Puppy Training: The early days don’t have to feel like survival mode
Bringing home a puppy is equal parts joy, teeth, and mystery stains.
One minute they’re asleep on your lap, the next they’ve stolen your sock and are zooming around the kitchen table, or on it. Centre Stage Dog Training offers carefully crafted training packages designed for every stage of your puppy’s development.
Each program comes with built-in support: personalized notes after lessons, feedback between sessions, and video reviews to help you stay on course.
“Jacqueline is AMAZING!! She has helped me out immensely with my puppy Skylar!! Skylar loves Jacqueline!! I can’t thank her enough for all her knowledge and help!!”
- Patti B.
Step 1: Start with a Consultation
In-person: $175 | Virtual: $160 (1 hour)
Every great training plan starts with a conversation. During an initial consultation we’ll assess your puppy’s needs, set clear goals, and get started on training right away. You’ll leave with a personalized training plan and recommendations for the best program to match your lifestyle and your puppy.
Step 2 (recommended): Done-for-You Puppy Training
Want a cheat sheet to a well-behaved puppy? Short on time or energy? Let your trainer handle the heavy lifting while you keep the cuddles and wins! In our done-for-you packages, Jacqueline trains your puppy twice a week, focusing on manners, social confidence, leash skills, and calm routines. Each week includes a transfer session so you can stay involved, keep progress going at home, and enjoy your puppy!
All packages include:
A training video library of skills your puppy is learning
Weekly transfer lessons to teach you how to continue progress and succes
One follow-up session within a month after training ends
Unlimited Q&A, office hours, and virtual trainer support throughout your program
Custom management plan, enrichment options, and overviews of all training sessions
Four-Week Day Training
Our most comprehensive package, for long-lasting, real time results!
$2,145
Eight one-hour done-for-you sessions and four transfer sessions completed over five weeks. One follow up to be used within a month of package completion!
Three-Week Day Training
$1,650
Six one-hour done-for-you sessions and three transfer sessions completed within four weeks
Perfect for building stronger focus, confidence, and consistency.
Two-Week Day Training
$1,155
Four one-hour done-for-you sessions and two transfer sessions completed within three weeks
Ideal for a quick jumpstart on manners, leash walking, and calm behavior.
*All prices listed exclude CT sales tax. Custom packages and payment plans are available upon request.
Step 2b or C: Private Coaching Packages
Learn side-by-side with your puppy through clear instruction and hands-on practice. Perfect for people who want to understand the “why” behind the training and see progress unfold in real time or are looking for maintenance training.
All packages include:
Custom session overviews with access to training videos
Resources for common puppy challenges (house training, crate comfort, biting, and more)
Unlimited Q&A and virtual trainer support during your program and for one month after it ends
Video feedback on your training submissions each week
Puppy Mastery Program
$1750 in person | $1700 hybrid | $1600 virtual
Ten one-hour sessions completed within twelve weeks
For dog lovers who want it all: reliability, confidence in new places, and smooth daily routines.
Puppy Essentials Program
$1050 in person | $1020 hybrid | $960 virtual
Six one-hour sessions completed within seven weeks
Build stronger manners and confidence through socialization, recall, and leash walking.
Puppy Pre-School Program
$700 in person | $680 hybrid | $640 virtual
Four one-hour sessions completed within five weeks
Focus on foundations that make everyday life easier and start building calm routines from day one.
*All prices listed exclude CT sales tax. Custom packages and payment plans are available upon request.
“Jacqueline is tremendously patient, compassionate, and supportive of our whole family. She helped us teach our pup how to become a canine good citizen and the basics for service dog training!”
- Melissa
Exclusive group classes
All puppy-program families and graduates get priority access to our small group classes. These are limited to five dogs or fewer, giving you personal feedback while your puppy learns to focus around real-world distractions.
One popular example is Patio Pups - a confidence-building series that takes you and your puppy to local patios, markets, and town walks to practice calm behavior in public. Classes are offered in Wethersfield, CT and surrounding areas. Virtual and pop-up options are also available for graduates.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The moment your puppy comes home. And if they’ve already been home a while? The answer is still now. Early training builds trust, prevents problem behaviors, helps you troubleshoot tricky moments, and lets you both relax into daily life.
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House manners, polite greetings, leash skills, recall, calm alone time, and confidence in new places. We focus on what makes daily life easier, not just what looks good on paper.
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Training in your real environment helps new habits stick faster. Virtual sessions means you can troubleshoot even when the trainer isn’t with you, and get support without waiting for your next appointment.
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That’s what the initial consultation is for. We’ll chat about your puppy, your schedule, and your goals, then match you with the best option.
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Yes. Training should fit real life - just reach out and we’ll work it out.
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You’ll have the option to continue with advanced lessons, join our group classes, or simply enjoy your well-trained puppy. We’ll make sure you have a plan that keeps progress rolling.