Puppy Classes
- Home
- Puppy Classes
Zen paw's Comprehensive Puppy Training Program.
Congratulations on your new puppy! While puppyhood is undoubtedly thrilling, it can also be demanding with teething, chewing, and constant activity, especially alongside your busy schedule.
Our puppyhood training is structured around the developmental stages. We craft a personalized plan tailored to your puppy’s energy levels, as well as your lifestyle and training objectives. Our goal is to empower you with the knowledge of dog psychology to raise a well-behaved puppy that will bring joy for years to come.


Understanding Our Puppy Training Program
Puppy training is introduced as a crucial component in shaping a well-behaved and balanced canine companion. The significance of early training is highlighted, emphasizing its impact on a puppy’s lifelong behavior.
Understanding Your Puppy
We dive into the developmental stages of puppies, offering insights into their evolving needs and behaviors. Canine communication and body language are explored to enhance understanding and communication between owners and their furry companions. Additionally, breed-specific traits and characteristics are discussed to tailor training approaches accordingly.
A key of training points reinforces the importance of consistency and patience in the training process. Owners are encouraged to stay engaged and seek further support as needed to ensure the success of their puppy's training journey.
Zenpaws Training
The fundamentals of basic training are covered, focusing on teaching essential commands such as Place, Leave it and Come. Leash training and walking etiquette are introduced to instill good manners from an early age, along with an overview of crate training for a safe and comfortable den space. We emphasize on:
- Socialization as a critical aspect of a puppy’s upbringing. Positive exposure to people and animals is encouraged to promote confidence and sociability. Handling different environments and stimuli helps puppies adapt to various situations, while encouraging play fosters healthy interactions with peers.
- Establishing a consistent routine is key to successful potty training. Positive reinforcement techniques are discussed to reinforce desired behaviors, while strategies for handling accidents and setbacks are provided to support owners through the training process.
- Common behavioral challenges such as biting, mouthing, and destructive chewing are addressed with effective management techniques. Strategies for managing separation anxiety are outlined to promote independence and confidence in puppies.
- Advanced training techniques are available to introduced further enhance a puppy’s skills. Recall training in distracting environments and off-leash training in controlled environments are covered to expand a puppy’s repertoire. Owners are equipped with the tools to identify and address behavioral issues effectively. Solutions and strategies are provided to tackle common challenges.
- The importance of proper nutrition and preventive healthcare is underscored for a puppy’s overall well-being. Basics of puppy nutrition, weight management, and veterinary care are discussed to ensure puppies thrive physically and mentally.
Building a strong bond between owners and their puppies is highlighted as a lifelong journey. Continued training and enrichment activities are encouraged to foster ongoing growth and development, alongside a commitment to providing a lifetime of love and care.
Are you ready to start training your Dog or Puppy?
Fill out our appointment form below. We will get in touch with you within one business day. Or you want to reach us directly, Call Us 302-307-1000.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Certainly! We address a wide range of behavioral issues, from minor to serious, for puppies, adolescents, adults, and senior dogs. Our training program is tailored to meet the needs of dogs at every stage of life.
Dog psychology refers to the study of how dogs think, behave, and interact with their environment, other dogs, and humans. It’s crucial for understanding and improving social interactions between dogs and enhancing their bonds with both other dogs and humans.
At Zen Paw’s, when you join our pack, we’re committed to helping you achieve a well-balanced dog and a successful training experience. While we can’t offer a 100% guarantee due to variables like commitment, dedication, consistency, follow-through, and patience, we provide unwavering support before, during, and after your training. We’ve consistently witnessed positive changes, dramatic transformations, and fantastic results. Your success is our priority.
Absolutely, we understand the importance of this matter. Zen Paw’s is fully insured and bonded. It’s crucial to ask any potential trainers, walkers, or companies about their insurance. Many companies operate without proper insurance and bonding, which can lead to significant expenses and legal issues in case of incidents involving dogs, walkers, and owners. Doing your homework and ensuring sufficient insurance and bonding coverage is essential for peace of mind.
At Zen Paw’s the length of our in-home program isn’t set by a fixed number of lessons. Instead, it’s customized based on the individual dog’s needs and progress towards its goals. While the duration varies depending on the program and the dog’s ability to achieve those goals, we do have average lengths based on typical learning curves. For specific details tailored to your dog, feel free to give us a call.
At Zen Paw’s, our training approach focuses less on verbal commands and more on establishing you as your dog’s trusted leader. We teach you how to set expectations for behavior in the home and on walks, and how to communicate effectively with your dog in a way that they understand. While you may learn some verbal commands, our training approach tends to favor instinctual methods of communication.
While it’s not mandatory for all members of the family to attend the training sessions, we always encourage their participation. Dogs thrive when all humans in the home are consistent with their training. If some family members are unable to attend, we can provide handouts and videos to bring them up to speed and ensure consistency in training across the household.
You’re not alone in facing behavioral challenges with your dog, but there’s hope. We’ve assisted many individuals in overcoming issues such as leash pulling, jumping, excessive barking, hyperactivity, destructive behavior, disobedience, anxiety, fear, reactivity, and overall unruliness. Our unique approach, rooted in dog psychology, helps us understand why your dog behaves the way they do. We’ll teach you what adjustments to make to achieve the same lifelong results we’ve accomplished with our clients.
Unfortunately, a significant portion of our clients have worked with multiple trainers in the past. The silver lining is that we’re here to be your final solution. Unlike other trainers who might focus solely on managing issues or resort to bribery and treats, our program takes a different approach. We use dog psychology to understand and address the root cause of behavioral problems. By delving into your dog’s state of mind, we can tackle the underlying issues and help them achieve a balanced mental state. Additionally, we focus on your energy as the owner and teach you how to effectively communicate and lead your dog. Our goal is to empower you to create a calm, balanced, and happy relationship with your dog.