Puppy Training Programs
"Val is life changing! We brought home our beautiful golden girl. FULL of energy, a ball of anxiety, and highly reactive, we found ourselves very overwhelmed. Val is patient, kind, and it is so obvious how much she truly cares for you and your pup's journey! Our ultimate goal was to trust Ellie off leash and we have certainly surpassed that! Val will truly be your biggest fan and makes the entire training process so much fun! I could go on and on and on, but there aren't enough words to describe how grateful we are!"
-Kara, Jeff, & Ellie
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Work with Venture Doggie!
Getting a new puppy is super fun, but it’s also a lot of work! Puppies need to learn how to potty outside, feel confident out in the world, stop biting and chewing on you or your furniture, and how to be calm and actually listen. If they don’t learn these things now, they might grow up scared of new people or dogs, which can lead to problems like lunging, barking or acting out in fearful or aggressive ways in the future.
I can help your puppy learn good manners, such as settling down easily at home or during walks, greeting people calmly, and feeling confident in new situations or around new things. This way, your puppy grows up to be a confident, happy, and well-behaved dog who listens well and is a joy to be around and take places!
You can choose a program based on what works best for your preferences. The biggest difference between programs is how much training I handle for you, and the goals you want for your puppy. I encourage aiming for the behaviors you want in your adult dog to set them up for long-term success!
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*TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR A PUPPY PROGRAM PUPPIES MUST BE 8 MONTHS OF AGE AND UNDER*
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PUPPY STARTER PROGRAM
Imagine if your puppy was house trained, could easily relax in their crate or bed, and listened to you better all without mouthing and nipping!
Right now, you might be feeling concerned about who your puppy will grow up to be!Their little shark teeth are nipping everything in sight, they jump up on everyone, and they just won’t listen to anything you ask. They might be especially tricky around the kids because they just get so excited and you're worried someone might get hurt—especially as they keep growing bigger! Now, imagine if your puppy was house trained, could easily relax in their bed or crate, and listened to you better! Now you can feel proud of how well-behaved your puppy is around the house and feel more confident that they will grow up to be a great family dog! This program is typically completed in 3 weeks or less!
WHAT YOU GET:
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Unlimited Support: Text or email me anytime during the program—I’ll provide guidance whenever you need it.
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Private Lessons at Your Home: Sessions take place in your home, so we can address problems where they happen.
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Personalized Training Plan: You’ll get step-by-step guidance tailored to your puppy and your lifestyle.
RESULTS:
Your puppy will learn the skills to be house-trained, calmly relax in their bed or crate, and listen to you better —making life around the house easier and less overwhelming!
PUPPY EXPLORER PROGRAM
Imagine if your puppy could calmly relax with you in the house, walk calmly by your side, and behave politely. They’re no longer ignoring you. They're not chewing on you,your friends, or your home—instead, they’re listening and showing off their best manners!
Right now, your puppy might be full of energy—jumping, mouthing, and distracted on leash during walks. You might feel worried about taking them to new places or introducing them to new experiences, because you feel unsure of how to socialize them properly without creating more problems. Imagine if instead you felt confident knowing exactly how to raise and guide your puppy as they grow up to avoid problems down the road!
With the right guidance, your puppy can learn to be calm, confident, and well-behaved both at home and out on walks. They’ll become comfortable meeting new people or dogs, experiencing different environments, and handling new situations confidently. And by building these skills now, you’re helping them grow into a confident, happy adult dog, while avoiding future behavioral issues.
This program is typically completed in 4 months or less depending on your puppies age
WHAT YOU GET:
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Private sessions at your home
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Socialization field trips! So we can get your puppy feeling confident out in the world and avoid behavior problems later on
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6 months ADDITIONAL SUPPORT- for extra help or refresher sessions
RESULTS
Your puppy will learn great manners at home, walk politely on leash, and confidently handle new environments, people, and dogs—setting them up for a well-behaved and easy future with you!
This program includes essential puppy skills like house training, calm behavior at home, polite leash walking, and proper socialization to grow into a confident, well-mannered adult dog. With expert guidance, you’ll give your puppy a great head start for a happy, balanced life!
THE COMPLETE PUPPY BLUEPRINT
An all-in-one program designed to help your puppy become a confident, well-behaved adult dog by mastering house manners, leash skills, obedience, on leash & off-leash reliability, and socialization to prevent future behavioral issues like fear, reactivity, and aggression and ensure they thrive at home, on walks, hikes and during vet visits.
What if you could give your puppy everything they need to grow into a confident, well-behaved adult dog—all in one comprehensive program? Imagine your puppy relaxing calmly in their bed, walking politely by your side, hiking safely off leash with you, and behaving confidently wherever you go. This program isn’t just about fixing current challenges; it’s about preparing your puppy for a lifetime of success.
Right now, your puppy might be full of energy—jumping, mouthing, wild and distracted on leash, or struggling with focus or greeting guests. You might feel unsure about how to properly socialize them around other dogs or people, worried they could grow up to be reactive, fearful, or even aggressive. Perhaps you’re frustrated by chaotic walks or overwhelmed by the effort needed to keep them entertained. And vet visits? Those might feel ok now, but like another stress waiting to happen as your puppy matures.
With the Complete Puppy Blueprint, you’ll get a one-and-done program that covers everything your puppy will ever need to become a confident, well-rounded adult dog. From mastering house manners and leash skills to thriving in social situations, this program lays the ultimate foundation for your puppy’s future success. They’ll learn how to walk calmly on leash around distractions, focus on you in any environment, and even build the groundwork for off-leash reliability as they grow.
Your puppy will also learn how to be happily and comfortably handled for veterinary and grooming visits, so checkups and procedures feel safe and stress-free for both of you.
Through advanced socialization, your puppy will gain confidence meeting new dogs and people, helping to prevent future issues like fear, reactivity, or aggression. By the end of this program, you’ll have a calm, well-mannered puppy who listens to you and seamlessly fits into your life—whether at home, on walks, or out in the world. You'll also get the hard work done for you! I will come to you for "jumpstart days" to help speed up your puppies training and make training easier for you!
This all-inclusive program is typically completed in 6 months or less depending on your puppies age.
WHAT YOU GET:
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Private sessions at your home
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3 JUMPSTART DAYS so I can speed up training, do some homework for you, and make training easier!
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Access to group PUPPY CLASS!
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Socialization field trips! So we can get your puppy feeling confident out in the world and avoid behavior problems later on
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Advanced Leash Skills and Obedience & Off-Leash Preparation: so your puppy can be safely and successfully off leash as they grow & walk politely and focus on you around distractions.
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Veterinary Handling & Grooming Training: for stress-free visits the rest of their life!
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FREE Access to the happy handling online course
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LIFETIME SUPPORT! Additional guidance and refresher sessions as needed to ensure long-term success.
RESULTS:
Your puppy will be house-trained, walk calmly on leash, listen in any situation, gain confidence through socialization, develop off-leash skills, and feel comfortable during vet and grooming visits, giving you everything needed to raise a well-mannered, confident family dog.
"...I am now able to have all 3 pups doing tricks side by side taking treats. I never thought that would be pssible with my dog's guarding around the puppies...I never imagined this transformation was possible, and I’m so grateful for the lasting changes Val helped us achieve."
Thank you, Val, for helping me transition our 4.5-year-old Vizsla, who has anxiety and guarding issues, into a household with two new puppies—one ours and one our son’s. Before training, I constantly felt anxious, especially with food and toy guarding, fearing a fight could break out at any moment. But Val's three months of weekly in-home sessions gave me so many valuable techniques to address those concerns.
Val not only helped with guarding issues but also gave us the tools to establish clear routines, like feeding the dogs in their crates and setting boundaries in the kitchen, which greatly reduced the tension around food. I’m amazed that now, I can have all three dogs together, calmly doing tricks side by side and getting treats without the stress of guarding behaviors.I knew right from our initial phone consultation that Val was the trainer for us—her positive, fun approach resonated with me, and the gradual build-up of each week’s progress made the training enjoyable for me and my dogs. I’ve learned so much about reading my dogs’ emotional states and their body language, and I truly feel more confident in raising them as a well-behaved pack. I never imagined this transformation was possible, and I’m so grateful for the lasting changes Val helped us achieve.
-Jocelyn , Teeka, Syd, & Juice
