Learning together
Dog-friendly Training
Pups Grow Up dog training offers in-home and group dog training classes for puppies in Dayton, Ohio, and surrounding areas.
Our certified professional dog trainers use modern, science-based training methods based on positive communication to teach you to train your dog. By understanding the science of how dogs learn, interpreting your dog’s body language, and using clear communication, we will teach you a positive and effective way to communicate with your dog.
Call 937-572-9284 or email us with any questions.
Dog Training is Communication
Relationships depend on clear communication, respect, empathy, consideration, and kindness. Communication and training with any species is a two-way street that involves listening, observing, and then relaying information.
Your pup is constantly learning every day, so you might as well help him learn the appropriate behaviors! Ultimately, training your dog can help him become a participating member of your family. He will know what is expected and gain confidence in his environment. This will create a wonderful relationship of trust and understanding.
I look forward to helping you on this journey with your precious pup.
Leeann Holloway, Certified Professional Dog Trainer – KA
Owner, Pups Grow Up, llc
In-Home Training
Personalized, custom training plans in your home where your dog feels most comfortable.
Group Training Classes
Puppy Preschool and Levels Training Programs for teaching basic manners and advanced skills.
Day Training
Custom training while you are at work/school. Accelerated learning by our certified trainers.
Wow, what a great program! In just 3 sessions we were able to get our 1 year old chocolate lab doing great walking on his leash. The one-on-one training was spot on and just what he needed.
Pam Nasser
Just want to send you a huge thanks for helping to get Juno off to a good start. Your class was invaluable in helping her to build confidence, and it was fun for me to see her kindness and playfulness.
Juliet Tanner
Baxter likes all the instructors and I believe he has fun in class! It was ALWAYS encouraging and never punitive or rough. Baxter learned but still has lots of spirit!!!
Chris Martin
Summer Dog Training Workshops Coming 2023!
11am – 12pm at the Lucky Dog Daycare
Pups Grow Up dog training workshops are for pups under a year and comfortable around other dogs. If you feel like your dog may be stressed in a class situation or is over 1 year of age, consider our in-home training sessions.
It is recommended that your pup know foundation behaviors (attention, sit, name recognition, etc.) before taking these workshops but it is not required.
Leash Skills I & II*
april 8 July 22
Proper equipment for your pup
Right turn, left turn, U turn
Hiking and Bike Trail walks
Neighborhood walks
*Leash I is prerequisite for Leash II
Jumping
May 6
Appropriate greetings with people
Greeting kids
Jumping on counters
Greeting at the front door
I sit, you sit
Teach your pup to jump on cue!
Recall i & iI*
June 3 Aug 19
Do you have a poisoned cue?
Come when called during distractions
Long line recalls
Off leash recalls
Recall I is prerequisite for Recall II
mat Training
July 1
Benefits of Mat Training
Learning to settle
Duration, distance and distractions
Release Cue
Featured Video
Teaching a pup to station or lie down on a mat is a foundation skill we teach in our levels training classes and during home visits. Charlie is 10 weeks old and learning to go to her bed on cue. Her sister is also getting rewarded for staying on her spot (which is the ottoman) during this training session. Working multiple dogs at the same time can be tricky at first but is essential for maintaining peace in the household. Especially with a new puppy!
Give us a call if you need help teaching your pup to station on a mat while you eat dinner, answer the door, or vacuum the carpet. The applications are endless!
Locations
Classes are held in Kettering at the Lucky Dog Daycare.
We travel all over the Dayton area for In-Home consultations.
