🐶 Where the Playful Path to Confidence™ Begins

Raising a puppy is exciting — but it can feel overwhelming.
I’m Kimberly, a Puppy Development Specialist, and I help families build calm, confident puppies through positive, Fear Free® early learning and developmentally appropriate socialization.

My work is hands-on, gentle, and tailored to your puppy’s unique needs — always one puppy at a time.

🌱 Early Puppy Development Sessions (8–16 Weeks)

Structured developmental support during the most important stage of learning.
Spots are limited so I can provide highly individualized, one-on-one support.

These are not daycare — they are intentional training and socialization blocks designed to build foundations that last a lifetime.

🌿 Enrichment Is Training — Just the Playful Kind

Learning starts long before a puppy ever hears the word “sit.”
Enrichment gives them safe, structured opportunities to explore, problem-solve, and build confidence through play and discovery. Every time a puppy interacts with their environment and earns a positive outcome, they’re learning how to learn — strengthening curiosity, focus, and emotional regulation.

Alongside enrichment, I teach practical life skills — sit, down, wait, touch, place, and more — all introduced in a way that keeps learning positive and age-appropriate. These early foundations help puppies listen, settle, and focus because they understand what’s being asked in a calm, supportive setting.

Cue training teaches specific responses, while enrichment teaches how to think. Together, they create a well-rounded learner — one who’s eager, confident, and resilient. That blend of playful exploration and gentle guidance is at the heart of The Playful Path to Confidence™ — built on trust, not pressure.

During these sessions, I focus on:
• Gentle, developmentally appropriate social exposure
• Foundational skills + cooperative care basics
• Enrichment that builds confidence and problem-solving
• Rest cycles to support emotional regulation
• Gradual outings for real-world learning
• Meeting your puppy exactly where they are that day

One puppy at a time means your puppy receives calm, focused, personalized guidance during the entire session.

If you feel your puppy may need more support, we can talk through individualized options.

Some puppies who begin during this window may continue into the Adolescence Development Program(17+weeks) after an evaluation. This continuation option is individualized and not offered in every case.

💛 Individual Sessions

Personalized one-on-one coaching for older puppies and families who want targeted support.
Sessions are individualized and may include:
• Foundational skills (sit, down, recall, touch, place)
• Calm greetings + impulse control
• Crate/pen comfort + alone-time training
• House training guidance
• Confidence building + enrichment routines
• Support through adolescent stages and big feelings

Perfect for families who want focused coaching in their own home.

💬 Virtual Consults

Ideal for families preparing for a new puppy or wanting early guidance before meeting in person.

Common topics include:
• “Should I get a puppy?” — lifestyle fit, expectations, timing
• Choosing a breeder or rescue
• Preparing your home and setup
• Early routines + schedules
• Crate/pen comfort strategies
• Socialization plans that prevent overwhelm
• Enrichment + prevention-focused support

These consults help you feel confident and prepared long before your puppy comes home — or help you decide if now is the right time.

🐾 Every Puppy Starts Somewhere

Not every puppy begins in the same place — and not every family knows exactly what they need right away and that’s okay.

I offer flexible, individualized support that meets you and your puppy right where you are — whether that’s crate comfort, socialization outings, household manners, enrichment routines, or simply navigating the big emotions of early puppy hood.

Every session is hands-on, Fear Free®, positive, and personalized.
I pay close attention to how your puppy is growing and learning, and I’ll keep you updated so you always feel confident about our direction.

🎓 Let’s Get Started

If your days are busy and you’re unsure how to give your puppy everything they need — you’re not alone.
My individualized sessions and structured early-development options ease the overwhelm, build healthy routines, and provide intentional, foundational care that sets puppies up for long-term success.