Puppies hit well above their weight
​when it comes to ​distraction and chaos.

You’ve got plenty going on already—work, kids, weekend plans to take advantage of all the adventure Chattanooga has on offer. Now your puppy’s made it all a bit more complicated.
 
Let me help you calm the chaos and get your pup on her way to becoming a good-mannered Southern Mutt.

My 3 puppy training goals for you:

1. Immediate relief
We’ll get right to work on teaching your puppy where to potty, what’s hers to chew (i.e., not your shoes, your rug, or your hands!), how to hang out on her own without a fuss, and how to relax when you’re trying to get things done.

2. A well-mannered puppy
We’ll teach your puppy to respond to her name, sit when you ask, wait at doors and curbs, to leave what you don’t want her messing with, and to come enthusiastically when you call.
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​3. A well-mannered adult dog
We’ll also do all the critical foundation work key to helping your pup grow up to be a reliable, easy-going dog you can easily and proudly take anywhere—from the vet or groomer to the trail or lake or a picnic with friends.

Choose your puppy training preference:

Puppy Headstart Coaching
One-on-one puppy training guidance.

​Private Puppy Training for dog lovers who want to get hands-on.
 
I’ll teach you all my best puppy training “tricks,” guiding you through the process of transforming your rambunctious ball of fur into the well-mannered dog you know she can be.

STEP 1: 90-minute Initial Consultation
This is where all the problem solving begins. We’ll build a potty training plan, stop the biting, and customize around any other issues you’re struggling with, like rough play with the kids, excessive barking, or whatever other less-than-charming behavior your puppy is gifting you.

STEP 2: 6-weeks of Puppy Training Support
We’ll meet for an hour of puppy training coaching each week. You’ll learn how to train your pup’s:

• basic manners (we’ll introduce sit, down, stay, leave it, come, and stay)
• continue your problem-solving progress
• get your pup ready for life outside the home—from vet visits to seeing other dogs on walks and meeting new people with grace​

STEP 3: Follow-up Support
We’ll touch base as needed between sessions, and we’ll schedule a complimentary follow-up session three months out to make sure all the amazing progress you and your puppy have made “sticks” through her teenage months.

6-week Puppy Headstart Coaching program: $1,100

Ready to give your pup a headstart? Let’s get your Initial Consult on my calendar today! ​

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Before Puppy Comes Home
Getting ready for your pup's arrival.

​Don’t have your puppy yet? Fantastic! Let’s get you ready to rock this puppy thing right from the start!
 
Let’s sit down together and set you up for puppy success:

• If you haven’t chosen a puppy yet, I’ll help you pick breeds or a rescue mutt perfect for your household and lifestyle.

 

• We’ll puppy-proof your home to cut down on chewing catastrophes and the like.

 

• I’ll show you how to avoid potty accidents and get your potty training completed quickly.

 

• We’ll set up plans for a smooth transition with the kids and any other pets already living in your home.

This is a big moment. It’s exciting. I’d love to help you enjoy your puppy to the fullest and avoid the typical puppy hassles and frustration.

90-Minute Consult: $200

Let’s rock this puppy thing! Let’s schedule your Before Puppy Comes Home Consult. 

Contact Me!

Dolly is so much better now.
Our puppy had too much energy. She was bad about jumping up on people. Jaimie was wonderful and Dolly is so much better now.
--Dolly’s parents, Ali & Chad Roedder  

Ready for life with a good-mannered Southern Mutt?

Call me:  423.498.1201
Email me:  headmutt@southernmutt.com
​Or tell me how I can help here.

Private puppy training, puppy training classes, and pre-puppy consults for new puppy parents in Chattanooga, TN.