The first sixteen weeks, done right
Puppy Program
Everything you need for a puppy that grows into a well-behaved adult — from potty training to socialization to bite inhibition.
For the first sixteen weeks, where getting it right is far easier than fixing it later.
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The problem
Why The First Sixteen Weeks Decide Everything
If any of these sound familiar, this course was built for you.
“He bites everything, and it's getting worse.”
Hands, ankles, the kids, the furniture. You've tried yelping, ignoring, and saying no. None of it is landing, and you're starting to worry it isn't a phase.
“Nobody sleeps.”
Crying in the crate half the night, puddles by the door in the morning. You're running on four hours and second-guessing the crate entirely.
“Everyone gives me different advice.”
The breeder says one thing, the vet another, the internet a third. You're improvising with a sixteen-week window that doesn't come back.
“I'm scared of doing socialization wrong.”
You've been told to socialize him and also to keep him away from other dogs until his shots are done. Both are true, and nobody has told you how to do both at once.
Puppy Program gives you the exact system — in the order it has to happen in. Step by step. No guessing.
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The curriculum
What you’ll actually learn
Followed in order. Each one builds on the last, which is the part random videos can never give you.
Crate training and potty training
House rules from day one
Engagement and bite inhibition
What gear to buy — and what to skip
Basic obedience and leash walking
Recall for puppies
Socialization, done safely
Proactive vs reactive raising
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What’s included
What’s inside Puppy Program
Every piece of it included in the one payment.
Video modules
Video Modules
“The first sixteen weeks, week by week.”
- Crate training and potty training
- House rules from day one
- Engagement and bite inhibition
- Basic obedience and leash walking
- Socialization, done safely
Included in the course
Books & guides
Books & Guides
“The reference you will actually reach for.”
- Dog Socialization Secrets
★★★★★
“A friend sent me this guide and I finally get it.” — Michelle K.
$39.99Included in the course
Worksheets & checklists
Worksheets & Checklists
“Tick it off, week by week.”
- The Puppy Starter Checklist — your first 30 days
- Socialization targets that matter
- What to buy, and what to skip
Included in the course
What’s inside
Follow it in order. Each lesson builds on the one before it — and 1 is free to watch right now.
01Weekly Curriculum
- ▶Potty TrainingFree preview8 min
- House Rules8 min
- Engagement5 min
- Leash Walking Basics5 min
- The Three Ds6 min
- Intro To Recall8 min
- Socialization14 min
- Behavioural Issues23 min
02Lessons and Troubleshooting
- Choosing A Crate3 min
- Common Puppy Behaviours And How To Fix Them23 min
- Crate Games6 min
- Crate Training Schedule2 min
- Determining Your Puppys Play Style6 min
- Down And Place4 min
- Drop It3 min
- Easy Leave It4 min
- FAQs On House Rules2 min
- Finding The Right Playmates4 min
- How To Build Engagement2 min
- How To Crate Train Your Puppy11 min
- Identifying And Fixing Problematic Behaviours7 min
- Isolate A Weakness7 min
- Leave It11 min
- Loading The Clicker1 min
- Make Play FUN1 min
- Managing Movement In The House1 min
- Marker Foundations25 min
- Potty Training Dos And Donts5 min
- Proactive vs Reactive Puppy Training27 min
- Proper Food Handling1 min
- Puppy Training Gear7 min
- Puppy Walking Tips And Positioning4 min
- Recall Troubleshooting And Tips3 min
- Rules For The Kitchen1 min
- Rules For The Living Room And Bedroom2 min
- Sit2 min
- Teaching The Command5 min
- The Three Ds6 min
- Tips For Success3 min
- Top 4 Potty Training Myths2 min
- Troubleshooting — Crying In The Crate2 min
- Troubleshooting Engagement For A Distracted Puppy6 min
- Troubleshooting Obedience12 min
- Welcome To The Puppy Course3 min
- What NOT To Teach1 min
- What To Put In The Crate6 min
- Where To Put The Crate In Your Home3 min
- Why You Should Crate Your Puppy4 min
- Why You Should Use A Clicker2 min
Real feedback
Straight from our DMs
What people are sending us @k9academyto
day 3 and my dog walked past a german shepherd without reacting. day THREE
ok update — 2 weeks in and my wife actually WANTS to walk Luna now. haven't seen that in a year
the leash walking chapter alone was worth it. my arm doesn't hurt after walks anymore lol
Michelle K. commented: showed my vet the progress videos and she asked where I got the books. sending her the link
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ok so we did our first off leash walk today at the ravine near our house. milo came back EVERY time. i actually cried lol. we've had him 3 years and i never thought this was possible
hey anesh just wanted to say the leash walking section alone fixed our walks. rocky used to pull so hard my shoulder hurt. day 3 and he's walking loose leash. haven't even started the ecollar stuff yet
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Questions
Frequently asked questions
Is this right for my dog?
Yes. The system works for all breeds and ages. Whether you have a puppy or an adult dog, it builds on-leash skills first and then progresses. The foundation is the same regardless of breed, size or temperament — start with the track that matches the problem you actually have.
Do I need an e-collar?
Only for off-leash work. The foundations work without one. Where an e-collar genuinely helps — off-leash reliability at distance — the course walks you through a safe, fair introduction step by step, so you understand exactly how to use one before it ever goes on your dog.
How long until my dog is reliable?
Most owners see noticeable results within a few weeks, usually on the leash first. Full off-leash reliability is a month or two of consistent work. Reactivity is measured in months, and anyone promising faster is selling something.
Is this just a book, or is there video?
Video. The courses are filmed lessons in sequence — real dogs, real streets, a real trainer — with the drills written out so you can watch it done and then follow along. The written guides back them up.
What if it doesn't work for my dog?
You're covered by our 30-day money back guarantee. Work through it, and if it hasn't moved the needle, email info@k9academy.ca for a full refund. No hoops, no hassle, no risk.
Puppy Program
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