First 12 Weeks Priority: Focus your puppy's first 12 weeks at home on crate and potty training schedules, bite inhibition, calm household socialization, and 5 foundational cues (name response, sit, down, place, and come).
Compare Conroe Puppy Programs: Enroll in our 3-Week Puppy Manners Board and Train ($1,800) in Paulina Beck's home environment in Conroe, TX 77303 (for puppies 12 weeks to 5 months), or book weekly in-home Puppy 101 Private Lessons across Conroe and The Woodlands (for puppies up to 5 months).
Early Investment Pays Off: Preventing play biting, jumping, and indoor potty accidents between 8 and 20 weeks of age prevents expensive adult behavior rehabilitation later.
Compare Professional Puppy Training Programs in Conroe & The Woodlands
Whether you want founder Paulina Beck to build your puppy's daily routine for 21 days in her home or coach your family week-by-week in your own living room, both puppy tracks establish calm household habits from day one.
1. 3-Week Puppy Manners Board & Train ($1,800)
Program: 3-Week Puppy Manners Home Board and Train
Price: $1,800
Dog Age: Puppies 12 weeks to 5 months old
What Is Included: 21 days of structured crate, potty, socialization, and foundation cue training inside Paulina Beck's home in Conroe, TX 77303, plus go-home owner transfer coaching
First Step: Schedule your puppy consultation via our contact form
Service Area: Home environment in Conroe, TX 77303 (serving Conroe, The Woodlands, Montgomery, Willis, Spring, and Magnolia)
2. Puppy 101 In-Home Private Training
Program: Puppy 101 Weekly In-Home Private Lessons
Price: Pricing shared at your consultation
Dog Age: Puppies up to 5 months old
What Is Included: Weekly 1-on-1 in-home lessons, live-time video recording of every session, custom crate/potty schedule, bite inhibition, and leash manners
First Step: Request an in-home puppy evaluation online
Service Area: In-home across Conroe, The Woodlands, Montgomery, Willis, Spring, and Magnolia, TX
3. Manners on the Move
Program: Manners on the Move (Next-Step Program at 6+ Months)
Price: Pricing shared at your consultation (recommended training equipment included)
Dog Age: Dogs 6 months and older
What Is Included: Weekly 1-on-1 in-home lessons, live-time video recording, recommended training equipment, and real-world on-leash obedience
First Step: Book an evaluation through our contact page
Service Area: In-home across Conroe, The Woodlands, and Montgomery County, TX
4. Freedom with Manners
Program: Freedom with Manners (Adult On-Leash & Off-Leash Reliability)
Price: Pricing shared at your consultation (all recommended training equipment included)
Dog Age: Dogs 6 months and older
What Is Included: Weekly 1-on-1 in-home and park lessons, live-time video recordings, all recommended equipment, and off-leash recall and duration stays
First Step: Schedule your evaluation online
Service Area: In-home and local parks across Conroe, The Woodlands, and Montgomery County, TX
Week-by-Week Roadmap for Your Puppy's First 12 Weeks at Home
During your puppy's critical developmental window (8 to 20 weeks of age), every interaction teaches your puppy what works. Use the structured 3-phase timeline below to build confidence without overwhelming your puppy.
| Phase at Home | Puppy Age Window | Daily Routine & Socialization Focus | Essential Cues Introduced |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weeks 1 to 4 at Home | 8 to 12 Weeks Old | Establish a strict crate-and-potty schedule (45 to 60 minute daytime breaks), 18 to 20 hours of daily sleep via enforced 2-hour crate naps, and calm handling of paws, ears, and collar. | Name recognition, marker word ("Yes!"), crate entry, and gentle food taking (bite inhibition). |
| Weeks 5 to 8 at Home | 12 to 16 Weeks Old | Introduce novel household sights, textures, and sounds; redirect teething onto structured chew toys; practice calm tether settles while you cook or work. | Sit, Down, introductory Place on a raised cot, Leave It, and indoor loose-leash following. |
| Weeks 9 to 12 at Home | 16 to 20 Weeks Old | Transition to quiet neighborhood sidewalks in Conroe or The Woodlands; reward calm neutrality when spotting joggers, strollers, or other dogs from a distance. | Come (recall on a 15-foot long line), polite doorway waits, and Off (four paws on the floor around family and guests). |
Puppy Socialization Made Simple: Neutrality Over Overexcitement
One of the biggest myths in puppy training is that socialization means letting every stranger and dog rush up to your puppy on leash. When a young puppy practices pulling toward every person and dog they see, they often develop frustrated leash reactivity by 7 or 8 months of age. True socialization teaches your puppy to notice sights, sounds, surfaces, and people around Conroe and The Woodlands while calmly checking back in with you for rewards.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Puppy Manners & Socialization
Should I choose the $1,800 3-Week Puppy Manners Board and Train or Puppy 101 In-Home Lessons?
Choose the $1,800 3-Week Puppy Manners Board and Train (for puppies 12 weeks to 5 months) if you want Paulina Beck to establish your puppy's crate sleeping, potty rhythm, and foundational cues over 21 days inside her Conroe, TX 77303 home. Choose Puppy 101 (for puppies up to 5 months) if you want weekly 1-on-1 coaching inside your own living room with live video recordings of every session.
How do I stop my puppy from nipping hands, ankles, and kids' clothing?
Overtired puppies nip most. First, ensure your puppy sleeps 18 to 20 hours per day using scheduled crate naps (1 hour awake followed by a 2-hour nap). Second, keep a light house line clipped to your puppy indoors and immediately redirect teeth onto a long tug or chew toy while rewarding four paws on the floor.
Are group puppy classes or private puppy sessions better first?
Private sessions or home-environment Puppy Board and Train build a far cleaner foundation first because we customize your exact crate setup, feeding schedule, and doorway rules without the chaos of 8 overtired puppies barking in a small room.
