Full-Day Puppy Training That Makes Puppyhood Easier — For You and Your Puppy
Our award-winning puppy school helps new and first-time puppy parents raise calm, well-mannered puppies with expert guidance every step of the way — so you can enjoy puppyhood without the stress, confusion, or guesswork.
Puppyhood Made Easy® — in school or at home.
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Serving local puppy parents through our in-person school in Hermosa Beach, CA, with an online option for families everywhere.
In-Person Puppy School
Our flagship, full-day training experience! Designed to make puppyhood easy for new puppy parents.
Perfect for local families looking for the fastest, most hands-on results in a real school environment — built around a proven system you won’t find replicated anywhere else.
Full-day, school-style puppy training
Daily structure, repetition, and real-world practice
Puppies learn first — then we coach you
Ideal for busy families who want expert guidance
Limited enrollment for focused attention
*Best for families who want the fastest progress with expert, hands-on guidance. Especially powerful for young puppies in their most important learning stage.
Learn About: In-Person Puppy School
Online Puppy School
Puppyhood Made Easy® — a complete puppy training system for first-time puppy parents
Train from home with the same structured method we use in our in-person school — plus real support from our team.
Weekly live Q&As with our same TPA Master Trainers for 1-on-1 personalized guidance
Step-by-step obedience foundations + real-life manners
Clear routines for potty training, crate training, biting, and calm behavior
A full resource library for every stage of puppyhood
Designed to eliminate overwhelm and conflicting advice
*Best for puppy parents who want clear structure, expert support, and step-by-step guidance from home — wherever they’re located.
Explore the: Online Puppy School
Voted South Bay’s Favorite Pet Trainer!
Our Approach to Puppy Training
Puppyhood can feel overwhelming — especially for new and first-time puppy parents.
Many families find themselves piecing together advice from occasional classes, videos, and online tips.
We created a more complete, structured approach — designed to support both puppies and their families.
A school-style puppy training model built on daily structure and repetition
Puppies learn skills first — then owners are coached to maintain results at home
Clear routines and expectations that reduce stress and eliminate guesswork
A proven training system refined through years of real-world puppy training
Ongoing guidance and support for the humans, not just the pups
Whether you train with us in person or online, you’re following the same Puppyhood Made Easy® system.
This structured, school-style approach is what sets The Puppy Academy apart from traditional puppy classes and less comprehensive training programs.
Common Puppyhood Challenges We Help Families Navigate:
Potty training and building reliable routines
Biting, chewing, and impulse control
Crate training and calm alone time
Jumping on people, furniture, and guests
Barking, doorway bolting, and overexcitement
Teaching puppies how to be calm, focused, and responsive
Basic and advanced obedience commands
Loose-leash walking and real-world manners
Distraction training and listening around the real world
Separation anxiety prevention and confidence building
Healthy puppy socialization and appropriate play
Full support for new and first-time puppy parents
These challenges are addressed through our structured Puppyhood Made Easy® approach — not as isolated, one-off fixes.
Designed to Support New Puppy Parents
✔︎ A clear, step-by-step training plan you can actually follow
✔︎ Expert guidance from our puppy training team when you need support
✔︎ Training that’s tailored to your puppy’s needs and your family’s goals
✔︎ A proven, structured approach built to create calm, reliable behavior
You’re never left guessing what to do next — we guide you every step of the way.
From chaos to calm — we help puppies develop good habits early, setting the foundation for an excellent-mannered puppy and a well-behaved adult dog.
When you work with The Puppy Academy, puppyhood gets easier.
What Our Clients Are Saying:
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“The Puppy Academy is by far the best decision I have made in regards to the training of my two puppies. They are so caring, knowledgeable and helpful. They have truly made a difference in the happiness of my pups, and the happiness of my daughter and I! We are forever grateful!”
~ Jodie with puppies Buddy & Snowflake
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“I absolutely love The Puppy Academy!!! In such a short time my puppy has learned how to walk better on leash (no trainer has been able to stop my dog from pulling), how to lie in place for a long period of time, how to relax when greeting people/dogs, and heel.”
~ Vivika with puppy Cassie
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“I cannot speak highly enough about The Puppy Academy and their staff…with the help of the whole team, our dog Gobi went from an unruly, mischievous puppy to a well-behaved, attentive doggo truly on his way to becoming the lifelong companion we have always dreamed of owning. Really, we couldn’t be happier.”
~ Chris with puppy Gobi
about us
Since opening The Puppy Academy in 2016, we have successfully trained thousands of puppies, helped guide new parents through puppyhood, and have implemented the strong foundation for puppy parents to experience the most incredible love, bond and life with their puppy!
Puppyhood comes with a lot of questions. These free resources are designed to give you clarity, confidence, and a supportive place to start — without overwhelm or conflicting advice.
Watch our FREE Masterclass
Learn how to:
Potty train your pup, stop the biting and jumping, get them coming to you when called, and how to communicate with your puppy in the most effective way!
2. Join our FREE Trainer Q&A
3. Read our FREE Puppyhood Made Easy® Blog
Get instant advice for the most common puppyhood problems new owners face!
