Puppy Training Bradenton FL

On Command K-9 Academy provides expert puppy training in Bradenton, FL, focusing on the specialized needs of young dogs just becoming accustomed to life in your home. We’re experts in canine development and use techniques and programs that emphasize the learning and behavioral needs of energetic puppies who eagerly and happily absorb quality training.  

Explore our Puppy Training Techniques and Focus Areas 

Depending on your short- and long-term goals for your dog, we construct a training program built on our experience and best canine practices to teach essential behaviors and manageability. 

Basic Commands

We work with fundamental commands as baseline learning points. We use positive reinforcement to teach basic commands like “sit,” “stay,” “come,” and “down.” We teach these simple, lifelong skills in a way that encourages your puppy’s love for learning.

House Training

Early life house training involves teaching a puppy permanent habits about where to go to the bathroom. We imprint routines through crate training, close attention, and teaching the importance of recognizing the difference between sleeping and living indoor areas and appropriate outdoor places.

Socialization

A dog’s early months are the most important time to expose them to different people, animals, environments, and sounds. We help dogs avoid fearfulness or aggression in response to different stimuli as they grow.  

Leash Manners

As part of puppy training in Bradenton, FL, we introduce young dogs to walking on a leash, learning not to pull, and the fundamentals of coming to heel and walking calmly beside their handler. We teach behaviors that emphasize safety and control in various public environments.

Bite Inhibition

Almost all puppies enter the world hard-wired to explore new things with their mouths. We teach puppies to master and control their bite strength and behavior to avoid harmful or destructive habits.  

Behavioral Manners

We help puppies master basic good manners around the house and in public. We reinforce positive behaviors like sitting down when necessary while inhibiting jumping up on people, chewing on inappropriate items, and similar poor behaviors.

Development of Good Habits

Our team works on establishing predictable and comfortable routines for feeding, sleeping, and playtime to set boundaries and the foundation for lifelong good behavior.

How We Differentiate Puppy and Adult Dog Training

As we take a personalized approach to puppy training in Bradenton, FL, we use specialized methods that meet the needs of developing canines: 

• Developmental stage. Puppies absorb information — whether beneficial or harmful — quickly. We leverage the “learning sponge” phase of canine life to instill good habits that will last a lifetime.
• Energy levels. Puppies have what usually seems like boundless energy. We use that energy to channel activities into positive learning activities.  
• Training techniques. Puppy training often uses more playful, engaging methods because puppies are highly motivated by play and discovery.  

On Command K-9 Academy is Bradenton’s Choice for Professional Puppy Training 

Bradenton dog owners trust the expert team led by Mark Jacobs, one of the nation’s leading dog trainers for four decades. We take a highly personalized approach to every puppy training project that focuses on each animal’s needs, breed, and personality. We take a positive approach that uses appropriate tools and methods to reinforce training and behaviors. 

If you would like to discuss the best training available for your new puppy, contact On Command K-9 Academy online or call us at (941) 416-3489 to schedule a consultation for puppy training in Bradenton, FL, and to learn more about our program for young dogs.