Good Start Hound
Build a Dog You Can Live With, One Practical Week at a Time
You brought home your first dog because you wanted a companion. Instead, you may be managing pulling on walks, barking at the window, accidents in the house, painful biting and a dog who ignores you outside. The advice is everywhere. One person says to correct the behavior. Another says to ignore it. Your dog keeps practicing the same habits while you try to work out what to do next. First Dog Foundations gives you one repeatable, reward-based system. Over six weeks, you will practice the skills that make daily life easier at home, on walks and in public. A Good Start Hound trainer will show you what to do, watch you practice and help you adjust when your dog does not respond as expected. Classes stay small. Each group is capped at six dogs, so you do not disappear in a crowd. You get direct coaching on your timing, your setup and the specific behavior you are seeing at home. This is for first-time owners in Raleigh who brought home a puppy or newly adopted adult dog within the past six months. You do not need prior training experience. You do need to attend weekly class and practice between sessions. By the end, you will have a clearer routine, better handling skills and a4?
What you get
Six weekly trainer-led small-group classes
Groups capped at six dogs for individual feedback
Guided home practice between classes
Reward-based instruction without punishment or jargon
Practical work for home life, walks and public manners
What people say
By week three, Juniper stopped treating every walk like a sled race. I learned exactly when to reward her, and now we can pass another dog on the Greenway without getting dragged across the path.
Our rescue, Cal, barked at every guest who came through the door. The doorway routine we practiced gave us a clear plan. Last weekend, he stayed on his mat while four friends came in.
I was cleaning up accidents almost every morning and blaming myself for missing the signs. The class helped me set a schedule I could actually follow. Pepper has now gone five straight weeks without an accident indoors.
First Dog Foundations
$349six-week program
For first-time Raleigh dog owners with a puppy or newly adopted adult dog brought home within the past six months.
- Six weekly trainer-led small-group classes
- Maximum of six dogs per class
- Step-by-step help with pulling, barking, accidents, biting and recall
- Reward-based training you can repeat in real daily situations
- Guided home practice between classes
- Direct trainer feedback on your progress
Questions
Is First Dog Foundations right for my puppy or newly adopted adult dog?
Yes, if you brought your first dog home within the past six months and need help with home life, walks or public manners. The program covers pulling, barking, jumping, biting and mouthing, accidents, settling, attention and recall. Your dog does not need prior training.
What is included in the $349 price?
You receive six weekly small-group classes, a step-by-step home practice plan and direct feedback from your trainer. Classes are capped at six dogs, so you get coaching based on what you and your dog are doing in the room. The full program costs about $58 per week.
How much time will training take between classes?
Plan on 10 to 15 minutes a day. Practice is split into short sessions that fit around meals, walks and normal routines. You will leave each class knowing exactly what to practice, how often to do it and what progress should look like.
What if my dog is too distracted, loud or excitable for a group class?
That is common, especially with puppies and recently adopted dogs. The six-dog limit gives each team space and individual support. Exercises begin at a manageable distance and difficulty. If your dog shows severe fear, aggression or distress that makes a group setting unsafe, we will recommend a more suitable training option before you enroll.
Will reward-based training work if treats are the only thing my dog listens to?
Yes. Food helps your dog understand which behavior pays off, especially while learning around distractions. You will also learn how to use access to walks, sniffing, play and attention as rewards, then reduce food rewards as the habit becomes reliable.
Can this program fix accidents, biting, pulling or poor recall in six weeks?
You should expect clearer communication, better daily routines and measurable progress during the program. Results depend on your dog's age, history and how consistently you practice. Six weeks is enough to build a repeatable system, but no responsible trainer can promise that every behavior will disappear on a fixed date.
Turn new-dog guesswork into calm daily habits.
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