The Puppy System (DIY)
Train Your Puppy with Confidence — On Your Schedule. Raise the calm, well-mannered dog of your dreams in just 4 weeks with my clear, proven plan.
Raise the Dog You've Always Wanted — In Just 4 Weeks.
You want a puppy who fits into your life — not one who takes it over?
The Puppy System: DIY gives you all the tools you need to raise a puppy you love living with — and a dog you’ll be proud of for life.
No chaos. No confusion. Just clear, doable lessons that turn you into the calm, consistent trainer your puppy needs.
And the best part? You’ll enjoy learning right alongside your pup.
Every lesson is a chance to build trust, boost your confidence, and deepen your bond — one tail wag at a time.
Course curriculum
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Welcome to The Puppy System
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How to Use Thinkific
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Course Syllabus
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Bringing Puppy Home Intro
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What We'll Cover
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Preparing for Your New Puppy
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Questions to Ask Your Breeder
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Time Commitment
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Coming Home
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Exploring the Car
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Picking Puppy Up
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Sleeping
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Crate Training
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Feeding Schedule & Routine
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First Vet Visit
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Printable: Puppy Prep Checklist
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Bringing Puppy Home: Evaluation
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Week 1: What We'll Cover This Week
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Puppy Development Stages
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Developmentally Appropriate Activities
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Puppy Schedule
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Printable: Puppy Schedule
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Crate Training Games
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Printable: Crate Training Games
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Activity 1: Go to Bed
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Feeding Tips
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Preventing Bad Eating Habits
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Activity 2: Name Game
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Potty Training
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Printable: Puppy Potty Log
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Activity 3: Potty Timing
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Sleeping Through the Night
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Printable: Sleeping Through the Night
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Puppy Nipping
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"Sit"
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Activity 4: Puppy Touch
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Activity 5: Yes/No/Nothing
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Week 1: Homework
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Printable: Week 1 Training Tracker
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Week 1: Evaluation
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Week 2: What We’ll Cover This Week
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Understanding Your Dog
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Teaching Language
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Printable: Choosing a Marker Word
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Timing
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Use of Treats
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Printable: Repetition & Consistency
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Nosework
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Activity 1: Luring
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Activity 2: Watch Me
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Activity 3: Find It
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Activity 4: Intro to "COME"
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Leash Basics
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Week 2: Homework
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Printable: Week 2 Training Tracker
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Week 2: Evaluation
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Week 3: What We'll Cover This Week
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Our Why
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Socialization
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Printable: Socialization
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Activity 1: Calm Observation
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Polite Greetings
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No Biting
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No Jumping
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Activity 2: All 4 on the Floor
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Activity 3: Collar-on/Collar-off
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Leash Walking & Harness
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Printable: Introducing Leash and Collar
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Activity 4: Point A/Point B
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Activity 5: Down
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Activity 6: Practice Come Inside the House
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Activity 7: Introduce Grooming Tools
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Week 3: Homework
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Printable: Week 3 Training Tracker
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Week 3: Evaluation
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Week 4: What We'll Cover This Week
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Building on a Command
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Activity 1: Go to Bed (Part 2)
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Stay
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Door Manners
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Activity 2: Door Games
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Reliable Come
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You're Invited: Puppy Party
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New Places in the Home
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Activity 3: Drop It
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Independence
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Activity 4: Short Breaks/Reset
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Schedule Adjustments
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Activity 5: Exposure Resilience
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Week 4: Homework
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Printable: Week 4 Training Tracker
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Week 4: Evaluation
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The Puppy System Graduation Certificate
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About this course
- $97.00
- 93 lessons
- 9 hours of video content
The countdown is on…
In just a couple of weeks, you’ll be bringing your adorable new puppy home. Like a proud new parent, you’ve already stocked up on the essentials — a crate, puppy food, chew toys, and all the must-haves.
You’ve even cleared space on your phone for approximately one billion photos. (Because honestly, who wouldn’t want to start their day with a puppy pic?)
But here’s what you might not be prepared for…
The biting.
The barking.
The accidents on the rug.
The crate protest cries at 3am.
New puppies are adorable… and overwhelming.
Without a clear plan, it’s easy to feel frustrated, confused, or like you’re already “messing it up.”
Some new puppy parents even wonder if they made a mistake!
That’s exactly why I created The Puppy System — to guide you step-by-step through those early days, so you can raise the dog you dreamed of without the stress.
❗️SPOILER ALERT:
Puppies aren’t born knowing how to behave.
They don’t come home crate trained, house trained, or magically understanding “sit.”
Without early guidance, they’ll chew your shoes, ignore your voice, and develop habits that are hard to undo later on.
But when you start strong with the right plan, everything changes.
What You Really Need Help With…
↳ CRATE TRAINING
Without a roadmap, crate training can feel like a battle of wills.
Cue the questions:
- When should I start?
- How long is too long in the crate?
- What if my puppy cries or wakes early from a nap?
You don’t need a Ph.D. in Puppy Training — just a clear, proven plan that works.
↳ SLEEPING THROUGH THE NIGHT
Ah, sleep. Sweet, elusive sleep.
When your puppy is adjusting to a new environment, sleep can feel like a distant dream. Just as you hit REM… whimpers, cries, bathroom breaks, or playtime requests begin.
The good news?
This is completely avoidable with gentle, effective sleep training strategies.
Let’s help you sleep through the night as quickly as possible!
↳ NIPPING, BITING & CHEWING
Protect your ankles (and your furniture).
Sure, biting might be “just a phase,” until your puppy starts treating guests like chew toys. Don’t wait until it’s embarrassing (and all your sweaters have holes!). Learn how to calmly and consistently stop it before it becomes a lasting behavior.
↳ AND SO MUCH MORE!
You dream of calm walks, polite greetings, and a dog who doesn’t zip around the house like a squirrel on roller skates.
But without early puppy training, those cute quirks can grow into long-term power struggles.
Let’s stop common puppy problems before they start.
Click below to get ahead of the chaos — and raise the dog you’ve always wanted.
Real training. Lasting results.
Let’s be real — there’s way too much conflicting advice online about how to train a puppy.
Even if you had time to sift through blogs, videos, and Reddit threads (you don’t), you’d still end up more confused than confident.
That’s why I created The Puppy System. No more guesswork. No more piecing together a training plan from internet strangers.
Just a clear, step-by-step roadmap from a professional dog trainer (hi, that’s me!) who’s helped thousands of new puppy families raise calm, confident dogs — starting from Day 1.
Why does early training matter so much?
Because habits form fast — for both you and your puppy.
The earlier you start, the easier it is to build the behavior you want, prevent the habits you don’t, and create a bond based on trust and understanding.
In just four weeks, you’ll go from frazzled and second-guessing… to feeling calm, capable, and totally connected to your dog.
Your Dream Puppy Starts with You
You picture the perfect pup —
A dog who looks to you for guidance.
Who sits, stays, and settles on cue.
Who sleeps through the night, loves their crate, and walks calmly by your side.
A true companion. A loyal sidekick. Your heart on four legs.
But here’s the thing most people miss:
Puppies don’t just “grow out of” bad habits.
They grow into whatever they’re allowed to practice.
And those first few weeks? They shape your future together.
The bond you build now becomes the foundation for trust, obedience, and calm behavior later.
With The Puppy System, you’re not just teaching commands — you’re creating a lasting connection. You’re becoming the person your puppy wants to follow.
Raise the kind of dog you can be proud of — every single day.
In just four weeks, you’ll be amazed at the difference.
You’ll know how to guide your puppy with clarity and confidence
— and your puppy will respond.
They’ll listen better, settle more easily, and thrive under your leadership.
Put in the time, and this course will pay off for the rest of your dog’s life.
The Puppy System is a Simple Formula.
Follow the process, and in just 4 weeks you’ll have a calmer,
more focused, better-behaved dog.
(It REALLY is that simple — and yes, you can do it.)
Learn how to teach your puppy these 10 essential skills:
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Sleeping through the night — without midnight meltdowns
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Crate training made easy (and actually peaceful)
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Potty training you can count on
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Loose leash walking that feels calm and connected
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Reliable commands like Sit, Stay, Down, and more
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Socialization that builds confidence — not chaos
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How to stop barking, jumping, and nipping before they stick
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Keeping your puppy motivated and eager to learn
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Communicating clearly so your dog understands what you want
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Building a lifelong foundation of trust, learning, and teamwork
Start today — and see progress in just one week
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4 weeks. Big results. Lifetime impact.
“The habits you build in the first few weeks will last a lifetime — for better or worse. Start early, and you’ll never regret it.”
— Dre Nolon, Trainer & Founder of The Puppy System
This 4-week training program is designed for all puppy families who want a well-behaved dog — without the overwhelm.
- Eliminate the guesswork of puppy training
- Prevent bad habits before they start
- Build a strong bond based on trust and consistency
- Raise your puppy with clarity, confidence, and joy
With The Puppy System, you’ll confidently train the calm dog of your dreams like a pro!
“Since taking Dre's course, our puppy responds to me so much easier now! I love that he seems to trust me and responds so much faster when teaching him new things.”
Jamie & Cove
“The puppy stage is a challenge, but now it feels so doable and we are really enjoying our sweet Roxy, thanks to your lessons. This has made all the difference!”
Jenny & Roxy
“Dre is amazing at what she does! We struggled with our puppy's biting, but his biting has improved a lot since taking the course. We also learned to master basic skills, such as sit, stay, leave it and drop it.”
Keily & Stormy
Why Early Training Matters
Puppy brains develop quickly and we want to catch this learning window
The first few weeks are more important than you realize.
Think your puppy isn’t learning yet? Think again. Every chew, bark, and bounce is building habits. You can train early — or let chaos do the teaching.
During those first 6 months, every experience shapes your puppy’s world.
These first four weeks are about building trust, understanding, and a rock-solid foundation that will shape your relationship for the next 12+ years together.
🧠 It’s easier to build good habits than undo bad ones.
Waiting to train often means months of jumping, barking, nipping, or potty accidents — and those habits get harder to break the longer they’re allowed to stick.
🧠 Young puppy brains are like sponges.
They’re curious, adaptable, and learning from every experience — whether you’re actively training them or not.
🧠 Early bonding sets the tone for your relationship.
The connection you build now shapes how your puppy listens, learns, follows, and trusts you for life.
🧠 Confidence starts on day one — for both of you.
When you have a plan, your puppy picks up on that clarity. You’ll lead with calm consistency, and your puppy will thrive under it.
Waiting to “see how it goes” can lead to frustration, accidents, and missed windows for socialization. But when you start strong with a step-by-step plan, everything gets easier.
“The best time to train your puppy is now. The second-best time? Before another bad habit forms.”
Meet Dre
“Helping you turn puppy chaos into lifelong connection.”
Hi there- I’m Dre Nolon, founder of My Loyal Hound and creator of The Puppy System. As a lifelong educator and professional dog trainer with over 15 years of experience, I take a love-centered approach to helping families raise calm, well-mannered pups who bring joy, connection, and a sense of peace into their lives.
Because bringing a puppy home isn’t just about training — it’s the beginning of a real relationship. One that could last 12+ years, shape your daily life, and fill your heart in ways you never imagined.
Over the years, I noticed that many of the most frustrating puppy behaviors — biting, barking, potty accidents, crate struggles — were not only fixable, but often completely preventable with the right support from the start.
That’s why I chose to specialize in the early transition period — that critical window when a puppy leaves their breeder or foster care and begins their new life with you. With early guidance and fun training games, you can fast-forward past the chaos and start truly enjoying the magic of raising a dog that fits seamlessly into your life.
I created The Puppy System to walk you through this stage with confidence, using a gentle, structured, developmentally-informed approach rooted in connection, not control.
I’m here to help you raise the dog you’ve always dreamed of — and enjoy the journey every step of the way.
You don’t have to figure this out alone!
Wondering If The Puppy System is Right for You?
It definitely is if…
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You’re overwhelmed or unsure where to start and want expert guidance you can trust.
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You dream of a well-behaved dog you can take to parks, patios, and family adventures.
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You want a puppy that fits into your real, busy life — not one that takes it over.
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You’re done with conflicting advice and want a formula that works.
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You have big dreams for this pup and want to do it right.
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You don’t want to apologize for your dog’s bad behavior.
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You’re already seeing signs of unwanted behavior and don’t want it to get worse.
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You’d rather invest early and avoid bigger problems down the line.
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You’ve raised dogs before but know they could have been trained better.
Is My Puppy Too Old for This?
Not at all.
While The Puppy System is designed with new puppy parents in mind, it works beautifully for older pups too!
If you’re willing to start fresh and follow the plan, your dog is absolutely capable of learning calm behavior, connection, and good habits — starting now.
Pups as old as 18 months have found value in The Puppy System, if they are still working on crate training, potty training, recall or other basic commands.
Still have questions?
(Perfect — we’re all about answers.)
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What makes this different from every other puppy program?
Most training programs focus on fixing problems after they happen. We help you prevent them before they start. The Puppy System gives you a clear path with all the tools you need to raise a puppy you’re proud of — right from the start.
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How will I know if I’m staying on track?
Weekly lessons, progress trackers, email check-ins, and clear milestones make it easy to follow along.
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How much time does it take?
The videos are about one hour each week. Follow up by playing the training games for 10 minutes a day to practice — enjoy a lifetime of results.
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Will this course help me train my puppy without an in-person trainer
Yes! If you're ready to follow the plan, this course gives you all the tools you need to succeed — even without live support. Just follow along, do the work and see great results!
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Should I hire an in-person trainer instead?
You could — but here’s the truth: most in-person trainers work with your dog, not you. They take the leash, make it look easy, and leave you wondering, “Wait… how do I do that when they’re not here?”
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How much does the course cost?
Just $97!
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When can I start?
Right now! You’ll get instant access the moment you enroll, so you can start training today.
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How long do I have access to the lessons?
You’ll have access to course videos for 12 months — perfect for revisiting lessons as your puppy grows throughout its first year!
Are you ready to raise the calm, confident companion you’ve been dreaming of?
A dog who adds fun, adventure, and connection — without the chaos? You’ve got this.
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Photo of A+E Farms Bernedoodle puppies by Ty Nolon