Little Paws Program

Dog Training to Stop the Nipping, Skip the Stress, and Grow a Confident Partnership.

Partners on a Journey -

The right path for an amazing first year!

Get ready for an incredible year with your furry best friend! Our Little Paws Program is like having a personal coach for you and your puppy throughout their entire first year.

This dynamic and flexible journey is here for all the exciting milestones, the "oops" moments, the celebrations, and everything in between - just fun, effective training that grows with your pup!

We offer spring and fall intakes for pups between 9-24 weeks of age as of the scheduled date of the first session. Check out our Teen Tales program for pups over 24 weeks of age.

Fall intake registration is now open!

Ready to secure your pup's spot?

First session starts Sep 12 at 10:00 a.m.

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Investment $2500

Common Challenges We Transform

Our program addresses real puppy problems with proven solutions, turning challenging behaviours into success stories.

Wild Greetings to Welcoming

Transform that enthusiastic jumper into a polite greeter who welcomes guests without overwhelming them. No more embarrassing door situations!

Chew Monster to Toy Chewer

Turn your shoe-destroying, furniture-chewing puppy into one who understands what's appropriate to chew and what isn't.

Puller to Perfect Walker

End the days of being dragged down the street. Develop pleasant walks where your puppy learns to walk on a loose leash with good manners.

Yapper to Quiet Companion

Help your puppy learn appropriate times to vocalize and when quiet behaviour is expected, creating a more peaceful household.

Puddles to Perfection

Establish consistent potty training success, eliminating accidents and creating reliable bathroom habits for your puppy.

Fearful to Fearless

Transform shy, fearful puppies into confident, well-adjusted dogs who enjoy new experiences and social interactions.

Crying to Cozy

Say goodbye to whining and barking! Help your puppy see their crate as a cozy den, not a prison, through fun games that make crate time stress-free.

Basic to Brilliant

Watch your puppy develop from simple skills to amazing abilities that will impress everyone and showcase your puppy's natural intelligence and talents.

Frustrated to Fulfilled

Our program will introduce you to games to help give your puppy a safe outlet to satisfy their natural urges, which in turn will help grow a happier life together.

Kallik (left) and Bowser (right) on a Little Paws adventure hike.

"We have worked with Shelly for the past year in her Little Paws program. It has been the best experience and we are endlessly grateful for her help!

Knowing we had support from someone who understood what our individual goals for our puppy were was amazing.

The flexibility and variety in the training has helped set us up for success in so many different situations.

The games based training is such a cool way to build the connection between us and our dog all while training the behaviours we wanted (and training us as dog owners too).

We will be signing up to work with Shelly again during the next teenage dog phase!!"

- Jessica D.

Ready for your success story?

Yes, I am ready!

Why This Program Works

Your puppy's development doesn't follow a textbook schedule—and neither should their training.

Flexible Training Plan

Your year-round problem solver. Unlike set-curriculum programs, our year-long plan adapts instantly to your puppy's individual needs and any unexpected challenges.

The Play Advantage

The fastest way to a smart companion.

Our entire curriculum is built on fun, science-backed games where learning is faster, retained longer, and stress is virtually eliminated.

Holistic Health

The Balanced Companion.

Our approach supports a dog that is mentally stimulated, has their welfare needs met, and is emotionally balanced—a truly healthy, happy partner.

True Partnership

Beyond Obedience.

Training isn't just about obedience. By the end of the year, you'll have a relationship built on mutual respect, crystal-clear communication, and unbreakable trust—the foundation for a lifetime of happy, satisfying companionship.

Bowser playing a game to teach disengagement while Kallik practiced boundary.

Kallik and Bowser at the Pumpkin Patch hike with other clients and dogs.

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The Journey Timeline

Foundation Building

We begin with 5 focused live sessions designed to establish a strong foundation. These initial one-hour sessions cover essential training techniques, unlock the secrets of your puppy's body language, and address immediate concerns you may have with your puppy.

Sessions: Saturday 10:00 a.m. on Sep 12, 19, 26, Oct 3, and 10

Location details will be provided to registered participants

Real-World Adventures

Weekly outings provide invaluable socialization and training experiences in diverse environments. These adventures give your pup healthy outlets to satisfy natural instincts like sniffing and exploring, while you'll sharpen your situational awareness, learn to problem-solve on the fly, and use real-world life rewards to reinforce their great choices naturally. If Mother Nature is uncooperative, then an indoor skill development session via Zoom will be substituted.

Dates, times and locations of these outings will vary weekly and be provided to registered participants.

Indoor Skill Development

As the seasons shift from autumn to winter, we transition to weekly virtual sessions from the comfort of your home. This allows us to maintain and build upon all existing skills while introducing exciting new mental enrichment activities like scent detection and trick training that enrich your pup's welfare and fulfills their natural drives. We include flexible, weather-dependent outings when conditions permit.

Dates and times of these virtual sessions may vary weekly and will be provided to registered participants. Recordings will be available.

Teenage Transition

As we complete the last quarter of the year's program, we continue with outdoor adventures, reinforcing and expanding upon skills learned. The program wraps up with 5 live sessions to consolidate everything you and your pup have learned, leaving you equipped to handle real-life situations with calm confidence to help your pup bridge the gap from erratic adolescent to a reliable, cooperative adult partner.

Sessions: Saturday 10:00 a.m. on Jul 31, 2027, Aug 7, 21, 28, and Sep 4

Location details will be provided to registered participants.

This program is more than just training - it's an investment in the relationship that will define the next decade of your lives together.

Learning to heel via one of the Zoom session.

Canicross hiking - yes they learned canicross!

Pups cooling off during a play session.

⚠️ Only 6 Spots Available

Ready to Build Your Lifelong Bond?

Don't miss this opportunity to build an incredible partnership with your puppy. Small group size ensures personalized attention and dedicated support throughout your journey together.

yes, i am ready to build that bond

Additional Training Options

We also offer traditional puppy classes, group training sessions, and private one-on-one training tailored to your specific needs. Check out the details.

The Little Paws Program is our recommended approach to get your puppy started on the right path!

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What Our Clients Are Saying

"Shelly was amazing! She taught us basic games, boundaries and all the tools we need to be successful on walks! I highly recommend Pooch Partners."

-Ashley Browne

"Absolutely amazing! We learned so much and Moose is now a different dog! He understands boundaries, and has manners! Would definitely recommend."

-Candice Mikkelsen

"Shelley is very thorough and knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend Pooch Partners for anyone looking for personal training for their dog or group classes."

-Alana Tkachenko-Shultz