Most puppy classes are glorified playtime. Ours teaches real skills. commands, socialization, no-bite training, and house manners. that stick for life. Four sessions, recommended under 5.5 months.
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Dog older than 6 months? Our Obedience Classes (Beginner + Advanced) are a better fit.
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Your puppy is nipping, jumping, and ignoring you. and it's getting worse every week
You're not sure if what you're doing is right or making things worse
Every YouTube video gives different advice and none of it sticks
You're worried about socialization but don't know how to do it properly
Your puppy is already developing habits you know will be a problem later
You want to start right but don't know where to begin
Our Puppy Program gives your dog the structure, socialization, and skills they need. taught by professionals who have raised thousands of puppies.
Puppy Programs
4 one-hour sessions · Under 5.5 months
Build a strong foundation with socialization, basic commands, and house manners. before problems have a chance to develop. Includes the K9 Academy Puppy Handbook, clicker, and certificate of completion.
Puppy + Level One combined. 10 classes total
The complete package. Start with puppy fundamentals, then graduate seamlessly into Level One obedience. Your puppy gets the strongest possible start. and you save $260. Includes handbook, clicker, and certificate.
3 × 2-week stays across the first year
Three stays timed to your puppy's development. not one long board and train too young. Each stay builds on the last as your puppy matures. Socialization first, then obedience, then full off-leash reliability.
What They Learn
Sit, down, place, and come. taught properly from the start so they become reliable habits, not tricks that only work sometimes.
Your puppy learns that teeth never go on humans. period. We stop biting and mouthing before it becomes a habit that is 10x harder to fix at 6 months.
House training done right from the start. Crate training, potty schedule, and the habits that make living with your puppy easy.
Introduction to walking on leash without pulling. Start before bad habits form and you will never have to fix them later.
Structured interaction with other puppies and people. Not a free-for-all. guided socialization that builds confidence, not fear.
Build reliable recall from day one, plus an introduction to agility to build coordination and confidence in young dogs.
What Puppy Owners Say
We had no idea what we were doing with our first puppy. K9 Academy gave us the structure and confidence we needed. By 5 months old our puppy was better behaved than most adult dogs we see at the park.
Priya S.
Lab mix, started at 12 weeks · Foundation Program
We waited until our puppy was 4 months and already had some nipping issues. Within two weeks of the Puppy Class, the biting stopped completely. The socialization alone was worth the entire price.
Alex & Jen M.
Golden Retriever, 4 months · Puppy Class
At our last vet visit, they actually commented on how well-behaved our puppy was compared to most dogs they see. That is all from K9 Academy. The Foundation Program set him up for life.
Marcus T.
Bernese Mountain Dog, 14 weeks · Foundation Program
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Getting Started
Fill out the form or call us at 437-778-5273. We open new puppy classes regularly.
Our team contacts you when the next class opens. We help you pick between Puppy Class or the Foundation Program.
Bring your puppy to our Leaside location. We handle the rest.
Free Puppy Assessment
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"Three trainers told us our GSD was a lost cause. K9 Academy took him on without hesitation. After 4 weeks of Board & Train, we have a completely different dog. Best decision we ever made."
— David & Kim L. · German Shepherd, 3 years
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