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Puppy Foundations
Helping you enjoy every stage of your puppy's first year
Bringing home a puppy is one of life's greatest adventures. It's also a time filled with questions, excitement, and plenty of learning—for both you and your puppy.
Whether you're working through potty training, puppy biting, sleepless nights, or simply wondering if you're doing things right, we're here to help.
Our Puppy Foundations program provides the guidance, coaching, and support you need to build a confident, well-mannered companion while enjoying every step of the journey.
Your Puppy Is Always Learning
Every experience teaches your puppy something.
The way you respond to biting, greet visitors, introduce new environments, or establish daily routines all help shape the adult dog your puppy will become.
Our goal is to help you build good habits from the start while creating trust, communication, and confidence that lasts a lifetime.
Training isn't about creating the perfect puppy.
It's about building a relationship you'll enjoy for years to come.
The First Year Together
8–12 Weeks | Building Trust
• Potty training
• Crate training
• Building routines
• Confidence around new experiences
• Handling for grooming and veterinary visits
• Name recognition
• Creating positive experiences
3–6 Months | Learning the Rules
• Loose leash walking
• Puppy biting and mouthing
• Calm greetings
• Household manners
• Recall
• Appropriate play
• Socialization in everyday environments
6–12 Months | The Teenage Stage
• Impulse control
• Focus around distractions
• Confidence building
• Public manners
• Real-world training
• Preparing for adult life
What We Can Help With
Home Manners: Potty training, crate training, chewing, household routines.
Everyday Skills: Loose leash walking, recall, calm greetings, focus and engagement.
Relationship Building: Confidence, appropriate play, socialization guidance, building trust.
Life Skills: Grooming preparation, veterinary handling, cooperative care, preparing for everyday experiences.
Why Start Early?
The first year lays the foundation for the dog your puppy will become.
Teaching healthy habits early helps prevent many common behavior problems before they develop and gives both you and your puppy the confidence to enjoy everyday life together.
Our goal isn't simply to teach commands. Our goal is to help you raise a happy, confident companion who fits naturally into your family's lifestyle.
The Ohana Difference
At Ohana K9, we believe every dog deserves patience, understanding, and individualized training, every family deserves encouragement, education, and ongoing support, we're committed to helping you build a relationship that lasts long after the program ends.
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The first peaceful walk.
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The first relaxed visit with friends.
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The confidence to take your dog to a café or park.
