Puppy Training in Silicon Valley

Puppy Training: Private, In-Home, and Built Around Your Life

For puppies between 8 to 14 weeks at the start of the program

The weeks between 8 and 14 weeks old are the most formative of your puppy’s life.

What they learn and what they experience during this window shapes their confidence, their behavior, and your relationship with them for years. This program is built for that window.

Private Puppy Training with D For Dogz brings expert, one-on-one training directly to your home and neighborhood in Silicon Valley. Your puppy learns in the environment where life actually happens, with one dedicated trainer there twice a week and all the support between training days that new puppy parents need.

How Does Private Training Program Help New Puppy Parents

Life with a young puppy can feel like a juggling act. Between work, zoom calls, potty breaks, and puppy meltdowns, even the most loving owners feel stretched thin. You want to do everything “right,” but you’re overwhelmed by mixed advice online and a puppy who’s chewing your cables (and your patience).

That’s where our Private Puppy Training in the Bay Area comes in. We make early puppyhood calm, structured, and joyful — while teaching your pup the essential life skills they’ll use for years to come.

How Does the Program Work?

  • Trainer visits your home and neighborhood 2x/week (Thu-Sat).
  • Puppy learns essential skills in calm, familiar environments.
  • You participate in every third session to practice the skills with your puppy and get guidance.
  • Option to attend all sessions for full hands-on support.

Requirements to Enroll:

  • Puppies must be healthy, with at least one set of parvo/distemper vaccines
  • Fecal test results required

What Does The Private Puppy Training Program Cover?

Socialization & Confidence Building

  • Safely meet people, dogs, sounds, and new objects
  • Build comfort in new situations and alone time
  • Gain confidence in crates and daily life settings

Prevent Common Puppy Challenges

  • Reduce barking, chewing, play biting, and house training issues
  • Teach your puppy to leave or drop items politely

Calmness & Settling

  • Learn to relax at home, during meals, or in public
  • Practice settling on a mat or designated spot

Handling & Grooming Confidence

  • Comfortable with vet visits, grooming, and gentle handling
  • Cooperative games that build trust and confidence

Basic Manners & Life Skills

  • Practice polite greetings, self-control, and focus
  • Learn essential cues like come, leave it, and drop it

One and a Half Month Intensive Puppy Training Program: $3300 includes (save $360)

  •   Kickoff Strategy Session (75 min): We’ll tailor your puppy’s training to fit your home, lifestyle, and goals.
  •   Two Private Lessons Weekly (60 min each): Priority sessions (Thu–Sat) for faster results and confident skills.
  •   Personalized Training Plan: Custom-tailored to your puppy and household needs.
  •   Unlimited Between-Session Support: Get guidance via text, phone, or email whenever you need it.
  •   Members-Only Video Vault: On-demand training demos and guides.
  •   Video Feedback on Practice: Get my expert eyes on your at-home sessions for faster progress.
  •   Post-Program Roadmap: Next-step recommendations to maintain your puppy’s new skills and momentum.

Note: You save $360 in the personalized initial consultation.

Ready to dive in without committing to a package?

Start with a 75-minute personalized initial consultation ($360) and leave with a clear, tailored training plan for your puppy.

Not sure what fits?

Let’s talk. Book a free 15-minute call with KT to get your questions answered.

What Our Clients Say

“I had a very long initial phone call with KT & was surprised & impressed by how genuine and willing to help she was. She also took on other roles I did not ask of her – namely therapist and friend. She’ll just say that she’s doing her job but I know she’s going above and beyond because she sees her clients not just as the fur ones. Highly recommend her services.”

puppy-photosRobin P, New Puppy Owner

“KT is amazing! We were really struggling with our puppy when we reached out to KT to ask for help with training. She was incredible from the start: reassuring, and realistic. She started with simple goals: get our dog to know what to do, and through teaching him calm behavior he would become more calm all the time. We are so grateful for our time with KT.”

Dog runningSara L, Mom of Fuzzy, a Labradoodle Puppy