Puppy Kindergarten® Training

Puppy Kindergarten ®
Let us help make life easier on you and jumpstart your puppy’s behavior off to the right start! Our comprehensive training program focuses on the core issues an owner will face when a puppy first enters the home – potty training, crate training, leash training, safe socialization, puppy handling, establishing a routine and much more. The earlier you start training, the easier it will be.
  • Puppy Prep:
    One-on-one consultation with the trainer and the new puppy owners on what to expect when puppy arrives home and supplies needed.
Puppy Kindergarten ® Curriculum:
  • Potty Training:
    Building the foundation of consistent reinforcement and routine of training your dog to go to the potty outside.
  • Crate Training:
    Introducing the puppy to the crate. This helps establish the crate as a safe and welcoming place the puppy can feel secure.
  • Leash Training:
    Introduce him to the collar or harness and leash. Creating skills that will allow him to walk comfortably without pulling.
  • Safe Socialization:
    Includes socialization to people and other animals in a safe environment, introducing new environments and how to throw a puppy party.
  • Puppy Handling:
    Preparing your puppy for handling by veterinarians, groomers and others.
  • Basic Command Training:
    Introducing puppy to basic commands like potty command, crate command, name recognition, "sit" and "down".
Puppy Kindergarten® is designed to ensure that your puppy receives urgent training at the earliest possible time. All of these training issues are imperative and should be introduced within the first three months of life.
  • Virtual Support:
    One month of free virtual support to the family once the puppy finishes the Puppy Kindergarten program.

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About Us

My name is Courtney Boeglen and as far back as I can remember, I have had a lifelong passion for all animals. Throughout my journey I learned to love and care for all animals in all walks of life. I have an amazing husband and three wonderful children. My goal has always been to raise my three children the best way possible. It might sound crazy, but here is an insider’s tip - little children and puppies are remarkably similar in so many ways. Children need nurturing, guidance, obedience, and structure to grow up and have the best chance for success in life. Puppies need these basic life principles as well. I had this belief that if puppies came with a step by step guide with instructions, then new pet parents and families would experience better animal ownership. I then set out to create a training curriculum that explains exactly what to do with your new puppy. That led me to create Puppy Kindergarten®, to help provide new puppy parents with this proven training method in their everyday life. As a puppy trainer and animal enthusiast I will break down your puppy’s behavior into an easy to understand language and explain how the use of a good schedule in your puppy’s life can set the foundation for long lasting good habits for your puppy and help families experience better animal ownership. My hope is that by sharing what I have learned over my many years as a dog trainer, I can help families enjoy better canine companionship. The growth of Puppy Kindergarten® has now grown to include my wonderful team. I have hand selected and trained our team members in the proven Puppy Kindergarten®method to become Fully Certified Puppy Kindergarten® Trainers. We work together as an extended family, to fully develop your puppy’s behavior, during their time here at Puppy Kindergarten®. I am so excited that our family gets to help your family welcome its newest member into their “furever” home.

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Puppy Kindergarten® Benefits

With our proven method we take the guesswork out of potty training your puppy.

Clients love getting a puppy that is crate trained and sleeps through the night.

We can help every new owner have a well-behaved puppy in as little as two to three weeks.

Get a Price

Please schedule a call with Courtney and find out more about Puppy Kindergarten®.

Puppy Kindergarten® Journey

The natural growth of your puppy will come in stages during their stay at Puppy Kindergarten®.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you package Puppy Kindergarten®?

Puppy Kindergarten® is sold in weeks of training. One week is minimum with a maximum of four weeks. Take the quiz and schedule a call to discuss the puppy specifically.

What will your dog learn in Puppy Kindergarten®?
  • Potty Training: Building the foundation of consistent reinforcement and routine of training your dog to go to the potty outside.
  • Crate Training: Introducing the puppy to the crate. This helps establish the crate as a safe and welcoming place the puppy can feel secure.
  • Leash Training: Introduce him to the collar or harness and leash. Creating skills that will allow him to walk comfortably without pulling.
  • Safe Socialization: Includes socialization to people, introducing new environments and how to throw a puppy party.
  • Puppy Handling: Preparing your puppy for handling by veterinarians, groomers, and others.
What can I expect covered in week one?
  • Your puppy will learn to sleep in their crate. That includes various naptimes throughout the day and bedtime at night.
  • Your puppy will learn that the only place to go to the bathroom is outside.
  • Your puppy will learn to be independent away from their litter mates.
  • Your puppy will learn to be properly handled including (rubbing their ears, rubbing their paws, cradling puppy, rolling puppy on their back, brushing your puppy, etc)
  • Your puppy will learn to be social with others (puppies, children, etc.).
  • Your puppy will be introduced to its name
  • Your puppy will need two nighttime potty breaks
What can I expect covered in week two?
  • Everything from week one will continue
  • Your puppy will improve on bladder control
  • Your puppy will learn name recognition
  • Your puppy will be introduced to the harness
  • Your puppy will need one nighttime potty break
What can I expect covered in week three?
  • Everything from week two will continue
  • Your puppy will sleep through the night without a potty break
  • Your puppy will learn to walk calmly be fully comfortable on a harness
What can I expect covered in week four?
  • Improvements from week three and beyond
How will I get the puppy to/from you?
  • We are located in Mooresville, NC and can arrange to meet at an agreed upon location.
  • Another great option is to have your puppy delivered to your doorstep. The delivery fee is $1.50 per mile for live animal transport (industry standard). Most people choose that option out of convenience, but some people like to drive.

Get a Price

Please schedule a call with Courtney and find out more about Puppy Kindergarten®.