I brought home my first puppy (American Staffordshire Terrier) and wanted to both honor my breeder's requests for training and offer my puppy the best possible upbringing. I've had a dog before but she was a 1 year old rescue/stray Terrier and needed rehabilitation on top of training. This was my first opportunity to raise a pup and impact their upbringing, and I had so many questions on how to do this right. This video series really helped me understand new approaches, how to bond with my puppy during the lessons and teachings, and how to best approach raising a young puppy so that she grows up being a great ambassador for her breed and enjoys a long, loved life without stress or anxiety where possible. I learned a lot about how to be patient, understand behavior and development, and how to train a dog without using negative corrections. Amazing stuff. Both a lesson for the pups and the owners.

I learned 4-weeks ago today that we were getting a puppy! We've been on a wait list for some time, so this was great news. I had already done my research into pre-puppy foundation classes, puppy kindergarten classes, vets, doggy daycares and boarding facilities. Our breeder recommended Puppy Culture and I'm so glad that I chose this course for my pre-puppy foundation class! I have learned so much. I appreciated Jane's practical advice and loved following along with the students and their new pups and seeing how much they grew over the four week course. I still feel a little overwhelmed (I have 12-typewritten pages of notes), but I feel like I have a solid plan for when we bring our puppy home in 3.5 weeks. I loved that I could do the course at my own pace (I pause a lot to take notes) and my hubby could also do the course separate from me at his own pace. Overall, I'm very happy with the course and the entire Puppy Culture Full Power for Puppy Owners package (which included this course, the exercise and spay/neuter booklets, When Pigs Fly book, Attention is the Mother and original Puppy Culture videos, as well as clickers and other accessories.)

Thank you. Lots learned!

I’m a professional dog trainer and am about to bring a new puppy into our home. Even with years of experience, I found myself wanting a quick refresher from a source I trust on how to approach those critical first two weeks.

Revisiting the “With Open Arms and a Level Head” online program from Madcap University was exactly what I needed.

One of the unexpected challenges of experience is that sometimes knowing too much can become overwhelming, particularly when you there are endless approaches, opinions, and details competing for attention. This program helped me strip away the noise and refocus on what matters most in those early days.

The content is thoughtful, practical, and easy to absorb without feeling oversimplified. It reminded me to walk my training talk and approach this new puppy not just as a trainer, but as a person welcoming a new family member into our home.

Highly recommend for both first-time puppy owners and experienced dog professionals looking to reset and start intentionally.

Very informative….already put into practice with great results.