Start your dog's journey off on the right paw with an amazing puppyhood experience! We cover a vast number of topics: from potty training, socialization, and manners training to play, exercise, and exposure training.
Example of Topics Discussed
potty training
socialization
exposure training
manners and obedience
leash skills
building focus and engagement
crate training
learning how to play
grooming/ husbandry skills
canine body language
our recommended list of equipment and toys
First Time Puppy Owner
"I am a first time puppy owner and I don't know what I would have done without Treasure Coast Dog Training. I was pretty overwhelmed and Val was perfect. She was very professional but also very patient and kind and she made it really easy to pick up on the training techniques. My Jazzy loves them and she has made so much progress in her obedience training. I am so thankful to have found the perfect fit for me and my doggy with Treasure Coast Dog Training. I highly recommend them. "
-Jolie and Jazzy
“The American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior believes that it should be the standard of care for puppies to receive socialization before they are fully vaccinated.”
Puppy Training Services
Puppy Sleep Away Camp
Camp is perfect for owners with busy schedules, upcoming vacations, or a puppy who needs a professional hand. Make your puppy's first learning experience as smooth as possible by letting us do the training! Our camp is customized to your puppy's age and learning needs. This program includes private coaching for the ultimate dog training experience!
Two to three week camps available. Includes a three month coaching package.
Puppy Private Coaching
Private coaching is a mentorship program that provides knowledge, support, and accountability for dog owners who want to train their own puppies at home. You will be working one-on-one with one of our trainers in your home, at your pace. Our trainers will provide a positive learning experience for you and your dog, and will personalize each lesson to help you reach your training goals.
Three or six month coaching packages are available.
Meet Your Trainer
Des with Gidget. Gidget and Desi have a very special bond since Gidget’s puppyhood. It’s great to see our dogs all grown up helping other dogs become more balanced and happy.
Meet Des- Owner and Head Trainer
Des started working as a protection sport decoy in 2011 and is currently certified as a Level 2 Decoy under the North American Ring Association. He is also a competitive dog training handler in N.A.R.A. and has been competing nationally since 2013. Working with some of the best trainers in the world, Des has learned how to accelerate the learning process in dogs, how to ensure reliability of commands, and most importantly, how to maintain the overall working spirit of the dog making them happy to perform the job. He continues to work hard, grow, and develop his skills as a trainer, decoy, & dog industry professional. Read More. Meet
Meet Val - Manager and Trainer
Valerie enjoys working with fearful and fear-aggressive dogs and puppies.
A microbiologist and cell scientist by profession, Valerie found that her passion in life was training and enjoying the outdoors with her dogs. Like many of our clients, Valerie found herself frustrated, guilty, and saddened when her dog began to have human and dog aggression. She credits her dog for sparking her interest in behavioral training.
Val also enjoys competing in French Ring with her Malinois, Charlie Bear, and is also interested in the performance aspect of canine sports. She is a certified canine fitness trainer through the University of Tennesee and has successfully conditioned dogs at the national level. She has worked alongside veterinarians for many years- first as a vet technician and now as a fitness coach in rehabilitation cases.
Valerie is now in her sixth year as a professional dog trainer. She continues to educate herself on animal behavior and has completed courses at university level. She has evolved into an intelligent and compassionate dog training professional. Her strong science and technical background makes her a great manager and trainer for Treasure Coast Dogs. When not training dogs, Val enjoys entomology, mycology, hiking, paddle boarding, and reading a good book on the beach.
Puppy Training FAQ
Does my puppy need to be fully vaccinated before starting your Puppy Program?**
No. Per the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior, puppies should receive exposure and socialization before they are fully vaccinated. As your coaches, it is our job to discuss and show you the proper steps of socialization and exposure training for a young dog.
Where would my puppy live during a Sleepaway Camp?
Your puppy will be sleeping near us because, well, that's how we know when to take them out for their midnight potty breaks. Because potty training is such an important part of your puppy's stay with us here, we make sure that your puppy gets the attention they need from us during this critical part of their lives. Our Sleep Away Camp also comes with 3 months of supoprt and two private coaching lessons to help you understand how to encourage and discourage behaviors.
What will I learn during the coaching lessons?
That depends on you, your puppy, and the training program we create together. The goal of our coaching lessons is to teach you how to think like a dog trainer. You will leave each lesson with a game plan on resolving your issues but also a little wiser on how animals learn.
