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Puppy Training Made Easy

Build a joyous relationship – right from the start

Despite their adorable faces and tail wags, puppy raising can be stressful and time-consuming. As a Licensed Family Dog Mediator, we’ll introduce you to the next generation of cutting-edge puppy training so that you can enjoy a lifelong bond with your puppy.

At The Yin Yang Dog, we’ll:

  • Guide you and your family in understanding your puppy’s unique needs, breed characteristics, and behaviors.
  • Show you how to create a home environment that sets you and your new family member up for success.
  • Craft a personalized training plan that perfectly matches your puppy’s personality and your specific goals.

Whether you prefer remote training or a hybrid approach, we have flexible options to suit your needs.

“My partner and I hired Alexandra with our puppy Cooper and she did a fantastic job! Exceeded our expectations. When and if we get another dog, we will be using her services again. Highly recommend! 🙂”

Dustin H.

Rating: 5 out of 5.
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Puppy Start Right (custom online training)

Transform your puppy’s behavior with our one-to-one specialized online training.

We’ll help you integrate your puppy successfully into their new home and cover a range of common puppy behaviors. You’ll discover enrichment activities to improve calmness and learn to introduce your puppy to alone time effectively.

What’s included:

  • 90-min online Private Calm Dog Call (via Skype/Google Meet call)
  • Review of your puppy’s history and training goals
  • Overview of the training process and behavior change outlook
  • Access to the session recordings
  • Resources and handouts
  • Follow-up online 60-min session to be scheduled no later than two weeks after the first call
  • Reasonable question-and-answer support via WhatsApp during the program

$350

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Puppy Blueprint (6-week hybrid program)

Achieve puppy-raising success with this comprehensive program.

We work through common puppy challenges including chewing, play biting, crate training (if necessary), potty training, socialization, jumping, loose leash walking, and physical and mental stimulation.

We will also introduce a broad range of important life skills, teaching your puppy name recognition, recall, wait, trade, leave, and drop as well as preparing for stress-free vet/grooming visits. We will also cover prevention exercises for behavior issues like resource guarding and separation anxiety.

What’s included:

  • 90-min initial preparation session either online (via Skype/Google Meet call) or in-person to review your puppy’s history and training goals and to prepare enrichment exercises for the week
  • Access to the session recordings
  • Written enrichment exercises for each week
  • One in-person session every week for five weeks
  • Review of your training sessions throughout the week
  • Reasonable question-and-answer support via WhatsApp during the program

$1800

Haven’t got your puppy yet?

It’s never too early to start. If you’re considering adding a new puppy to your family, get in touch for an initial consultation. Together, we’ll help you choose the perfect puppy to fit with your family and lifestyle harmoniously.

What makes The Yin Yang Dog different?

As a Family Dog Mediator, my training is based on the L.E.G.S. behavior model. By using this model, you’ll gain valuable insights into your puppy’s breed, needs, and temperament, enabling you to understand your puppy and help them develop into a happy and healthy adult dog.