At Kairo’s K9s Training, we believe that the first months of a puppy’s life shape everything that comes after—from confidence and emotional stability to obedience, social skills, and trust in their handler. Bond Builders: Power Puppies is designed to give you and your puppy the strongest possible start, blending early obedience with structured socialization and real-world foundations.

 

This program isn’t just about teaching cues. It’s about helping your puppy feel safe, curious, regulated, and connected to you as their most important relationship. Through positive reinforcement, developmentally appropriate exercises, and confidence-building games, your puppy will learn how to navigate the world calmly and joyfully.

What You & Your Puppy Will Learn

 

• Marker Words & Timing
Clear, predictable communication so your puppy understands exactly what earns reinforcement.

• Socialization Done Right
Safe exposure to new people, dogs, sounds, surfaces, objects, and environments—preventing fear and reactivity later in life.

• Name Recognition & Engagement
Teaching your puppy to check in, offer eye contact, and choose you over distractions.

• Sit, Down, & Early Place Training
Beginning the foundation for calmness, manners, and impulse control.

• Loose Leash Walking Foundations
Building the first steps of polite walking—preventing pulling before it starts.

• Recall Foundations (Come When Called)
Conditioning a positive, enthusiastic response to your recall cue.

• Bite Inhibition & Puppy Play Skills
Teaching soft mouths, appropriate play, and gentle interactions.

• Confidence Building Games
Exploring new textures, tunnels, wobble boards, and puzzles to prevent fearfulness and build resilience.

• Handling, Grooming & Vet-Prep
Gentle cooperative-care exercises to prepare your puppy for a lifetime of stress-free handling.

Why Choose This Class?

 

• Designed specifically for puppies in their critical learning window.
• Focuses on emotional safety, confidence, and trust before advanced obedience.
• Helps prevent reactivity, fear, and behavior issues before they begin.
• Small class size ensures personalized coaching for you and your puppy.
• All methods follow LIMA principles—least intrusive, minimally aversive.
• Practical skills that translate directly into everyday home life.

By the End of This Program, You’ll Have:

• A confident puppy who is curious, adaptable, and well-socialized.
• A clear communication system that supports future training success.
• Early obedience skills rooted in engagement, not pressure.
• Foundations for calmness, impulse control, and cooperative care.
• A stronger bond that becomes the heart of all future learning.

At Kairo’s K9s Training, we believe great training starts with building a strong relationship between you and your dog. That’s why our Bond Builders: Beginner Obedience program is designed to help new dog owners lay a solid foundation of trust, communication, and skills that set your dog up for lifelong success.

 

Over the course of six weeks, you and your dog will learn together through positive reinforcement, science-based methods, and a relationship-first approach. This isn’t just about “commands”—it’s about giving you the tools to understand your dog, meet their needs, and work as a team in everyday life.

 

What You & Your Dog Will Learn:

 

• Marker Words & Timing – Learn the foundation of clear communication so your dog always understands what earns a reward.

• Name Recognition & Focus – Build engagement so your dog turns to you even in distracting environments.

• Sit, Down, & Place – Teach essential cues for calmness and impulse control.

• Loose Leash Walking Basics – Start teaching your dog how to walk politely on leash without pulling.

• Recall Foundations (Come When Called) – Establish the first steps of a reliable recall.

• Impulse Control Games – Fun, practical exercises to teach patience and manners.

 

Why Choose This Class?

• Perfect for puppies and adult dogs who are just starting training or need a refresher.

• Focuses on building trust, engagement, and emotional safety before obedience.

• Small class sizes ensure you get personalized guidance for your unique dog.

• Provides practical skills for real-life situations, not just drills.

 

By the end of this program, you’ll have:

• A dog who listens with joy, not fear.

• The confidence to communicate clearly and kindly.

• A stronger bond that carries into all future training and adventures together.

 

This class is the first step in our structured training series:

• Bond Builders: Beginner Obedience

• Bond Builders: Intermediate Obedience

• Bond Builders: Advanced Obedience