First Leash Club
Add the At-Home Practice Pack for $29
Make each week easier to follow with a compact practice pack designed for the Foundations Program. It includes printed checklists for toilet training, leash practice, settling, recall, and handling, plus a simple progress tracker for the refrigerator.
What you get
One checklist for each weekly training focus
Short practice reminders for busy weekdays
A progress tracker for your dog's new habits
What people say
By week three, Milo was sleeping until 6:30 instead of waking us twice a night. The toilet schedule was simple enough for both of us to follow, and the accidents stopped within eight days.
I used to brace myself every time Juniper spotted another dog. After practicing the leash routine on our actual Mueller walking route, I can pass most dogs without being dragged across the sidewalk.
The biggest win was getting Pepper to settle while we ate. She now goes to her mat and stays there through dinner instead of jumping on guests and circling the table. Our evenings finally feel calm.
First Leash Foundations Program
$495one time
For first-time owners with a puppy or newly adopted dog aged 10 weeks to 18 months. Small groups are capped at six dogs.
- Six weekly small-group classes
- One private training visit in your home
- Six weeks of video feedback between sessions
- Step-by-step practice plans for each week
- Toilet training and calmer home routines
- Loose-leash walking, recall, and settling
- Practical help with biting, barking, jumping, and handling
- Real-world practice for greetings and public outings
Questions
Is the $495 fee worth it if I can find training videos online for free?
Free videos cannot watch your timing, spot what is triggering the behavior, or adapt a plan to your home. Your fee covers six small-group classes, one private home visit, weekly practice plans, and six weeks of video feedback. With no more than six dogs in class, you receive direct coaching instead of trying to piece together conflicting advice.
How much practice will I need to do between classes?
Plan for 10 to 15 minutes a day, split into short sessions. You will also practice during routines you already have, such as meals, toilet trips, door greetings, and walks. Each week includes a clear plan so you know what to work on and what progress should look like.
Will this work if my dog is already biting, barking, jumping, or ignoring me?
Yes. Those are common reasons owners join. We teach you how to respond consistently, prevent repeated mistakes, and reward the behavior you want. If your dog shows intense fear, aggression, or cannot safely work near other dogs or people, we will recommend private behavior support before placing you in a group.
Is my dog the right age for the program?
The program is designed for puppies and newly adopted dogs from 10 weeks to 18 months old. Younger puppies can start once they meet the class vaccination requirements. You do not need to wait until every problem is established. Early training makes toilet habits, handling, greetings, and leash skills easier to build.
What if my schedule is already packed?
You attend one class each week for six weeks, then use short practice blocks at home. The goal is not to add hours of training to your week. It is to turn feeding, walks, play, and settling time into useful practice. Video support also lets you send a clip when a problem happens instead of waiting until the next class.
What happens during the private home visit?
Your trainer works with you in the place where the problem actually occurs. That may include toilet routines, barking at the window, jumping at the door, crate setup, pulling on your usual route, or settling during dinner. You leave with specific changes to your setup and a practice plan for that environment.
Turn puppy chaos into calm daily routines.
Step 5 of 8 - First Leash Foundations Program
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