Puppy Development & Housebreaking

Puppy Training in Cincinnati

Build Confidence. Start the Right Way.

Bringing home a new puppy is exciting. It is also the most important stage in your dog’s life.

The habits, behaviors, and emotional responses formed early will shape your dog for years to come. That is why our Puppy Training in Cincinnati is designed to go beyond basic commands. 

We focus on developing stable, confident, well-mannered dogs from the very beginning.

At Underdog K-9 Academy, we specialize in structured puppy development that prevents behavior issues before they start.

Our Puppy Training Program

We accept puppies into our program between 7 and 13 weeks of age. The program runs for four weeks and is intentionally designed to guide your puppy through the most influential early stage of development. By completion, puppies are typically around 16 weeks old and ready to transition into structured obedience training.

This is not just a puppy class. It is a foundation-building system.

What Makes Our Puppy Training Different

Many puppy classes focus on playtime and basic cues. We focus on behavior development and emotional stability.

Our Puppy Training in Cincinnati helps your dog:

• Develop confidence in new environments
• Remain neutral around people and other dogs
• Build early impulse control
• Strengthen engagement and focus
• Learn structured crate introduction
• Reduce nipping and jumping
• Build calm greeting habits
• Create healthy household boundaries

We train puppies to think before they react. That foundation prevents leash reactivity, fear-based behaviors, and overexcitement later in life.

Proper Socialization Without Chaos

Socialization is critical, but it must be done correctly.

We teach controlled, positive exposure to new sounds, surfaces, people, and environments. The goal is not overstimulation. The goal is neutrality and confidence.

Your puppy learns to observe the world calmly rather than become overwhelmed by it.

This approach is especially important for guardian and working breeds whose natural awareness begins emerging early.

In-Home Puppy Training in Cincinnati

For families who prefer a more personalized approach, we offer in-home puppy training.

Training inside your home allows us to address real-world behaviors where they actually happen.

Common areas we help with include:

• Puppy biting and nipping
• Jumping on guests
• Crate training foundations
• Early leash exposure
• Building structure and routine
• Calm behavior around children and visitors

In-home training accelerates clarity and gives you direct coaching in your own environment.

Puppy Crash Course (For 13–16 Week Old Puppies)

If your puppy is slightly older and between 13 and 16 weeks, there is still time to build a strong foundation.

We offer a Puppy Crash Course designed to:

• Strengthen engagement quickly
• Address early fear responses
• Establish clear boundaries
• Prevent emerging behavior problems
• Prepare your puppy for structured obedience

The early learning window is powerful, and strategic training during this period can create lasting results.

What Happens After Puppy Training?

Once your puppy reaches approximately 16 weeks of age, they transition into our structured Obedience Training Program.

This is where we increase duration, distractions, and reliability as your puppy enters adolescence.

The puppy program builds the mindset. Obedience training builds long-term consistency.

Why Cincinnati Puppy Owners Choose Underdog K-9 Academy

We focus on prevention, clarity, and leadership.

We do not rely on chaotic playgroups.
We do not overwhelm young puppies.
We do not assume they will “grow out of” unwanted behavior.

Instead, we intentionally shape:

• Confidence
• Emotional resilience
• Calmness under stimulation
• Respectful household manners
• Clear communication between dog and owner

A well-supported puppy becomes a stable adult dog.

Ready to Start Puppy Training in Cincinnati?

If your puppy is between 7 and 13 weeks, now is the ideal time to enroll in our Puppy Development Program.

If your puppy is between 13 and 16 weeks, ask about our Crash Course option.

No consultation is required for the Puppy Development Program. Simply contact us to secure your spot.

Call (513) 746-8007 to get started.

The foundation you build now determines the dog you live with later.