--- title: Puppy Dog Training Kitsap Peninsula & Seattle — Calm, Confident Dogs description: Private foundation training for puppies in Seattle and Bremerton. We build commands, cues, and handler communication habits from the ground up. Book a free consult. image: https://instridellc.com/hubfs/sq-lim-k4vhuUHv08o-unsplash-1.jpg --- **Free virtual consult — no commitment.** — Book a 30-minute call to talk through your goals. 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Pick a program to learn more. ### [![](https://instridellc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/puppy-1.jpg?width=40&length=40&name=puppy-1.jpg) ![](https://instridellc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/puppy-1.jpg?width=640&length=640&name=puppy-1.jpg) Puppy Basics](https://instridellc.com/puppy-basics) ### [![](https://instridellc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/home__2.jpg?width=40&length=40&name=home__2.jpg) ![](https://instridellc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/home__2.jpg?width=640&length=640&name=home__2.jpg) Basic Skills](https://instridellc.com/basic-skills) ### [![](https://instridellc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/home__3.jpg?width=40&length=40&name=home__3.jpg) ![](https://instridellc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/home__3.jpg?width=640&length=640&name=home__3.jpg) Advanced Readiness](https://instridellc.com/advanced-readiness) ### [![](https://instridellc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/home__4.jpg?width=40&length=40&name=home__4.jpg) ![](https://instridellc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/home__4.jpg?width=640&length=640&name=home__4.jpg) Advanced Skills](https://instridellc.com/advanced-skills) ![hero\_\_puppy](https://instridellc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/hero__puppy.jpg?width=1471&height=1069&name=hero__puppy.jpg) No Prerequisite In-Person ★ 8 — 12 sessions # Puppy Basics The first few months set the pattern for everything that follows. Puppy Basic Skills builds the commands, cues, and handler communication habits that make daily life manageable — and give your dog the structure to grow into. [Book a free consult](https://instridellc.com/contact) ![](https://instridellc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-06-07%20at%2011.24.00%20AM.png?width=40&length=40&name=Screenshot%202026-06-07%20at%2011.24.00%20AM.png) ![Screenshot 2026-06-07 at 11.24.00 AM](https://instridellc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-06-07%20at%2011.24.00%20AM.png?width=1289&height=929&name=Screenshot%202026-06-07%20at%2011.24.00%20AM.png) What we work on ## Skills and habits for the months that *matter most*. - Sit, stay, down, come, heel - Loose-leash walking - Socialization with people, dogs, and environments - Impulse control and focus - Consistent handler communication ![](https://instridellc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-06-07%20at%2011.24.47%20AM.png?width=40&length=40&name=Screenshot%202026-06-07%20at%2011.24.47%20AM.png) ![Screenshot 2026-06-07 at 11.24.47 AM](https://instridellc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-06-07%20at%2011.24.47%20AM.png?width=1253&height=990&name=Screenshot%202026-06-07%20at%2011.24.47%20AM.png) ## What to know *before you start*. - Who it's for Puppies with no prior training. - What to expect Private sessions in your home or a relevant training location. I will build the program around your puppy's temperament and your daily routine. Package size and session mix are determined at the consult. - Prerequisite None. This is where every dog starts. ## Stories from *the Pack* ![instride\_\_4](https://instridellc.com/hubfs/Gallery/instride__4.webp) ### Emily & Jax Kat has provided me with an incredible toolkit to help me continuously work with my pup. Jax is my first dog, and Kat made me feel at ease through attentive training and answering my endless questions. ![testimonial](https://instridellc.com/hubfs/testimonial.png) ### Katrina & Macca Kat treats my dog with the kindness and respect she would her own dog and I trust her implicitly to continuing refining Macca's behavior and responsiveness. ![instride\_\_9](https://instridellc.com/hubfs/Gallery/instride__9.webp) ### AR & June Kat is incredibly easy to work with and is an excellent communicator, making the process that much easier. I recommend her to anyone needing extra training help or just to give your dog more time out. ![beans](https://instridellc.com/hubfs/beans.jpg) ### Fareed & Beans Beans is always excited about his runs with Kat. Since they started running together he has been so much calmer. The runs really help him get his extra energy out. ![image2](https://instridellc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image2.png?width=1359&height=951&name=image2.png) ## Ready to get started? Book a free virtual consult and we'll help you figure out the right next step for your puppy. 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