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We offer a range of services to meet the needs of every client. Unsure of what you need? We'd be happy to set up a phone consult to discuss your individual needs.

  • Our Puppy Training Consultation is a great choice for new puppy owners who are feeling overwhelmed or want to start off on the right paw. We’ll help you establish a strong foundation at home and give you practical tools to build a confident, well-mannered puppy.

    It’s also a great option for families planning to send their puppy to a Board & Train program around 6 months of age, so you can start building those important foundations early.

    What’s Covered:

    • Basic commands to begin working on with your puppy

    • How to build a strong bond with your puppy

    • How to properly socialize your puppy

    • Training approaches that best fit your puppy and your family’s needs

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  • In the 4 lesson package we will cover all your basic household commands to make day-to-day life easier.

    Lesson 1- Come, Sit & Break

    Lesson 2- Place, Off & Break

    Lesson 3- Heel

    Lesson 4- Down

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  • The 8 lesson package includes basic commands and advanced commands of your choice, or this time could be used to work on reactivity.

    Lesson 1- Come, Sit, Break

    Lesson 2- Place, Off, Break

    Lesson 3- Heel

    Lesson 4- Down

    Lesson 5-8 is often used for reactivity. If this is not needed for your dog, we offer advanced commands. (Middle, Touch, Come to Heel, Distance Commands, Speak, Directional Commands)

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  • This program is great for those looking to achieve some extra freedom for their pups with normal distraction level. Whether it be running around in a park or holding a place command while having company over.

    On-Leash Commands-

    • Come

    • Sit

    • Place

    • Loose-Leash Walking

    • Down

    • Off

    • Door Boundaries

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  • The 2 Week Board and Train is our most popular and well rounded package!

    This package is designed to give you ultimate reliability in all environments. This package includes off-leash capability and stability. Each 2 week board and train is individually evaluated and we build a custom training program around your dog!

    Commands included-

    • Come

    • Sit

    • Heel

    • Place

    • Off

    • Down

    • Door Boundaries

    extended durations of commands included

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  • Introducing our Behavior Management Package, meticulously crafted to instill reliability in dogs exhibiting reactive or aggressive behavior towards other dogs or people.

    This package is tailored to address your dog's unique challenges, enhancing the quality of your daily interactions with your furry companion.

    Say goodbye to stress and hello to a more enjoyable life with your pup.

    This package is based on individual dogs needs and not a one size fits all.

    This program is for you if:

    • You have a highly reactive dog

    • Your dog resource guards (food, toys, people)

    • Your dog has extreme separation anxiety

    • Your dog struggles with Aggression

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  • We offer exclusive boarding for clients that have participated in training with us.

    Our boarding includes training refreshment through dedicated sessions with your pup, walks and play!

    $55/Day

  • "Our puppy, Frosty, came out of Firm Foundations 2 week board and train a refined and cooperative puppy! His demeanor at home overall was much more calm and obedient and our neighborhood walks are so much more pleasant after his training. Austin is a great coach to families learning to keep the boundaries and commands a consistent part of life. We are grateful for the guidance and expertise Firm Foundations has provided!"

    Former Customer- Lauren P

  • "Austin was amazing to work with. As a first time dog owner, I was anxious about leaving our dog with anyone. Austin was reassuring, kind, professional and responsive. He took great care of our pup and kept us up to date on his progress. He was patient with our puppy and us. His calm and reassuring demeanor was absolutely what we all needed. I would absolutely recommend Austin for your puppy’s training."

    Former Customer- Alyson T

  • "Our dog Winston is a rescue that missed socialization as a puppy and became aggressive towards people at random times. We needed help! Winston spent two weeks with Austin and came home a well behaved dog. We now have the tools and training to keep what Austin began, which was building Winston’s confidence and understanding of commands. This is an investment that is well worth it!"

    Former Customer- Nicole K

  • "Austin is the best! My sheepadoodle spent a week with him and came back with great manners, as well as major improvement in leash walking and reactivity. Before, it was stressful walking her but now it’s so enjoyable for the both of us. Austin is also just a great person and runs his business with great care for dog parents. He made sure I felt confident and prepared when I picked up my dog. I’m so thankful and already recommending him to everyone I know."

    Former Customer- Gillian H

  • "Austin was wonderful with our hound mix, Bruce! We did a one week board in training with Austin at Firm Foundations. Bruce has excellent door manners now, has stopped pulling things off the counter and walks wonderfully on a leash. He holds his place despite distractions and listens SO well to commands. We highly recommend Firm Foundations for anyone looking for dog training!"

    Former Customer- Haley M

  • "Fantastic and exceptional trainer. Austin trained our 7 month old Golden Retriever. We got back a great and very well trained Companion and family member. We highly recommend this company."

    Former Customer- Philip H