Development Programs & Support
Thoughtful, individualized programs for puppies and adolescent dogs, built on trust rather than pressure.
My work goes beyond teaching cues. I help puppies and adolescent dogs develop confidence, emotional regulation, communication, and the practical skills they need to feel comfortable and capable in their world.
All programs and sessions follow Fear Free® principles and are positive, personalized, and tailored to the individual dog and family.
Puppy Development in Your Home
For puppies 8 to 16 weeks old
Five individualized visits per week
This program provides consistent, individualized support during one of the most important stages of your puppy’s development.
Visits take place in your home and include thoughtfully selected outings appropriate for your puppy’s age, health, vaccination status, and comfort level.
Each program may include:
• Thoughtful early socialization
• Confidence-building experiences
• Crate, pen, and household routines
• Training and enrichment appropriate for your puppy’s age
• Handling and grooming preparation
• Coping skills and emotional regulation
• Real-world outings and exposure
• Individual updates and guidance for your family
Scheduling, program recommendations, and pricing are discussed during an initial conversation based on your puppy’s individual needs and the level of support involved.
Stay & Grow™ | In My Home
Designed to begin during early puppyhood, with continued support available through adolescence.
Individualized developmental experiences in a small, thoughtfully structured setting
Stay & Grow offers puppies and adolescent dogs a safe, carefully structured place to learn, rest, explore, and grow while away from home.
This is not daycare. Each experience is intentionally structured to allow for close supervision, purposeful learning, and support tailored to the individual dog.
A Stay & Grow day may include:
• Individual skill building
• Confidence and resilience work
• Age-appropriate enrichment
• Rest and regulation
• Comfortable coexistence
• Carefully matched social or play opportunities
• Handling and grooming preparation
• Thoughtfully selected real-world experiences
• Practice with disengagement and frustration tolerance
Stay & Grow is offered on select weekdays with intentionally limited enrollment. Scheduling and recommended frequency are based on each dog’s developmental needs and current abilities..
Stay & Grow Options
Shared Stay & Grow
Shared Stay & Grow are limited to no more than two carefully matched puppies. An initial four-week enrollment is required, with frequency recommended based on your puppy’s age, developmental needs, and the level of consistency that will be most beneficial.
Private Stay & Grow
Private Stay & Grow provides exclusive one-on-one development and support for puppies or adolescent dogs who need a more individualized experience.
Scheduling, frequency, and program pricing are discussed during an initial conversation based on your dog’s individual needs and the level of support involved.
Need a Little More Flexibility?
For families participating in Stay & Grow who need additional scheduling flexibility, additional time before or after a developmental block may be available by arrangement.
This additional time is thoughtfully structured to include an appropriate balance of rest, enrichment, potty breaks, and supervised downtime based on each dog’s individual needs.
Local pickup and drop-off may also be available by arrangement.
Additional options are limited and based on availability.
One-on-One Development & Support
$125 per 60-minute session
Individual sessions provide hands-on guidance for families who want focused support without enrolling in a full development program.
Support may include:
• Crate and pen comfort
• House training guidance
• Settling and calm behavior
• Confidence building
• Leash skills and real-world manners
• Greetings and household routines
• Foundational skills such as recall, place, and waiting
• Cooperative care and handling
• Adolescent challenges and changing behavior
Individual support is available for puppies, adolescent dogs, and adult dogs whose needs fall within my areas of experience. Every dog is considered individually to ensure I am the right fit.
Pre-Session Assessment
30 minutes | $50
Sometimes the best place to start is with a conversation.
For puppies and adolescent dogs with several concerns or more history to consider, a pre-session assessment gives us time to talk through what you're seeing before beginning hands-on work.
We'll connect by phone or virtually to review your dog's history, daily routine, current concerns, and your goals so I can better understand the bigger picture and plan the most appropriate starting point for our in-person work.
Pre-session assessments may be recommended based on your dog's intake and are not necessary for every family.
Important Information
Health & Safety
Young puppies are still developing physically and emotionally, so health and safety guide every decision.
Before participating in Stay & Grow, puppies must have been examined by a veterinarian, provide current vaccination and veterinary information, and have a recent clear fecal test, including Giardia.
Dogs experiencing vomiting, diarrhea, coughing, nasal discharge, unusual lethargy, or other signs of illness, or who may have been exposed to a contagious condition, may not participate until it is appropriate for them to return.
Outings are thoughtfully selected based on each puppy’s age, vaccination status, temperament, and local health risks. I avoid higher-risk environments such as dog parks and heavily trafficked pet areas while still providing appropriate opportunities for positive socialization.
Enrollment & Scheduling
Because my programs are intentionally small and individualized, availability is limited. I accept only one in-home Puppy Development family at a time, and Shared Stay & Grow™ is limited to no more than two carefully matched puppies.
Payment is due in advance for individual sessions and pre-session assessments. Puppy Development and Stay & Grow™ program payment and scheduling are discussed before enrollment, with program days reserved specifically for your dog.
Shared Stay & Grow requires an initial four-week commitment.
Individual sessions may be cancelled or rescheduled with at least 24 hours’ notice. Reserved Puppy Development and Stay & Grow™ days are not credited or refunded when missed or cancelled by the client.
Training Approach
All services are rooted in positive reinforcement and Fear Free® principles, with a focus on trust, confidence, and creating positive learning experiences. I use kind, supportive training methods that consider both what a dog is learning and how they experience the process.
If I believe your dog would be better supported by another professional, I will be transparent and, whenever possible, help connect you with the right support.
Ready to Get Started?
Send me a quick note and tell me a little about you and your dog.
Whether you know exactly what kind of support you're looking for or aren't sure where to begin, I'll help you determine the best next step.