Little Paws Program

Stop the Nipping. Skip the Stress. Grow a Confident Partnership.

Get ready for an amazing 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, and everything in between - just fun, effective training that grows with your pup!

Ready to secure your pup's spot?

Common Challenges We Transform

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

Jumping & Greeting Manners 

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

Destructive Chewing Solutions 

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

Leash Walking

Success  

End the days of being dragged down the street. Develop pleasant walks where your puppy learns to walk beside you with good manners.

Barking Management 

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

Reliable House Training

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

Confidence Building   

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

Resource

Management

Address food stealing, counter surfing, and resource guarding behaviors, teaching appropriate mealtime and sharing manners.

Advanced Skills Development

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

Unsatisfied

Instincts   

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.

Ready to secure your pup's spot?

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. Training isn't just about obedience. 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. 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.

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The Journey Timeline

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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 puppy body language, and address immediate concerns you may have with your puppy.

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Real-World Adventures

Weekly outings provide invaluable socialization and training experiences in diverse environments. These adventures also give your pup healthy outlets to satisfy natural instincts like sniffing and exploring, continuing through summer and early autumn with countless opportunities for learning and exploration.

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Indoor Skill Development

As the weather shifts, 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 challenges like scent detection and advanced trick training. We include flexible, weather-dependent outdoor practice when conditions allow.

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Spring Integration

With spring's return, we resume outdoor adventures, reinforcing and expanding upon skills learned. The program concludes with 5 final live sessions to consolidate progress and prepare for adolescence.

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

Ready to Build Your Lifelong Bond?

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

Additional Training Options

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

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

Life Skills Program

Sidewalk Struggles

Back Like A Bullet Recall

Predation Substitute Training

Home Schooling

Public Access Test Training

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

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Vernon, B.C., Canada

  • Available most days and evenings

We gratefully operate on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Syilx Okanagan people, offering in-person services in Vernon and virtual services globally.

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