Puppy Training - Train My Doodle

Available puppies

Our Comprehensive Puppy Training Program

We offer fully trained, non-shedding hypoallergenic standard doodles; occasionally, other breeds are available. Our in-house puppy training program is designed to develop well-behaved, loving family companions.

We work with a select few reputable breeders who understand our program needs. Relying on our trusted partner’s expertise, we handpick the best puppies based on their temperament and disposition, ensuring they are ideal candidates for our training program.

Most of our puppies come from parents who have been genetically tested. However, if a puppy’s parents have not been tested, we conduct the testing ourselves using EMBARK. While parent testing is ideal, it does not guarantee that the puppy will be free from health conditions.

In addition to training our puppies, we accept puppies, not ours for boarding and training. We offer three levels of puppy training for family-companion dogs, ensuring every pet in our program becomes a cherished member of their new family. Read more about the boarding and training program for puppies.

LEVEL 1: Foundational Skills

Developing Focus, Attention, and Obedience

Level 1 Puppy Training is centered on developing your puppy’s focus and attention, which are crucial for advancing obedience training. This stage lays the groundwork for basic obedience training while ensuring your puppy enjoys following commands.

Basic Potty-Crate Training: Puppies between 8-16 weeks need a routine and structured schedule to assimilate potty training effectively. By establishing a consistent potty schedule, puppies can achieve an accident-free environment, reducing the initial stress of puppy ownership. With early training, most puppies should be fully potty trained by 4-5 months.

Walking on a Leash: Through this training, your puppy will learn to accept a leash or harness and walk without jumping or biting the leash, common behaviors in untrained puppies that can persist into adulthood. Depending on their training progress, we may also introduce the “heel” command.

Introduction to Obedience Commands:

Come
Sit
Stay
Down
Break
No
Off

Socialization: Your puppy will socialize with other dogs and kids, becoming comfortable with being petted and handled by different people.

Desensitization to noises and touch is crucial for preventing excessive barking and potentially aggressive behaviors in the future. Puppies will be exposed to everyday household noises like vacuum cleaners, blow dryers, blenders, and traffic sounds. This exposure helps them remain calm in various environments and allows them to be touched and handled.

Resource Guarding Correction: Early signs of resource guarding will be addressed and corrected, promoting healthy behavior.

By completing Level 1 puppy training, your puppy will be ready to pass the AKC S.T.A.R. Program Test and often exhibit behaviors necessary for the AKC CGC Test.

This training phase typically takes 2 to 4 weeks, depending on your puppy’s age and progress. Click here to see available puppies.

Available Trained Puppies

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Benefits of Puppy Dog Boarding and Training

LEVEL 2: Tackling New Challenges

Skill Building & Reliability

Level 2 Puppy Training builds on the skills learned in Level 1, introducing more challenging exercises to help your puppy listen in more distracting environments. At this stage, training will further develop your puppy’s ability to focus and respond reliably, even amidst increased distractions.

Potty Training Reinforcement: Depending on age, your puppy may be around 95% potty trained by the end of this level, and the puppy will be comfortable inside the crate for a few hours. The puppy will have a potty schedule, making the transition to their new home smoother.

House Manners: Continued emphasis on good behavior inside the home, preventing the puppy from adopting destructive and obnoxious behaviors such as jumping on the furniture, chewing on inappropriate things, etc…

Walk on a Leash: Train your puppy to walk calmly on a leash and improve their leash manners.

Training to establish reliability to the basic commands learned during level 1 plus adding the following obedience commands:

No Bark / Quiet
Leave it
Heel
Inside / Outside
Settle
Place

Introduction to Door Training: Teach your puppy to stay inside and not run outside when the door opens.

Continuation of Socialization: Your puppy should continue socializing with other dogs and kids to ensure it is comfortable and friendly in different environments.

Increasing Distractions: Exposing your puppy to louder noises, crowds, and different environments to ensure they remain calm and well-behaved. Off-site training sessions are included to acclimate your puppy to various settings.

By the end of Level 2, most puppies meet all the requirements to pass the test for the AKC Good Canine Citizen Certification.

This training phase typically takes 3 to 6 weeks, depending on the puppy’s age and performance in foundational skills.

By the end of level 2, most puppies meet all the requirements to pass the test to obtain the AKC GOOD CANINE CITIZEN CERTIFICATION.

This training will take 3 to 6 weeks, depending on the puppy’s age.

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LEVEL 3: Advanced Skills

Perfecting Behaviors and Achieving Certification

By now, your puppy has a solid foundation and has mastered many obedience commands through puppy training. In Level 3 Puppy Training, we focus on polishing behaviors such as gentle play, avoiding jumping on strangers and responding to obedience commands despite distractions. This stage prepares your puppy to take the AKC Canine Good Citizen test, a crucial step toward becoming an emotional support, therapy, or service dog.

Fully Potty Trained: Your puppy will have consistent success with potty training.

Housebroken: The puppy understands and follows house rules.

Proficient in Obedience Commands: Continued reinforcement of all basic commands.

Settling and Remaining on a Mat: Training your puppy to stay calm and settled on a mat for extended periods.

Walking on a Loose Leash: Ensuring your puppy can walk calmly on a loose leash, even past difficult distractions like other people or dogs.

Responding to “Come” Despite Distractions: Training your puppy to reliably respond to the “Come” command, even when distracted by toys, other dogs, or people.

Waiting at a Door: Teaching your puppy to wait patiently at doors, preventing them from rushing out.

Correcting Nipping and Rough Play: Addressing and eliminating any remaining issues with nipping and rough play.

Upon completing Level 3 Puppy Training, your puppy should be at least seven months old and ready to pass the ten areas tested by the AKC for the Canine Good Citizen Test. It will also be ready to start public access training, moving closer to becoming a well-behaved, reliable companion in all environments.

Available Trained Puppies

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Tailored Programs for Optimal Results

Boarding & Training your puppy

Our puppy training program starts by assessing your puppy to understand the areas where they need the most help. This thorough evaluation allows us to set realistic milestones and tailor the training to match your puppy’s progress, ensuring the best results and setting the right expectations.

Board and Train Details: The minimum board and train period is two weeks, priced at $1500. This intensive training period is designed to instill key behaviors and obedience in your puppy.

Progress Updates: You can visit your puppy on weekends, and we will update you with pictures and videos, allowing you to monitor your puppy’s progress and stay connected throughout the training.

By understanding your puppy’s unique needs and setting achievable goals, our puppy training program ensures that your furry friend develops into a well-behaved and loving companion.

Learn more about our boarding and training program.

In-Home Private Classes

Enjoy personalized training right in the comfort of your own home

Experience the ultimate convenience of in-home private dog training, tailored specifically for dog parents in Miami-Dade and Broward County, Florida. With personalized lessons conducted in the familiar environment of your home, your dog can learn and thrive without the distractions of a busy training facility. In-home training allows you to address specific behavioral challenges where they happen most—right in your living space. This hands-on approach ensures your family is directly involved, fostering a deeper bond with your furry companion. Please note that virtual training classes are unavailable now, as we focus exclusively on delivering the best results through our private, in-person sessions. Read more about this service here

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Our Reviews

I selected Karina after looking at several trainers and breeders because of the small size of her operation and i could tell that she genuinely cared for these puppies! My pup has been traveling with me all over the east coast for work and he has been very well behaved. This is a testament to the work Karina poured into him early on to ensure he was well exposed to the world. Loud noises, small children, other dogs, he’s doing very good with all! Can’t thank Karina enough for her care and support throughout this process. Highly recommend working with her!

Stephanie Lin
September 28, 2023
Karina is the best. So trustworthy! I got two of my pups from her. I have 2 of the best golden doodles around. I would love to be a reference if you have any questions Karina can give you my number. If you’re on the fence , jump off of it. Best decision ever!

Melissa Maines
September 21, 2023
The decision I made after months of research was to go with Train My Doodle. Not only did I purchase one of her beautiful puppies that we named Simba. We got the extended package so he’s currently being trained by her now we will be receiving our bundle of joy Christmas morning, she has made this process extremely easy and kept me in the loop about every milestone. Simba has gone through being that the kids are not aware of this surprise it has been tricky navigating it, but Karina has made it extremely simple for us to do such a big surprise, not only are her prices extremely feasible compared to what is out there. Her puppies are well taken care of full of love and extremely well treated. The best decision I made was to do my research and come across her. She is a joy to work with and truly cares about the well-being of her puppies. I have never come across a breeder who cares so much about each puppy again the process has been seamless and I can’t wait to pick him up. I will be updating my review for the grand reveal on Christmas morning again if you’re thinking about purchasing a puppy, I wouldn’t hesitate to go with Karina( Train My Doodle). We were extremely hesitant due to everything that we came across was either breeders, just breeding puppies, and outrageous prices simply just to have a trained puppy. We will be working with Karina in the future as well to continue the training for Simba and even then her prices are extremely reasonable. We couldn’t be more happy with our choice and the new addition to our family. This has all been made possible due to the way she runs her business and the prices. Karina for making this such a beautiful adventure.

Ruby Ramos
December 18, 2023
We truly cannot say enough about our experience with Train My Doodle. Not only did we get the sweetest, most well behaved puppy who is so smart and trained. But it has been nothing but a pleasure to work with Karina! She is always ready and available to help and guide us along with our new puppy! She has given us suggestions that have helped transition our puppy to become part of our family! We will forever be grateful for Train My Doodle!

rachel wyman
May 5, 2023
We haven't had a dog for a long time (over 20 years) and felt like it was time. We searched for the right type of dogs and how to bring a dog into our household. Decided on a doodle. We spoke to several breeder/trainers and luckily found Train My Doodle. Karina was friendly, knowledgeable and patient with us while we were getting ourselves educated on who, when, how we were going to bring a dog home. We choose her and it was a great decision. She was very connected and responsive with us the whole way and during our dogs training with videos, pictures, and information. We recently received our pup and we're super thrilled to be dog parents again with a sweet puppy that's been given a great training foundation. Many thanks to Karina. She's a wonderful person and great trainer. Highly recommend if you're looking for a great puppy.

Niko Frangos
September 21, 2023
Words cannot express enough gratitude to Karina from Train My Doodle for raising and training my beautiful Betty to the lovable pup she is! Karina took the time to explain how she works, she gave me updates about Betty’s progress and she gave me extensive documentation on Betty’s training which got me instant HOA approval. When she dropped Betty off she took me through how to continue Betty’s training routine and she even gave me food for Betty’s first few weeks so she starts off right. The professionalism and communication through the whole process made it a no brainer to get a puppy from Train my doodle and I have no hesitation recommending this service to anyone looking for a well behaved, lovable pup.

Priyanka Rao
January 4, 2025
Finding the right puppy for our family was a decision we didn’t take lightly. After a thorough search, we were fortunate to stumble upon Karina owner of Train My Doodle where we found Halo—a puppy who has proven to be the perfect addition to our home. She is obedient, well-tempered, and has seamlessly become a cherished member of our family. Our journey to finding Halo wouldn’t have been possible without Karina. Her expertise, dedication, and genuine care throughout the process made all the difference. Karina took the time to understand our family’s needs and helped us find a puppy whose temperament and personality were the perfect match. I wholeheartedly recommend Karina to anyone searching for a new furry companion. Her guidance, trustworthiness, and commitment to pairing families with the right pet are truly exceptional. Again thanks to her, we found Halo, and our family couldn’t be happier.

Leslie Karras
January 21, 2025
Great experience from start to finish! Great expertise and help. Highly recommend

Ace00
December 18, 2023
My husband and I were looking for a trained dog and I found Karina on line. We did a video chat so we could meet her and the puppy we were interested in. She spent about an hour with us answering all of our questions. We could tell she was a great trainer and she loved her dogs. We knew right away we wanted to adopt Frankie. She helped us arrange transport with a wonderful guy who got Frankie to us safely and happily. The whole experience was wonderful. She has continued to stay in touch since we got him and is happy to answer any questions we have. We would HIGHLY recommend Karina!

Tony Paterini
September 4, 2024
I could not more highly recommend the adoption of a trained puppy from TrainMyDoodle! The adoption process was seamless from inquiry to the delivery of my beautiful puppy thanks to Karina’s love and dedication. My 4-month-old pup traveled from Miami to Colorado and arrived happy, healthy, and vibrant! We started practicing her learned voice & hand commands right away like sit, down, stay, break, crate … and of course no, haha! She remembers them all really well -- amazing! Plus the videos Karina provided makes it super easy and enjoyable to practice. Sometimes the saying goes, “if it’s too good to be true, it probably is.” But in this case “too good” is too true! I’m so elated with my smart, loving, wonderful girl! Thank you, Karina! xoxoxo

Anita Glatz
November 5, 2022