Our puppy prep school is an enriching day program where your new best friend can develop crucial skills during their formative months. Through gentle guidance and positive reinforcement, puppies learn basic cues, appropriate socialization, and essential manners in a safe and fun environment.

For our more mature students, our outdoor education program takes training out into the city. Trainers work with adolescents in real-world settings, helping them navigate urban challenges, respond reliably to cues amid distractions, and build confidence in different environments.

Our group classes cover the vital things you and your pup need to learn together so you can both enjoy life in the city. Taught by science-based, positive trainers with years of experience with puppies and older dogs, and a genuine love for teaching humans, too.

We believe learning happens best through joyful experience. Our supervised play sessions and small group sizes allow puppies to interact appropriately with peers, developing crucial social skills while burning energy in a safe space. Play isn’t just fun—it’s how puppies learn boundaries, communication, and cooperation.

Whether you bring your puppy to our full prep school or just one social, we’ll work hard to give them a learning experience they’ll remember forever, and help them be the best dog they can be!

Our outdoor program incorporates structured play that reinforces training while celebrating your dog’s natural instincts and abilities. From sensory enrichment activities to agility challenges, we create opportunities for dogs to engage their bodies and minds in ways that bring out their best.

The relationship between you and your dog is what truly matters. Everything we do at SF Puppy Prep is designed to strengthen this special connection. Our team of trainers and puppy counselors works closely with you, keeping you up to date through parent-teacher conferences and tailoring additional help to best help you and your best friend.

If your puppy or dog is experiencing challenges that would make it difficult for them to succeed in a group setting, our private lessons can give them the individualized attention they need to thrive while giving you the tools and insight to help them grow with you.

Whether through our puppy prep school program, outdoor education, group classes, or private lessons. we help create a foundation of trust and respect that deepens your bond for years to come. We don’t just train dogs—we help build partnerships that last a lifetime.

What's Next?

Check our FAQ page for answers to puppy parents’ most common questions about what we have to offer.

Need more support? Schedule a free 15-minute consultation call with our lead trainer. She’ll be happy to guide you to the best SF Puppy Prep program for you, or suggest an alternative if that’s a better option.

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