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UpDog Training
  • Home
  • Big Feelings!
  • Puppy
    • Up to 5 Months
    • 5 Months +
  • Dog
    • Up to 2 years
    • 2 to 6 years
    • 7 + Years
  • More for Dogs
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    • Training & Life Skills
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Foundations

Happy dog with brown ears enjoying a green field of yellow flowers.

Because 'basic obedience' isn't always so basic.

 Maybe your dog is a rockstar at home—until a squirrel shows up.
Maybe they know what to do, but can’t do it when it counts.

Or maybe you just want to feel more connected, more confident, and more in sync.


Our Foundations Programs go beyond sit-down-stay. We focus on emotional regulation, thoughtful engagement, and real-world reliability.


This isn’t about perfection. It’s about teamwork.

Basic Obedience with a Twist

Puppy Start Right: Foundations for Puppies

Puppy Start Right: Foundations for Puppies

Puppy Start Right: Foundations for Puppies



Foundations Level 1: Obedience & Focus

Puppy Start Right: Foundations for Puppies

Puppy Start Right: Foundations for Puppies

 Think of this as your dog’s . "Mindfulness for Beginners "course - with a side of Manners.


We’ll help you build calm, focused behaviors in a way that feels doable, clear, and confidence-building for both you and your dog. 


We’ll develop engagement, impulse control, and emotional regulation so your dog can  use their skills when it counts.


No pressure, no perfection—just connection, consistency, and support.


Perfect for:
Dogs 6 months and up
Friendly but easily distracted dogs
Owners who want better focus, calmer walks, and more enjoyment.

Foundations Level 2: Real Life Reliability

Puppy Start Right: Foundations for Puppies

Foundations Level 2: Real Life Reliability

 Your dog knows the basics—

Now it’s time to

 level up!


In this class, we help you apply your dog’s skills in the Real World: around distractions, in motion, and sometimes in tricky real life situations.


 We’ll work on communication, leash skills, and focus under pressure—all while continuing to  build calm, thoughtful behavior.


It’s not about polishing for competition—it’s about real-life readiness and a strong working relationship that lasts.


Perfect for:
Graduates of Level 1 or Puppy Start Right
Dogs who need help staying calm and connected around distractions.


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