A Purposeful Puppy Starts Here

From new puppies to well-mannered family dogs, I help you create a calm, confident companion through positive reinforcement training.

Reward-based training programs for busy puppy parents in Culver City and surrounding areas.

Services

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Purposeful Puppy Program

Set your puppy up for success with structured training that covers obedience, confidence, and calm routines.

    • Potty training foundations and crate comfort

    • Basic obedience (sit, down, stay, recall, leave it)

    • Leash manners and polite greetings

    • Confidence in new environments and around people/dogs

    • Calm routines at home to prevent future problem behaviors

    • Step-by-step curriculum with clear weekly goals

    • Professional day training and/or private sessions (depending on tier)

    • Weekly progress updates + owner homework

    • A starter kit (treat pouch, clicker, training treats)

    • Graduation roadmap + post-program follow-up

    • Lifetime alumni discount on future services

    • First-time puppy owners

    • Families with new puppies (ages 2–8 months)

    • Owners who want to prevent future problem behaviors

    • Anyone who wants to raise a well-mannered, confident dog from day one

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Day Training

Drop your dog off and I’ll do the heavy lifting - professional training without the stress of doing it all yourself.

  • Day Training is tailored to your dog’s unique needs — each session is focused on the specific behaviors they’ve been brought in to address. Whether it’s leash pulling, jumping, recall, separation challenges, or manners at home, the program adapts to your goals.

    This makes Day Training ideal not only for core obedience skills (sit, down, stay, recall, leave it) but also for behavior modification such as reactivity, excessive barking, impulse control, and problem habits.

    • Standalone 4-hour professional training sessions (purchase one or package multiple)

    • Focused, individualized training to tackle your dog’s problem behaviors

    • A progress update after each session so you know what was addressed

    • Simple at-home transfer instructions so training sticks

    • Flexible scheduling (you drop off, trainer does the work)

    • Busy owners who want expert-led training without the DIY struggle

    • Dogs needing focused behavior modification (reactivity, barking, jumping, etc.)

    • Families who want flexible, standalone sessions instead of a long program

    • Owners seeking targeted results for specific challenges

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Leash Walking With Purpose Program

This leash walking program is designed to turn leash chaos into calm, confident, and enjoyable walks.

    • Loose leash walking without pulling

    • Sit when you stop

    • Respond reliably to your “Let’s Go” cue

    • Ignore distractions (dogs, people, smells)

    • Enjoy structured sniff breaks with permission

    • Professional day training sessions (trainer does the work)

    • Weekly updates + customized homework for owners

    • Progress tracker & graduation roadmap

    • Lifetime alumni perks for future services

    • Dogs that pull, lunge, or zig-zag on walks

    • Owners who want calm, enjoyable walks every day

    • Families ready to stop the frustration and start walking with purpose

Why Train With Us

At On Purpose Dog Training, we help overwhelmed puppy parents go from stressed and exhausted to confident and in control.

Our structured, 6-week programs are designed to deliver real results — with your lifestyle in mind:

✅ Positive reinforcement
✅ Real-world application
✅ Clear, supportive coaching
✅ No confusion, no intimidation, just transformation

Core Values

At On Purpose Dog Training, we are committed to ethical training that fosters strong, rewarding relationships between dogs and their owners while ensuring that dog ownership is a joyful and stress-free experience. As a certified dog trainer specializing in training and dog behavior, I use positive reinforcement methods that build trust, confidence, and clear communication—never fear or force. The goal is to educate and empower dog owners, giving them the tools to create a well-balanced, well-mannered companion while strengthening the bond they share. I prioritize patience, consistency, and purposeful training to set both dogs and their owners up for long-term success. Whether helping new puppy owners, first-time dog owners, or those facing behavioral challenges, my mission is to create happier homes and happier dogs—on purpose.

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