Imagine not having to worry about your puppy being afraid of situations, play biting everyone, stealing things, peeing in the house, and barking like crazy when they’re alone! A puppy who knows how to pay attention to you, how to act around other people and other dogs, pee in the right places, chew their own toys only, not use their needle-sharp teeth on humans, come when called, and be calm when needed—how to deal with all the chaos and excitement in life and more!
Puppyhood (especially the first 16 weeks of your dog’s life) is the best time to lay the foundation for the canine companion of your dreams. If you’re looking forward to a calm, relaxed, easy-going, friendly, confident, well-adjusted adult dog, puppy training that includes systematic socialization, confidence building, and installing life skills is the key. Our puppy board and train programs in Silicon Valley are backed by science, effective, and tailored to fit the bustling lifestyle of our community.
Choose a program that fits your lifestyle and training goals—Puppy Playgroup & Group Classes, Puppy Board & Train, Puppy Day School, Private Puppy Training, and Online Classes, including puppy socialization & training classes in Silicon Valley.
Puppy Playgroup & Classes
Puppies 8 to 16 weeks
Make the most of your puppy’s critical learning period with our age-appropriate Puppy Playgroups and Kindergarten Classes. We focus on proper socialization, essential life skills, confidence building, and teaching calmness to help your puppy thrive in the human world. Our program also covers fear prevention, phobia and aggression avoidance, solutions to common puppy challenges, body handling, grooming, and more.
Classes are available in Mountain View, Palo Alto, and San Jose, ensuring convenient access to top-quality puppy training. For a comprehensive, fast-track training experience, check out our Puppy Board & Train programs in Silicon Valley!
Puppy Board & Train
Puppies 10 to 16 weeks at the start of the program
A popular choice for busy Silicon Valley professionals, our Puppy Board & Train program provides structured training and socialization to help puppies grow into calm, confident, and well-adjusted adult dogs. Your puppy will stay in our trainer’s home, learning the rules specific to YOUR household in a real-world environment.
This accelerated approach ensures effective, long-lasting results. Choose this program if your puppy’s behavior is outpacing your training time, if you’re a first-time puppy owner feeling overwhelmed, or if you need to focus on other priorities while your puppy learns essential life skills. With expert guidance, your puppy will thrive in their new environment and develop good habits that last a lifetime.
Puppy Day School
Puppies 8 to 16 weeks at the start of the program
Puppy Day School offers a specialized educational environment tailored exclusively for puppies and dogs. Our Day School programs are designed to deliver rapid results by handling the training on your behalf. This approach not only saves you valuable time and effort but also makes ongoing training a more enjoyable and manageable experience. With our team taking care of the training during the day, you can look forward to spending your evenings and weekends with a calm and relaxed pup.
Additionally, our training—including options like puppy board and train in Silicon Valley—is tailored to match your unique goals and lifestyle, ensuring your puppy learns to engage and respond effectively to you. Join our Puppy Day School for an enriching experience that sets the foundation for a well-behaved companion!
Private Training for Puppies
Puppies 8 to 16 weeks at the start of the program
We customize puppy private training programs to match your training goals and your puppy’s unique learning style, expediting their learning journey and enabling targeted improvement in specific behaviors or challenges. Emphasizing socialization, life skills, problem prevention, and basic manners, our aim is to cultivate a well-rounded companion pet through our puppy private training programs in Silicon Valley.
For optimal results, we’ll meet with your puppy at your home or in various settings 3-4 times weekly. Additionally, we’ll hold weekly sessions, either at your home or outdoors, to transfer the training outcomes, ensuring you can enjoy the benefits of a well-adjusted puppy.
Online Classes for Puppies
Puppies 10 to 16 weeks at the start of the program
D For Dogz online puppy training courses bring the world of expertise at your fingertips. Our online courses provide pre-recorded lessons, allowing you to work with your pup at your own pace. This is particularly useful for busy individuals who may have varying time availability. Now you can seamlessly integrate training into your daily routine, including our puppy board and train in Silicon Valley.
You may learn with self-paced courses or hybrid training options that include one-on-one personalized in-person coaching or in-person group classes with your certified trainer.
What Our Clients Say
“I took several classes with D For Dogz and loved all of them. I really enjoyed that many of the classes were held in different locations around town so your pup gets to practice the skills in the real world. Kaajal has some really great and creative exercises for teaching impulse control/self control. It is obvious how much Kaajal invests herself in the success of her clients.”
Kelly L, Mom of River & Kaylee, Pitbull puppie“One thing that sets Kaajal apart from other trainers is she uses positive reinforcement methods and is remarkably good at training humans in how they connect with their puppy as that sets the right foundation. We joined the group basic training + puppy socials, to begin with. The group classes are small and Kaajal focuses on each and every puppy and human client.”
Mikkin P, Dad of Munchkin, a Labradoodle Puppy
