Puppy Training in Gainesville, FL
Off Leash K9 Training Gainesville starts puppies before the five-month mark with a $100 consultation, a $400 AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy package, or a one- or two-week Puppy Board & Train — positive-reinforcement work built around potty training, crate training, and socialization, so your pup is ready for Basic Obedience at five months.
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Why Puppy Training Starts Before Five Months
Basic Obedience with the e-collar starts at five months old because of your dog’s growth and socialization window — so Off Leash K9 Training Gainesville runs a separate puppy track for everything that comes before it. Puppy training is not a replacement for Basic Obedience; it is the foundation that lets both of you excel when the real obedience work begins.
Under five months, we train with the clicker and treat method. A clicker is a small device that makes a distinct click to instantly mark the behavior you want, followed immediately by a treat. Because the pup hears exactly when it got it right, it learns commands faster and knows it has not finished until it hears the click.
The things that make a new puppy hard to live with — accidents in the house, chewing, nipping, a crate it screams in — are the things every puppy option below is designed around. We can also teach you how to house train your pup so it learns to let you know when it needs to go outside.
Puppy Training Options and Prices in Gainesville, FL
Puppy training at Off Leash K9 Training Gainesville costs $100 to $1,700 depending on how much of the work you want to do yourself. The Puppy Training Consultation costs $100, the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Package costs $400, the 1 Week Puppy Board & Train costs $850, and the 2 Week Puppy Board & Train costs $1,700. All four are on our price list.
| Option | Format | Puppy age | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puppy Training Consultation | One 1-hour session | Under 5 months, most vaccinations done | $100 |
| AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Package | 6 private 30-minute classes over 6 weeks | Before Basic Obedience (5 months) | $400 |
| 1 Week Puppy Board & Train | 1-week immersive program | 8 weeks to 5 months | $850 |
| 2 Week Puppy Board & Train | 2-week immersive program | 8 weeks to 5 months | $1,700 |
To see how the puppy options compare with adult lessons and board & train, read the Gainesville dog training cost guide.
The $100 Puppy Consultation
The Puppy Training Consultation is one one-hour session for pups under five months that have the majority of their vaccinations, and it costs $100 at Off Leash K9 Training Gainesville. It is the right first step when you have a brand-new puppy, a list of questions, and no idea which habits to fix first.
- Commands introduced: Come, Down, Sit, and Leave It — the four that keep a young pup safe.
- Crate training overview so the crate becomes a den instead of a battleground.
- House training — how to stop the accidents and teach your pup to tell you when it has to go outside.
- Your questions answered about your new puppy or its training, whatever they are.
- Includes an e-collar and leash so the gear is ready when Basic Obedience starts at five months.
AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Package — $400
The AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Package is six completely private, 30-minute positive-reinforcement classes over six weeks, and it costs $400. It ends with the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy test, and your pup receives its AKC S.T.A.R. certificate on completion.
What you learn
- Potty training
- Nutrition
- First aid
- Vaccination schedules
- Socializing and imprinting
- Positive behavioral shaping
What your puppy learns
- Come
- Sit
- Place
- Heel
- Down
- …and if your pup is a quick learner, multiple trick commands
Six short private classes suit a puppy’s attention span better than one long one, and because they are spread over six weeks, the socialization and imprinting work happens across the exact stretch of Alachua County puppyhood when it matters most.
Puppy Board & Train: One Week or Two
Puppy Board & Train is an immersive program for pups aged 8 weeks up to 5 months: $850 for one week or $1,700 for two. Your puppy boards with a trainer and the days are concentrated on the four things new owners struggle with most:
- Potty training
- Crate training
- Bite inhibition — teaching those needle teeth to be gentle.
- In-home socialization with other dogs, so your pup learns dog manners in a real household.
Commands include Come and Sit, with some leash handling. The two-week version covers the same list with twice the time to make it stick. Adult dogs five months and up use the 2 Week Board & Train in Gainesville ($2,900) instead.
What Happens at Five Months
At five months your puppy graduates to Basic Obedience lessons in Gainesville — four private one-hour lessons for $650 with the e-collar — and the foundation you built here is what makes those four lessons go quickly. We are confident enough in the system to promise that if you are not completely amazed and satisfied in the first lesson, the lesson is free.*
- Puppy training in Gainesville, FL costs $100 (consultation), $400 (AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Package), or $850–$1,700 (1- or 2-week Puppy Board & Train).
- Puppy programs are for pups under five months and use the clicker/treat method; the e-collar waits until Basic Obedience at five months.
- Every option is built around potty training, crate training, and socialization — the problems that make a new puppy hard to live with.
* Lifetime refresher/support applies to the obedience commands included in your package. It is impossible to guarantee complete fixes of major behavioral issues such as dog aggression or people aggression; we can give you control and help you manage them. Ask us for details.
Gainesville Puppy Owners on the Results
“We now have a dog that we can enjoy even more because we can take him anywhere. We receive comments all the time on how well behaved he is and no one believes us when he says he is still only a puppy.”
“I just cannot say enough good things about the two-week board and train program!! She’s still our happy, friendly puppy, she just listens now! It’s definitely worth the money! I feel like we can enjoy our pup SO much more now that she listens and I have control of her wild behavior!”
Read every review on our testimonials page.
Puppy Training FAQ
When can I start training my puppy in Gainesville?
As soon as your puppy has the majority of its vaccinations. Off Leash K9 Training Gainesville takes puppies under five months into the $100 consultation, the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Package, or Puppy Board & Train (from 8 weeks old). E-collar Basic Obedience starts at five months.
How much does puppy training cost in Gainesville, FL?
Puppy training at Off Leash K9 Training Gainesville costs $100 for a one-hour Puppy Training Consultation, $400 for the six-class AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Package, $850 for the 1 Week Puppy Board & Train, and $1,700 for the 2 Week Puppy Board & Train. Every price is published on our pricing page.
What does the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Package cover?
Six private 30-minute positive-reinforcement classes over six weeks covering potty training, nutrition, first aid, vaccination schedules, socializing and imprinting, and positive behavioral shaping. Commands can include Come, Sit, Place, Heel, and Down, plus tricks for quick learners, and your pup receives an AKC S.T.A.R. certificate on completion.
Can a puppy do board and train?
Yes. Off Leash K9 Training Gainesville runs a Puppy Board & Train for pups aged 8 weeks up to 5 months: $850 for one week or $1,700 for two. It concentrates on potty training, crate training, bite inhibition, and in-home socialization with other dogs, with Come, Sit, and some leash handling.
Do puppies use the e-collar?
Not before five months. Off Leash K9 Training Gainesville trains younger puppies with the clicker and treat method, which marks the right behavior instantly and speeds up learning. E-collar Basic Obedience begins at five months old, and the consultation includes the e-collar and leash so you are ready when that day comes.
Give Your Gainesville Puppy the Right Start
Tell us your puppy’s age and what is driving you crazy this week, and we will point you to the consultation, the S.T.A.R. package, or a puppy board & train. Free phone consultations, 7 days a week, 9AM–9PM.