NJ's Trusted Puppy Whisper Since 1993
Puppy Head Start™
Every Great Family Dog Starts Somewhere.
Every puppy enters the world curious.
Every family enters puppy ownership hopeful.
Somewhere between those two is where real education begins.
Puppy Head-Start™ isn't simply a puppy training program.
It's a complete educational experience designed to help your puppy grow into a confident, well-mannered family companion while teaching your family how dogs actually communicate.
Since 1993, I've helped New Jersey families build stronger relationships with their dogs through private, personalized, in-home puppy education.
Because the earlier we build the right foundation...
...the easier everything becomes.
SINCE 1976
Kindergarten for Puppies.
A Master's Class for Families.™
Your puppy is learning every minute they're awake.
The question is...
What are they learning?
Jumping can become a habit.
Pulling can become a habit.
Barking can become a habit.
Confidence can become a habit.
Calmness can become a habit.
So can great communication.
Puppy Head-Start™ focuses on teaching the habits you'll appreciate for the next 10–15 years—not just the next few weeks.
Puppies Don't Need More Commands.
They Need Better Communication.
Most families believe puppy training means teaching:
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Sit
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Down
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Stay
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Come
Those are important.
But they're only a small part of raising an incredible dog.
Your puppy also needs to learn:
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How to relax.
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How to handle frustration.
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How to greet people politely.
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How to recover from new experiences.
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How to trust your guidance.
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How to become a confident member of your family.
Those life skills create truly great dogs.
Why In-Home Training Works Better
Your puppy doesn't live inside a training building.
They live with you.
They chew your shoes.
They chase your kids.
They bark at your neighbors.
They steal socks.
They zoom around your living room.
That's exactly where I want to teach.
Every lesson takes place where your puppy actually lives, making learning easier, faster, and far more practical.
We'll Cover Things Like...
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Potty training
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Crate training
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Puppy biting
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Nipping and mouthing
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Jumping
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Leash introduction
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Socialization
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Confidence building
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Handling exercises
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Name recognition
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Recall foundations
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Calm greetings
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Preventing resource guarding
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Household manners
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Reading canine body language
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Family communication
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Building engagement
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Creating lifelong habits
Every puppy is different.
Every lesson is personalized.
Built Around Your Puppy's Age
Puppy Foundations™
Ages 8–12 Weeks
2 Private In-Home Sessions
$375
Perfect for getting started early while preventing common puppy problems before they become habits.
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Puppy Development™
Ages 8–16 Weeks
4 Private In-Home Sessions
$795
More time to build confidence, improve communication, and guide your puppy through the most important developmental period.
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Puppy University™
Ages 8–20+ Weeks
6 Private In-Home Sessions
$1,200
My most comprehensive puppy education program for families who want to build an exceptional lifelong foundation.
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What Makes Puppy Head-Start™ Different?
I don't measure success by how quickly your puppy learns "Sit."
I measure success by how confident your puppy becomes.
How much your family enjoys living together.
How clearly you understand one another.
Because when communication improves...
Life improves.
Included With Every Program
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Private one-on-one lessons
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Personalized training plan
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Family participation
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At-home instruction
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Lifetime consultation
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Continued support
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Over 30 years of experience
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More than 350 combined 5-star Google reviews
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Every lesson personally taught by me
My Promise to You
I can't promise perfection.
No honest trainer can.
What I can promise is that I'll treat your puppy like family, teach your family how dogs actually communicate, and give you the knowledge to enjoy raising your puppy instead of simply surviving it.
That's what Puppy Head-Start™ has been about from the very beginning.
Ready to Give Your Puppy the Best Possible Start?
Your puppy only gets one puppyhood.
Let's make it count.
Schedule your Puppy Head-Start™ consultation today and start building the family dog you've always imagined.
AT-HOME PUPPY CLASSES NEAR ME
MONMOUTH
COUNTY
OCEAN
COUNTY
MERCER
COUNTY
BURLINGTON
COUNTY
UNION
COUNTY
MIDDLESEX
COUNTY
"After spending just one hour with John, our 4 month old English Bulldog, George, has shown great improvement in his behavior."
~ John & Jessica