Private Puppy Training at Home
Build the skills your puppy needs for life with a well-mannered dog.
Everyday Manners and Reliability
Socialization, Sit, Down, Touch, The Name Game, Crate Games, Coming When Called, Not Pulling on Leash, Resource Guarding Prevention
Addressing Common Challenges
Biting, Chewing, Potty Training
Structured Socialization
Vet Visits, Grooming, Noises, Objects, Play, Relaxation and more
Most families come to us not because something has gone wrong, but because they want to understand their puppy and build a calm, confident foundation from the very beginning.
We frequently work with puppy families throughout northern Bergen County, including Ho-Ho-Kus, Ridgewood, Tenafly, Ramsey, Demarest, Oradell, and Closter.
What Makes This Puppy Program Different
Learning to Understand Your Puppy
Learn how to read your puppy’s body language and understand why they behave the way they do, so you can respond appropriately and help your puppy feel safe, supported, and secure from the very beginning.
Supporting Your Puppy’s Needs
Learn how to provide enrichment opportunities that support problem-solving skills, confidence, and calmness as your puppy grows.
Guidance on Tools and Routine
Receive recommendations on equipment, supplies, and daily routine — eliminating guesswork and helping you start with clarity.
Built on Trust and Connection
Training focuses on lasting results through thoughtful, humane methods — never shortcuts.
Ways We Can Work Together
Some puppy families want a professional to build their puppy’s foundation from the start, while others prefer to learn the training process alongside their dog. Both paths lead to lasting success — the difference is how you’d like to get there.
PUPPY IMMERSION PROGRAM
Best for pet guardians who want to raise their puppy thoughtfully — without guesswork, overwhelm, or conflicting advice.
Signature In-Home Training Experience
Designed for pet guardians who want professional guidance from the start and a thoughtfully raised puppy from day one..
This immersive program blends hands-on professional training with guided coaching, creating meaningful behavior change while fitting effortlessly into your daily life.
What Makes This Experience Different
Instead of expecting you to do all the training yourself, foundational skills are professionally installed first — allowing your puppy to learn faster, practice consistently, and succeed from the beginning.
You then step in with expert guidance to confidently maintain and enjoy your puppy’s new skills for life.
Your Experience Includes
A Thoughtful Beginning
A comprehensive 90 minute in-home assessment designed to understand your lifestyle, goals, and your puppy’s unique temperament — ensuring a truly personalized approach from day one.
Trainer-Led Foundation Sessions
Six 60-minute trainer-led sessions twice weekly where I lay the foundation and solidify new skills with your puppy while you maintain your busy schedule. After each lesson, you'll receive a detailed recap so you follow your puppy’s development and celebrate every milestone along the way.
Guided Transfer Sessions
As your puppy progresses, skills are transferred to you across three weekly coaching sessions. You’ll learn how to communicate clearly, reinforce behaviors confidently, and maintain lifelong success together.
The Puppy Immersion Program, our signature in-home training program, also includes:
✓ Custom Behavioral Blueprint with progress updates
✓ Private resource library access
✓ Training supplies provided
Investment: $2500
Start strong with guidance you can trust from day one.
Guided Coaching Options
While the Puppy Immersion experience focuses on professionally building your puppy’s foundation, these coaching options provide expert guidance and structured support so you can confidently lead your puppy’s learning between sessions.
With any coaching option, you’ll receive:
• A personalized training plan tailored to your puppy and lifestyle
• One-on-one support sessions to help you apply and refine skills
• Ongoing adjustments and guidance discussed during each session
Private Consultation
A Starting Point
A comprehensive in-home session to understand your puppy, answer questions, and create a clear plan forward.
✓ 90 minute initial consult
Investment: $250
Focused Foundations
Support for Specific Goals
Ideal for pet guardians working toward one or two training priorities with guided professional support.
✓ 90 minute initial consult
✓ 2 - 60-minute in-home sessions
Investment: $700
Coaching Partnership
Build Lasting Habits
Structured support to develop reliable routines and confidence during your puppy’s early months.
✓ 90 minute initial consult
✓ 5 - 60-minute in-home sessions
Investment: $1325
MAXIMIZING PUPPY POTENTIAL
Raise a confident, engaged learner who can make thoughtful choices at home and in the real world.
Go beyond basic obedience by preparing your puppy for the expectations they’ll encounter as they mature — at home, in public, and within your daily routines.
You’ll stay supported between sessions with:
• Guided how-to resources
• Direct text support for questions
• Clear next steps after each session
BUILDING SKILLS
with POSITIVE PUPPY TRAINING
Force-free training prioritizes emotional safety and clear communication, allowing puppies to learn efficiently while building lasting trust.
CERTIFIED through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT), Fear Free®, and the American Kennel Club (AKC).
Great training isn’t about control — it’s about teaching puppies how to succeed in the human world they’re learning to navigate.
Real Experiences from Puppy Families Like Yours
A Puppy Everyone Enjoys Being Around
“She has helped my older parents adopt a puppy. Kayla, an Australian labradoodle, now 11 months old, has learned basic necessities quickly and because of the training techniques is a very happy wonderful puppy for all to be around.”
Mark, Ho-Ho-Kus
A Different Kind of Puppy Training Experience
We originally met with another trainer who had a very different philosophy from what we’re looking for (ie: pronged collar). My husband found Brooke’s on the American Kennel Club and from our first meeting, we knew this felt more aligned with what we were looking for. Brooke is extremely knowledgeable, organized, warm, responsive and has made training our puppy a joy!
Tiffany, Oradell
I frequently partner with puppy families throughout northern Bergen County, including Ho-Ho-Kus, Ridgewood, Tenafly, Ramsey, Demarest, Oradell, and Closter.
Common Questions from Puppy Parents
Every puppy — and every family — begins somewhere. Here are answers to a few common questions before getting started.
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Puppies can begin training as early as 8 weeks old. Early guidance helps prevent unwanted habits from developing while supporting confidence and safe learning. Starting early makes the entire training process smoother for both you and your puppy.
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Training is a gradual process, and no puppy masters new skills overnight. Our program focuses on teaching you how to understand and guide your puppy. I help you learn how to communicate clearly and respond appropriately in everyday situations, because puppies learn best when their guardians feel confident at home. The goal is lasting success — not temporary results that depend on the trainer being present.
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Puppies learn best when training begins in the environment where they live every day. During in-home lessons, I guide you through real-life situations as they happen, helping your puppy build confidence and clear habits before practicing skills in more stimulating environments. Once those foundations are in place, new environments become much easier to navigate.
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All household members do not need to attend every private lesson. Each session includes simple, easy-to-follow guidance so everyone can stay consistent at home. This makes it easy for the whole family to support your puppy’s progress.
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We do not offer traditional board-and-train programs. Instead, our Puppy Immersion option provides structured support while keeping you involved in your puppy’s learning process. This approach creates lasting results because your puppy learns alongside the person they live with every day.
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We provide in-home training throughout northern Bergen County. Families we regularly work with include those in Ho-Ho-Kus, Ridgewood, Demarest, Tenafly, Ramsey, Oradell, Closter and Englewood.
Because lessons take place in your home and neighborhood, travel availability may vary slightly based on scheduling, but most nearby towns are comfortably within our service area.
Raising a puppy doesn’t have to feel overwhelming when you have a clear plan and professional guidance from the start.
My role is to guide the training process thoughtfully — building skills first, then helping you confidently maintain them for lasting success.
Choose the level of support that best fits your goals, schedule, and how involved you’d like to be in the training process.
Professionally guided foundation training
Personalized guidance and training plan
Learn to train your puppy with expert guidance
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