Foundations

Everything that works later gets built on this.


Dogs don’t have usually have training problems, they have clarity problems. Foundations is the operating system your dog lives by, clear communication, co-regulation, and a human who knows how to advocate.

Learn • Build • Lock In

  • A puppy lies on grass while a person gently touches its nose, with the text 'Learn Foundations' and 'Baby alligators, knuckleheads, and normies, join us in classes.' overlaid.

    Join us in a 4-week class with online resources, community, and a solid jumping off point.
    **Note: this is not an appropriate starting point for reactive dogs. Immersive foundation programs…lessons, day school, or boarding school would be the starting point to lock things in. If that’s your pup, reach out.

    Pup Foundations (under 6 mo)
    Knucklehead Foundations (over 6 mo)

  • A dog lying on grass being gently touched by a person's hand with text overlay that reads 'Build Foundations' and 'Build with 1:1 lessons and classes and sport & social club.'

    Join us in a 4-week class; 1:1 lessons with you/drop off and we train; plus continued community learning in Sport & Social club or Puppy Socials if under 6 months. This is a perfect combo of the 1:1 expertise we’re known for and group practice sessions.
    **Note: this is not an appropriate starting point for reactive dogs. Immersive foundation programs…lessons, day school, or boarding school would be the starting point to lock things in. If that’s your pup, reach out.

  • A dog lying in green grass, being hand-fed a treat. Overlay text reads 'Lock in Foundations' with a subtext 'We set solid foundations in our immersive programs.'

    We do the heavy lifting and exposure work in the real world through immersive programs at day or boarding schools. Perfect for those looking for big support or to transform behavioral challenges- reactivity, etc.

Foundations isn’t the finish line. It’s the starting point for a bigger life with your dog.

A golden retriever dog with its tongue out, wearing a harness, outdoors on green grass with a blurred background. Overlaid text reads, "Let's talk about your dog. Chat with our team about your knucklehead, and we'll map your starting point."