Savvy City Puppy

Honest, practical puppy training for real life in the city.

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 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 (20 minutes)

A quick pre-session phone call to get organized. We’ll set goals, review your setup, and address early questions (like potty and crate logistics).

🏠 Four In-Home Training Sessions (60 minutes each)

We’ll work in your real environment, with your real puppy, on the stuff that actually matters:

  • Potty training and house rules

  • Crate training and sleep routines

  • Play vs overstimulation

  • Leash walking in the city

  • Handling, socialization, and boundary-setting

📝 Session Summaries + Homework

After each session, you’ll get a short, actionable recap. No guesswork. Just a simple list of what to do next.

📩 Support Between Sessions

You’re welcome to reach out with quick questions, updates, or unexpected issues between sessions. I respond within 24 hours during business hours. More complex topics will be covered in-session.

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

Details & Pricing

Price: $995
Location: In-home training available in Chevy Chase, Forest Hills, Tenleytown, Martin’s Additions, Chevy Chase Section Five, Chevy Chase View, Kensington, downtown Bethesda, Friendship Heights, Van Ness, AU Park, Spring Valley, McLean Gardens, Palisades
Schedule: Sessions are typically spaced over 4–5 weeks

✅ Start Here: 2 Quick Questions

Let’s make sure we’re a fit before you book.

Still have questions?

  • You can add a follow-up session at any time for $225.

  • Yes, we can shift any of your lessons to virtual as needed.

  • Before you get your puppy or asap is ideal. The earlier we begin, the easier everything becomes.