for the puppy
- In your home
It amazes people what a puppy can do before four months old.
How it works
Three steps, all in your home.
- 1
Call or text
Tell me your puppy’s age. The program is for puppies 15 weeks or younger.
- 2
A 4-hour first session
Mostly for you. I evaluate the puppy and teach you how to work with it.
- 3
Seven weekly 1-hour lessons
Homework in between. Eleven hours in all, you pay for ten. After the program, your puppy is ready for basic obedience.
The window closes at 15 weeks. Step 1 takes a few minutes.
Price
The full puppy program
$550total
$55 an hour. In your home, for puppies 15 weeks and younger.
- 100% positive, fun for the puppy
- The first session is mostly for you
- 10% off for students, seniors, military and first responders
Which program fits
Read before you call
What the puppy weeks decide.
- 3 to 16 weeksThe critical socialization window
- Positive, controlledEach new experience should build confidence
- Never overwhelmedToo much too soon can create fear instead
Puppies and young dogs
In the owners’ words.
- New puppy
“From the moment we reached out for help with our new puppy, Winnie, we felt supported and understood.”
Howie not only helped train Winnie but also provided us, as owners, with invaluable tips and techniques to ensure a harmonious relationship with her. Howie's approach is both professional and compassionate. He took the time to understand Winnie's unique...
Bruce Moewith Winnie★★★★★
- Positive methods
“He was very patient in training me to teach my dog, Bo.”
Jim Pittwith Bo★★★★★
- Young dog, 1 year old
“It was so rewarding to see her learn and gain confidence week after week.”
Howie is dedicated and passionate about teaching YOU, the owner, how to work with and train your dog. He will give you the reasoning and instruction, but you must be dedicated to the daily homework sessions or you'll be wasting...
Jen Woodwith Lola★★★★★
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Questions
Before you call.
Mon to Sat, Sunday by appointment. Calls welcome every day.
01What methods do you use?
Whatever the dog in front of me needs. No two dogs are the same, so I evaluate yours at the start session and pick the method then. Almost everything is positive reinforcement; any correction is humane and explained to you first. If an approach is not working, we switch.
02Do you train in my home or at a facility?
In your home, within 35 miles of Columbia. That is where the problems happen and where the dog has to behave, so that is where we train. There is no facility, no kennel and no drop-off.
03What do I have to commit to?
45 minutes a day with your dog, every day, broken into short sessions. If you cannot do that, the program is not for you and I will tell you so. The people who do the homework get the results above. The people who do not, do not.
04How long does it take?
Basic obedience runs about ten weeks: a 4-hour start session, then weekly 1-hour lessons. Puppy training is eight lessons: a 4-hour start, then seven weekly 1-hour lessons. Tracking and scent work are ten lessons spread over a longer stretch. Behavior modification depends on the dog; I can tell you the price before I meet it.
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How old is your puppy?
If it is 15 weeks or younger, now is the time. Call or text and we will set up the first session.