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Survive the Puppy Stage—and Raise a Dog You’ll Love Living With

The biting. The barking. The accidents. The chaos. You’re doing your best, but Google can’t replace personalized training. We’ll help you get through the wild puppy months and build better habits for life.

You’re Not a Bad Puppy Parent—Your Puppy’s Just... a Puppy

Inside this guide, you’ll learn exactly how to handle those “what do I do now?!” moments without the guilt, confusion, or chaos.

Our Puppy Training Programs

Simple. Effective. Puppy-approved.

We offer fun, foundational programs designed to build your puppy’s confidence, trust, and manners for life. Whether you’re looking for hands-on coaching or full-service support, we’ve got a program that fits your goals—and your growing pup.

After a few sessions with A Dog's Life Training, your puppy will…

✅ Understand your “house rules”
Socialize and make friends easily
✅ Feel confident in new situations
Look to you for guidance
✅ Have not-quite-impeccable-but-pretty-darn-good manners

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Real Results from Real Charlotte Dog Owners

The lessons have been really easy to follow, even for us as first-time dog owners. There's nothing so complicated that we can't practice it on our own, when we're not with Samantha. It's awesome to be able to hang out with our other friends who have dogs, and for them to say that Riggs is the most well-behaved one there, even at four months old!

-Kyle Harrison, Mooresville NC

-Kyle

Our Puppy Training Programs

We offer simple, effective, and fun training programs designed to build your puppy’s confidence, trust, and good habits for life. Whether you want personalized lessons or hands-on support, we have a program that fits your needs—and your lifestyle.

Personalized Puppy Training at Home

Whether you prefer expert coaching in your home or the convenience of virtual lessons, we’ll guide you every step of the way. Our hands-on in home dog training lessons takes place where your puppy lives and learns best.

We’ll tackle everyday challenges like potty training, chewing, jumping, and biting. Plus, you'll learn essential commands like Sit, Down, Come, Place, and Off—all while building a strong, lasting bond with your puppy.

Get personalized feedback, answers to your questions, and a customized plan designed to help your puppy thrive.

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Stay and Train Programs 

Short on time or need some extra help?
 

Let us handle the hard work for you. With our stay & train program, your puppy will stay with us to learn essential skills like potty training, crate training, and leash manners. And when your pup comes home, you’ll feel confident knowing exactly how to maintain their progress.
 

Limited Availability- Our program is intentionally small-scale—we only accept two dogs at a time to give your puppy the personalized attention they deserve.
 

  • 1-Week Program: Focused help for specific struggles.

  • 2-Week Program: A solid foundation for a well-mannered puppy.

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So how does this work? 

Schedule An Evaluation

Let’s chat! We’ll learn about your puppy, your goals, and your biggest challenges so we can recommend the best next step.

Choose Your Training Option

Whether you want one-on-one lessons or full-service support, we’ll help you pick the program that fits your schedule and your puppy’s needs.

Transform Your Puppy

With the right plan, expert coaching, and a little consistency, you’ll go from chaos to calm—and raise a puppy you can proudly take anywhere.

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Start Your Puppy On A Firm Foundation

Just like little humans, puppies thrive with consistency, clear boundaries, and loads of love. Structured puppy training is a game-changer—it pays off in confidence, calmness, and connection for years to come.

We’ll start with weekly visits at your home to tackle the essentials: potty training, crate comfort, socialization, leash skills, and foundational commands like Sit, Down, Come, and Place.

As your puppy grows (usually around 5–6 months), we’ll begin meeting at dog-friendly spots around Charlotte. These sessions introduce new environments and distractions so your pup learns to stay calm and focused—no matter where you go.

From there, you can either continue private lessons or enroll in a Board & Train to level up obedience and reliability.

 

Will it feel magical?
Honestly, sometimes it does. We’ve been called the Fairy Dogmother more than once. But real transformation takes effort. You’ll have weekly “homework” to practice the exercises we introduce—because consistency is what turns training into habits.

"Neither of us grew up with family dogs..."

Hear how two first time pet parents are doing on their puppy training journey with handsome little Riggs

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Get Ready To Live An Extraordinary Life With Your Pup


A well-trained puppy is a happy puppy. And if puppy ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy. 


A Dog’s Life Training helps shape your little one into the perfect companion for a big, adventurous life together. 


Take the first step by reaching out today!

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