Beacon Bay dog Training Logo

Puppy Training for Traverse City and 
Most of Northern Michigan

Best Start
Puppy Training Program

Get your puppy off to the best start possible!

2024 Best Start
Puppy Training Programs

You Choose the Level of Results and Direct Support You Prefer

Congratulations on your new puppy!

#1 Best Start

Imagine not having to worry about how your new puppy will behave when people come over. When your puppy knows how to listen in the house, entertaining or just hanging out is more enjoyable. Your puppy will also learn how to walk nicely on the leash so you can go for walks around your neighborhood without having to worry about them barking or lunging. Having a puppy that grows up to be a well-trained dog will make your home more peaceful and welcoming.

This program is usually completed by the time your puppy is eight months old and includes:

  • One private puppy coaching session to get puppy settled in and on a potty schedule.
  • At 20+ weeks of age, your puppy will come for a four-day stay at my home to give them a jump start in their training.
  • Two private lessons so you know that your puppy remembers their training.
  • Six months of group training outings so you can get all of your questions answered.
  • All recommended equipment is provided so you will have what you need.

#2 Best Start Plus

In addition to being good in your home and on walks around the neighborhood, this program will teach your puppy how to listen to you even when you take them out in public. This means you can do more fun things with your puppy like take them along when running errands or going out for coffee!

This program gives you the support you need to survive the Adolescent Puppy phase without losing any ground in your training.

This program is usually completed by the time your puppy is about 14 months old and includes:

  • Two private puppy coaching sessions to make sure potty training is going well and socialization is being done correctly.
  • At 20+ weeks of age, your puppy will come for an eight-day stay in my home for training and socialization.
  • Four private lessons so you can learn how to continue your puppy’s progress.
  • Twelve months of follow up support to ensure that you will have the help you need.
  • All recommended equipment is included.


#3 Best Start Elite

Imagine if all of your dreams for your new puppy came true! This program will get your new puppy off to the best start possible while preventing serious behavior problems from ever getting started. You will receive professional guidance to address common issues like how to handle a fear period, stopping, puppy biting/chewing and addressing jumping up.

Our puppy coaching sessions will help your baby puppy get acclimated to their new home so you can enjoy this special time with your new family member. Getting an early start maximizes your puppy success at growing into a well-mannered family companion,

Our most popular program teaches your puppy how to grow up to be a puppy that can listen to you even when they are loose in the yard or off leash! This is where your dream of having a well-mannered dog at your side for all of life’s adventures becomes a reality.

Kayaking? Hiking? Dining downtown? Coming to work with you? Travel? Hanging out by the firepit? All of those things are possible with this lifetime program that includes:

  • Three private puppy coaching sessions to make sure your puppy has a solid foundation of housetraining, socialization and basic obedience.
  • At 20+ weeks, your puppy will come for a ten-day stay in my home to complete the majority of the training.
  • Unlimited commands.
  • Unlimited private follow-up lessons.
  • Lifetime follow up support so you will have help available if something comes up.
  • All recommended equipment so you have one less thing to worry about.
  • Five drop off day training sessions for extra polishing of learned behaviors.
  • Three Zoom calls to use if you have questions.
  • Two training field trips with me so you and your puppy can have fun and get a refresher.
  • Exclusive invite for your puppy to stay with us overnight after they complete formal training, and your first two nights are free.