Puppy Basics: price and what to expect
Early structure for puppies who need clean handling, routine support, and owner follow-through before sloppy habits stick.
$40-$70 per lesson; $110-$195 for 3-lesson packages
Puppy Training in Loxahatchee and The Acreage
Puppy basics covers the work owners usually wish they had started earlier: handling, crate routines, house-training support, calm transitions, and simple household boundaries that make the next stage easier.
For owners looking for puppy training in Loxahatchee, The Acreage, Royal Palm Beach, or Westlake, this service keeps the work practical and tied to life at home.
Before you book training
- Group class placement depends on the dog's skills, control, and instructor approval.
- Group classes are not appropriate for reactive dogs.
- Private lesson checkout reserves the lesson; Barbara confirms the exact appointment time.
- Training progress depends on attendance, practice, and owner follow-through.
Puppy Basics pricing
30-minute private lesson
$40 per lesson
A focused session for puppy basics when one clear issue needs direct coaching.
1-hour private lesson
$70 per lesson
More time for puppy basics, repetition, handler coaching, and a larger training goal.
Three 30-minute lessons
$110 total - save $10
Three focused puppy basics sessions with practice and follow-up between lessons.
Three 1-hour lessons
$195 total - save $15
Three full puppy basics sessions for goals that need a longer progression.
Is puppy basics right for you?
- Young dogs who need cleaner starts before habits become harder to unwind.
- Owners dealing with nipping, rough transitions, crate pushback, or overstimulation.
- Households that want a routine they can actually maintain.
What happens during puppy basics
- Clear puppy handling rules that fit the home, the puppy, and the owner's routine.
- A simple structure for rest, potty timing, rewards, and calm repetition.
- Straight guidance on what is normal puppy behavior and what needs earlier correction.
How to start puppy basics
- Select the lesson length that matches the work you need on the private training page.
- Share the dog's age, training level, and the handling or behavior details that matter.
- Finish checkout on the page and Barbara reaches out to confirm the exact lesson time.
Where puppy basics is available
The training location in The Acreage serves handlers from Avenir, Arden, The Acreage, Bayhill Estates, IBIS, Pineapple Park, Loxahatchee, Royal Palm Beach, Westlake, Palm Beach Gardens, West Palm Beach, and nearby Palm Beach County communities.
Training location: 12458 Key Lime Blvd, The Acreage, FL 33412. Clients travel from Avenir, Arden, The Acreage, Bayhill Estates, IBIS, Pineapple Park, Loxahatchee, Royal Palm Beach, Westlake, Palm Beach Gardens, West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County.
Choose a class or private lesson
Select a 30-minute or 1-hour private lesson and finish checkout on the private training page.
Client feedback
Nancy
★★★★★
Barbara Bounds is amazing with dogs and people. She knows how to balance work and play for our terrier, Chase, which has helped improve his behavior. She has taught us so much about dog training.
Corinne
★★★★★
My shelties and I have been training with Ms. Barbara for a couple of years now. She has a large, safe space to work, lots of experience to help dogs through challenges, and safety is always her top priority.
Questions before booking training
What is the price for puppy basics?
Puppy Basics uses the posted private lesson prices: $40 for 30 minutes, $70 for 1 hour, $110 for three 30-minute lessons, or $195 for three 1-hour lessons.
How do I book training?
Choose a posted class or private lesson, share the requested dog and training details, and Barbara will confirm class placement or the exact appointment time.
Which areas do you cover?
The training location in The Acreage serves handlers from Avenir, Arden, The Acreage, Bayhill Estates, IBIS, Pineapple Park, Loxahatchee, Royal Palm Beach, Westlake, Palm Beach Gardens, West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County.