In-Home Puppy Preschool

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In-Home Puppy Training services in Kansas City

If you are raising a new puppy and want calm routines, better listening, and fewer daily headaches, In-Home Puppy Preschool helps you build the habits that matter most, right where life happens. You get coaching in your home, with your family, and with your puppy’s real distractions.


This is a short, structured program for puppies 8–24 weeks old that focuses on the foundations: potty and crate routines, biting and chewing, polite manners, early leash skills, and confidence-building socialization.

Build the Right Puppy Plan First

The best first step is a short consultation where we look at your puppy as an individual, not a checklist. We talk through age, daily routine, energy level, and the behaviors causing the most stress, then help you decide what to focus on first so training feels manageable at home.



We also confirm whether In-Home Puppy Preschool is the right starting point, set clear expectations for potty training and crate routines, and give you a clear direction so you are not guessing or overloading your puppy. A solid plan helps your puppy learn faster and helps you feel more confident day to day.

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Results You Can Build on for Years

Puppy training works best when it is consistent, simple, and practiced in the same places your puppy lives every day. This program is designed to reduce stress now and help prevent bigger issues later by building clear routines for potty training, crate time, and daily manners. Families typically see fewer accidents, calmer nights, less nipping and chewing, faster listening and check-ins, better leash habits before pulling becomes a pattern, and more confidence around new people, sounds, and environments. 

What to Expect from In-Home Puppy Preschool

In-Home Puppy Preschool includes three in-home private lessons designed to fit real family life.



Clear structure. Real-life coaching. Simple routines you can repeat daily.

Lesson 1: Set your puppy up for success

  • Potty routine and prevention plan
  • Crate routine for calmer nights and better rest
  • Simple house rules for doors, jumping, biting, and settling


Lesson 2: Communication and manners that stick

  • Clear marker-based communication for faster learning
  • Handling common puppy behaviors like nipping, chewing, and attention barking
  • Early leash foundations and check-in habits


Lesson 3: Confidence, socialization, and next steps

  • Socialization plan that builds confidence without overwhelm
  • Visitor manners and calmer greetings
  • Homework plan you can follow week to week

You get clear homework between lessons, so your puppy practices in short, realistic reps that fit your schedule.

Why Families Choose Sit Now Stay

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A clear training system you can repeat

You learn a structured communication system that makes it easier for your puppy to understand what you want. You do not need perfect timing or special skills, just a clear plan you can repeat daily.

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Training that fits your real routine

Puppy behavior happens at home, in the kitchen, at the front door, and on your sidewalk. In-home lessons let us coach the exact moments that trigger jumping, nipping, accidents, and pulling.

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Confidence-first socialization guidance

Socialization is not about saying hello to everyone. It is about teaching your puppy how to stay calm and curious in new situations, so fear and reactivity are less likely to show up later.

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Support that continues after the lessons

You are not left on your own when the sessions end. If you hit a snag, we help you get back on track with a plan that fits your puppy and your household.

Start With Plans That Fit Your Puppy

In-Home Puppy Preschool is a great fit if your puppy is young and you want to build strong habits early at home. If you want support beyond the three lessons, we can help you continue with options like the Puppy Genius Program with Day Train days, Online Puppy Training for added structure, or a Complimentary Training Day for an evaluation-style start.

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FAQs

  • How old does my puppy need to be?

    This program is designed for puppies 8–24 weeks old, which is an ideal window for building habits and confidence early.

  • What issues can you help with in Puppy Preschool?

    Most families come to us for potty training routines, crate training, biting and chewing, jumping, calm greetings, early leash skills, and a clear socialization plan.

  • Do I need training tools before the first lesson?

    No. We tell you exactly what to use and why after learning about your puppy and your home. If you already have a crate, leash, and treats, that is a great starting point.

  • Is in-home training better than group puppy classes?

    In-home training works best when challenges are happening at home and you want coaching in your puppy’s real environment. Group classes can be helpful later for practicing around distractions once foundations are solid.

  • What about vaccines and socialization?

    We help you create a safe, age-appropriate plan based on your puppy’s stage and comfort level. The goal is confident exposure without overwhelm or unnecessary risk.

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Start Strong at Home

If you want a puppy who settles easier, learns faster, and fits smoothly into your daily life, In-Home Puppy Preschool gives you the structure to get there. You learn what to do, when to do it, and how to respond in real moments, so training feels clear instead of overwhelming. As your puppy grows, you have a repeatable system that helps you keep improving without starting over.