Puppy Training Program (for puppies 7-16 weeks old)

BEFORE PURCHASING - Please review the trailer and course curriculum below!

Watch Intro Video

Puppy Training Trailer

Scope of Course

This program is designed as a jumpstart to training culture and lifestyle with young puppies (7-16 weeks old). Short punchy videos and PDFs present an easy to follow roadmap for you and your new puppy!

  • Build communication systems and drills to promote handler engagement and confidence.

  • Understand how to properly navigate socialization understanding both direct and indirect styles.

  • Learn about crate training and housebreaking and the overall balance between training/playing and time management.

  • Establish a powerful bedrock of working together as a team to better prepare yourselves for future courses (Foundational & Advanced Obedience).

Socialization

Understanding Indirect vs Direct

Random exposure does not always equal positive associations. Build skills and have a plan on how to PROPERLY socialize your puppy to dogs/people and our modern world.

Go With the Flow

Learn about establishing rhythms and patterns to the day

We want you having fun and interacting with your puppy but we also want you to have a clear plan of action on how to crate train and housebreak your new puppy too!

FAQ

  • What age should I start puppy training?

    Start as early as 8 weeks! This course is designed for puppies 7-16 weeks old. Early training prevents bad habits from forming and builds a strong foundation. The earlier you start, the easier everything becomes - trust me on this one.

  • Does this course cover crate training?

    Absolutely! We have dedicated modules on positive crate conditioning. Learn to make the crate your puppy's favorite place, not a punishment. No more whining, no more accidents - just a happy puppy who loves their space.

  • How long does puppy housebreaking take?

    Most puppies can be reliably housebroken in a few weeks with consistent application of our methods. The course covers scheduling, rewards, communication drills, and troubleshooting common issues. Consistency is key - we show you how.

  • Is this course suitable for first-time dog owners?

    Perfect for beginners! We break down puppy psychology and provide step-by-step guidance. No prior training experience needed. We explain the 'why' behind every technique, not just the 'how' - makes all the difference.

  • What about puppy socialization strategies?

    Critical topic covered in detail! Learn proper socialization techniques, timing, and how to build confidence without overwhelming your puppy. We cover the socialization matrix and age-appropriate exposure methods.

Instructor

Professional Dog Trainer Chris Williams

Chris is a seasoned dog trainer and the owner of Run Your Pack: Pet Training and Working K9s, based outside Missoula, Montana. He also runs Work Your Pack Productions and is the Co-Owner and Training Director of Dirty Bandana Working Dogs. With advanced certifications in pet and working dog training earned through hands-on experience with top schools and mentors across the country, Chris doesn’t just train dogs—he builds working partnerships. When he’s not helping students with their dogs in Western Montana, he’s out with law enforcement teams, competing in PSA, deploying his tracking dog for military evasion drills, or hitting the road to teach seminars nationwide. If he’s not behind a camera or brushing dog hair off his gear, Chris is with his wife, trying to figure out how their three young kids somehow run the household.

Course Curriculum

    1. How This Program Works

      FREE PREVIEW

    2. Terminology Cheat Sheet

    1. Why Dogs Do

    2. How Dogs Process Information

    3. Markers

    4. Understanding Socialization

    5. Indirect Vs Direct Socialization Matrix

    1. Charging Terminal Marker

    2. Trainer Session : Charging Terminal Markers

    3. Charging Continuation Marker

    4. Trainer Session : Charging a Continuation Marker

    5. Luring

    6. Trainer Session : Luring

    7. Hand Kiss

    8. Trainer Session : Hand Kiss

    9. The Leash : Training vs Management

    10. Trainer Session : The Leash

    1. Welcome to Crate Training

    2. Types of Crates

    3. Crates and Best Uses

    4. Encouraging Discovery of Crate

    5. Add a Cue

    6. Conditioning the Crate

    7. Building Duration In Crate

    8. Disrupting Vocalization

    9. Proofing Crate

    10. Crate Proofing and Generalizing Reminders

    1. Housebreaking

    2. Trainer Session : Housebreaking

    3. Housebreaking Cheat Sheet

    1. Building Behaviors

    2. Trainer Session : Building Behaviors

    3. Shaping Obedience Positions

    4. Trainer Session : Shaping Obedience Positions

    5. Naming Obedience Positions

    6. Trainer Session : Naming Obedience Positions

About this course

  • $125.00
  • 48 lessons

Student Reviews

(2 legged with opposable thumbs students at least)

5 star rating

AMAZING

Jenna King

I loved the 2020 version and have absolutely loved the revised version as well. My pup and I both learned so much from this course and it really helped her c...

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I loved the 2020 version and have absolutely loved the revised version as well. My pup and I both learned so much from this course and it really helped her confidence in so many ways! She picked up on things fast like crate training, luring, etc. and it was fun being able to challenge her and watch us both learn so much. I highly recommend this course!

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5 star rating

Unbelievably Helpful

Ronald Gebhardt

We got a new puppy (10 weeks old), and it was clear that she was very smart and had very few bad habits and only have had to deal with a little bit of separa...

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We got a new puppy (10 weeks old), and it was clear that she was very smart and had very few bad habits and only have had to deal with a little bit of separation anxiety. And she was very much being a puppy, biting, jumping, chewing on things, etc. and it was becoming very frustrating because I didn't know what to do in the face of all of this puppy-ness. And then a friend recommended this training course. A week later and she's like a completely different puppy. She loves the drills and is picking things up unbelievably quickly. And it's so easy to redirect her when her brain starts to to do puppy things. I can't recommend this course highly enough and can't wait to continue taking these drills out into the world and experiencing the growth and development with her.

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Puppy Training (Revised Edition)

Valentina Foster

This puppy training course is a must! As a dog trainer myself, I like to give extra resources to puppy owners. This course is not only informational but hila...

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This puppy training course is a must! As a dog trainer myself, I like to give extra resources to puppy owners. This course is not only informational but hilarious! I have sent resources to clients before, wondering if they'd fall asleep or make it through! :) Not a problem with this course. Valuable information for a very reasonable price.

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