Savvy City Puppy
You’re not raising a dog. You’re building a relationship.
The first few weeks of puppyhood are chaos.
Let’s turn that chaos into calm, without the guilt, confusion, or 100 open browser tabs.
Raising a puppy in the city means tight schedules, overstimulating environments, maybe no yard, and too much conflicting advice.
You don’t need more tips.
You need a clear plan—and someone who’s done this before.
This is for you if:
You want to raise a dog who thrives in a city, not just survives it
You just brought home a puppy and don’t know where to start
You’re getting up every night, cleaning up accidents, and questioning your life choices
You want to raise a dog who thrives in a city, not just survives it
You don’t want to waste money or time on generic group classes or guesswork
What’s Included?
Onboarding Call (45 minutes)
We’ll start with a pre-training call to review your puppy, home setup, routines, goals, and early challenges so you can begin with a clear plan and realistic expectations.
Four In-Home Training Sessions (60 minutes each)
Hands-on coaching tailored to your puppy, household, and daily life.
Common topics include:
potty training
crate training and sleep routines
puppy biting and jumping
leash walking foundations
socialization and confidence building
handling, boundaries, and calmness skills
Session Summaries + Homework
After each session, you’ll receive clear notes, practical next steps, and customized homework designed to help training fit into everyday life.
Support Between Sessions
You’ll have access to email support throughout your program for questions, troubleshooting, and guidance as new challenges come up between sessions.
What Clients Say
“Hiring Michelle was the best decision we made with our new puppy. Every session gave us tools we actually used, and her calm, clear approach helped us feel like we knew what we were doing.”
— Laura P., Tenleytown
“I thought I needed training for my puppy. Turns out, I needed it for me. This program made city puppy life doable and even enjoyable.”
— Jessica H., AU Park
Why Early Puppy Training Matters
The first few months of puppyhood shape more than basic obedience.
This is when puppies begin learning how to handle frustration, recover from stress, navigate new environments, and live successfully inside everyday life.
Thoughtful early training helps prevent many common struggles before they become long-term patterns, including reactivity, overstimulation, leash frustration, and household chaos.
Our goal is not perfection.
It’s to help you raise a calm, confident dog you genuinely enjoy living with for years to come.
Details & Pricing
Price: $950
Location: In-home training available in Chevy Chase, Forest Hills, Tenleytown, Martin’s Additions, Chevy Chase Section Five, Chevy Chase View, West Chevy Chase Heights, Kensington, South Kensington, Garret Park, downtown Bethesda, Friendship Heights, Van Ness, Somerset, and Whitehall Manor. For all other locations, please reach out to info@savvycitydog.com.
Schedule: Sessions are typically spaced over 5-6 weeks with a week between each session.
Still have questions?
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You can add a follow-up session at any time for $225.
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Yes, we can shift any of your lessons to virtual as needed.
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Before you get your puppy or asap is ideal. The earlier we begin, the easier everything becomes.