From Land Shark to Cuddle Bug
You’ve raised families and can create a high functioning office, but this puppy is making you feel like you can't do anything right.
It doesn’t have to be this way. Let’s stop the biting, jumping, and screaming and start building the peaceful cuddle bug companion you’ve been waiting for.
The Truth About the Leash
Everyone wants to fix the leash pulling first, but you cannot fix a "freight train" puppy while standing on the sidewalk.
Walking an 8 to 16-week-old puppy without a foundation is a recipe for disaster. To your puppy, your sidewalk is the Las Vegas Strip. There is too much noise, too many lights, and too much temptation for a baby to handle.
If your puppy is out of control, it’s because their buckets are empty before you even leave the driveway. We don't start with the walk; we start with the connection. We build the focus at home so you become their sun, moon, and stars.
By teaching them to find their calm before you clip on that leash, you create a companion with the capacity and willingness to stay by your side. No matter how bright the lights of the world are, you remain the most interesting thing in their universe.
How the 3 Buckets System Works
Most puppy problems aren’t about "bad behaviour." They are about something missing.
The 3 Buckets system helps you identify what your puppy needs most right now and we start there. Instead of guessing or trying to fix everything at once, we focus on the most "empty bucket" that is causing the bulk of the problems.
For puppies ages 10 weeks to 16 weeks of age, when the right bucket is filled, behaviour changes faster and easier. You don't need more rules; you need a roadmap that helps you solve this puzzle so that you get the dog of your dreams.
The 3 Things that Matter Most
BUCKET 1: FUN (The Joy of Connection)
THE REALITY: Your puppy is distracted, disconnected, or seems to care more about the squirrel in the yard than the person holding the leash. THE FIX: We use silly, "squeaky" games to strengthen your relationship. This is where you let your guard down and your puppy learns that you are the most important person in their world.
THE RESULT: A puppy that listens because they want to and because being with you is the best part of their day.
BUCKET 2: CALM (The Cuddle Foundation)
THE REALITY: The "Land Shark." Constant nipping, jumping, and a puppy that won't let you sleep through the night. THE FIX: We teach you and your puppy how to find your calm, switch off and find those "brakes." Through simple and powerful games, we show your puppy that quiet relaxation feels amazing too.
THE RESULT: THE SNOOZE FACTOR. The path to a puppy that finally settles in your recliner or curls up at your feet so you can both finally get some rest.
BUCKET 3: MOVEMENT (The Adventure Companion) THE REALITY: The "freight train" leash-puller that makes you want to hide at home. THE FIX: THIS COMES LATER. We never put a puppy at the end of the leash. Experience tells us it is far more effective to build the focus and connection at home first.
THE RESULT: THE COTTAGE COMPANION. A puppy you can take to the cottage, campground, the lake, or on the Airstream trip of your dreams without fear, stress, or embarrassment.
Fun First
Light, enjoyable games that strengthen your relationship with your dog so they stop ignoring you and make learning feel easy.
Move Together (When Ready)
Shared movement that creates shared rhythm and routines, and more relaxed walks and outings.
Simple calming routines that help your dog settle, relax so they make better choices at home and beyond.
Calm After
The Path To Companionship
I spent 15 years learning the mechanics of dog training, but in 2016, my soul-dog Quincey taught me the heart of it. She showed me that when we meet a puppy's needs and build their foundation skills first, they spend the rest of their lives meeting ours and refilling our hearts. This is the philosophy behind everything we do.
THE 7-DAY RESET Everyone starts here. This is your Foundation Phase where you see the Fun and Calm Buckets in action. It is the fastest way to experience the power of our game-based approach. In just 7 days, you will see how to stop the naughty behaviors so you can finally get your life and your house back.
INSIDE-OUT E-BOOKS Simple, five-minute games you can use right away. These guides address the nipping, jumping, and crying that keep you from enjoying your puppy the way you always dreamed you would. You will master the Fun and Calm foundations before you unlock the final Movement stage.
THE SANCTUARY COMMUNITY The place where you can finally exhale. This is a safe space to share your journey through a quick text story, a 15-second video win, or a photo of your puppy finally settling. We exchange the small tidbits of knowledge and encouragement that only true dog people understand. It is a community built on comfort and connection where you can celebrate the moments that make a dog the best companion a woman has ever known.
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