Puppy Preparatory
Puppy Preparatory

Puppy Preparatory

$1600
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Specific behaviors to address

Responds in about 1 min


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Introduction
How well you train and socialize your new puppy in its first few weeks sets the stage for its success in the years to come. Working with a new puppy is a full-time job, so I have made it mine! I have been raising foster puppies for 9 years and have had hundreds of dogs come through my door. Animal welfare is my passion and while working with multiple rescues and shelters, I noticed how many dogs were surrendered by their owners due to basic behavioral issues. Many such issues, like potty-training, crate-training, and socialization, can be solved with time, effort, and the guidance of an experienced trainer before becoming the type of problem that strains the relationship between puppy and owner. The goal of Puppy Preparatory School is to set puppies up for success in their new homes and help prevent negative behaviors in the future.
Overview

Hired 3 times

Serves Charlotte, NC

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13 employees

4 years in business

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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and value.

Great 4.7

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Sharon P.
Aug 27, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack

Hired on Thumbtack

Max had a great time at Puppy Preparatory!

Details: 1 - 2 years old • Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs) • Board and train at a facility • General obedience training • House training • Leash pulling • At the pro’s location

Dog Training
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Past Customer
Jan 14, 2022
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From Google

From Google

I sent my puppy there for the 4 week board and train program and I highly recommend Jamie! She sends updates constantly which made me feel better about being away from my pup for so long. She is highly professional and really helped my puppy with obedience and commands!
Puppy Preparatory's reply
Thank you so much Grace! We had so much fun working with Raleigh and hope to see her again soon.
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Past Customer
Jan 10, 2022
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From Google

From Google

Our 3 1/2 month old dude, Riggins stayed with Jamie at Puppy Preparatory for 2 weeks. Jamie is very responsive and does a great job of keeping you up to date on your dogs progress. Riggins was clearly welcomed into the pack right away and Jamie loved on him as we would. He learned a lot and he loved being at Puppy Preparatory. Riggins is 10 months old now and is going to be staying at Puppy Preparatory for a refresher course while we are out of town. We highly recommend Puppy Preparatory!
Puppy Preparatory's reply
Thank you so much, Amanda! We enjoyed Riggins so much during his Board & Train Program and are looking forward to seeing him again. We can't wait to see how much he has grown and help him brush up on all of his training!
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Past Customer
Jan 9, 2022
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From Google

From Google

Inola attended Puppy Preparatorys puppy daycare from early November through December. Jamie always checked to see if there were any areas of focus we wanted her to address as daycare included not only socialization but also obedience training. Inola was always eager to go to Jamies and was always exhausted after attending.
Puppy Preparatory's reply
Thank you so much, Lauren! We really appreciate you taking the time to leave a review. We absolutely loved working with Inola and hope to see her again soon!!
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Past Customer
Dec 28, 2021
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From Google

From Google

My puppy learned a lot here and I have been able to put into practice what Jamie and her team worked on during his stay.Pros:- my puppy came home crate trained and knowing some basic commands.- Speaking with Jamie has given me confidence to continue training at home.Cons:- Several times when I reached out for support or asking question, responses were delayed and my last time reaching out I received no response at all. I am disappointed that, especially for the price, I did not get more consistent support.
Puppy Preparatory's reply
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and offer feedback! We always welcome suggestions on how we can improve our program. I am so happy that your puppy learned a lot while in school with us and that you have been able to keep him/her progressing at home! We truly care about each and every one of our students and it is our goal to set them up for long-term success. We believe the virtual support included in the Board & Train Programs is an important part of that and apologize that you have not been satisfied with the support since graduation. We have now restructured our virtual support format to promote better communication and increase connection with our graduates. In addition to our new system for virtual support, our team is also growing every day and we are confident that these new additions will help us continue providing the highest quality of service that our students and their families deserve. Thank you again for the feedback, this is how we grow! Please feel free to reach out to me directly if you would like to discuss anything further.
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Jamie Huffman