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The Puppy Academy

Puppyhood made easy. Puppy Boutique & Drop-off Training School The Puppy Academy is the only elite drop-off training school and boutique exclusively for puppies!

We help take the stress of puppyhood away by training your puppy FOR YOU and providing fantastic support and help for new owners. Puppies join us for a semester at our Academy, and graduate as fully trained pups in household etiquette, proper leash walking, potty training, learn useful commands like Sit, Down, Stay, Come, Heel, and SO MUCH MORE! Schedule your FREE consultation with us to find out more about our program, or stop by the Academy to check out our specialized puppy products, treats, toys and tools to make puppyhood easier in our Campus Boutique.

10/27/2026

Part 2 of Halloween Safety for your puppy — we’re talking about “Scary” homes or decorations that your pup may be hesitant around or wanting absolutely nothing to do with.

Recognizing when your pup is over threshold, the. Being able to work them under threshold and slowing bring them closer to the “scary” object will build confidence. It may not completely eliminate the fear , but it will help them recover much faster. 🐶

10/26/2026

🎃HALLOWEEN SAFETY! The first obvious one is:

Keep all Halloween candy AWAY from your pup. Keep it elevated, put it in a cupboard and just keep it out of your pup’s reach in general.

Next, when you’re out and about in the neighborhood, some pups can get really thrown off by the decorations. Bringing a toy or food and keeping them focused on you can be the proactive way to avoid any fear-based reactions, but if something catches you off guard, they can also be used to redirect.

More in Part 2 coming up! 🐶

10/25/2026

Class is in session, and Maggie understood the assignment!

From place and crate to sit, down, stay, and come — this little student has been putting in the work!

These everyday training routines help our puppies build focus, confidence, and good manners that carry over into life at home.

A+ for Maggie! (See more of her plus more students at school with us in our daily Stories 🐶)

10/24/2026

Ep. 262: Figuring Out How Long Your Puppy Can Be Home Alone

How long your puppy can be left alone for depends a lot on your pup’s age, temperament and potty training status.

So what can you do when you need to leave your puppy home for longer bouts of time? In this week’s Ask A Puppy Trainer Show, Ep 262, Bethany and Sparky share their recommendations to set your puppy up for the most comfort and success!

Check out the time stamps to find what other puppyhood help you’d like answers on and join us every Wed at 1pm PT on IG to ask your questions live! (Or submit them early via DM ☺️)

Full episodes can be viewed on our YouTube channel every Monday and listened to in our new official AAPTS Podcast! To get notified when it’s ready, sign up for our VIP (Very Important Puppy) list through the link in our bio and we’ll email it to you directly!

0:58 - Are dachshunds herding animals?
5:54 - How long can a 6-week-old Jack Russell puppy stay home alone?
9:10 - What’s our view of Brittany Spaniel puppies?
10:20 - What to do before bringing home a new puppy?
11:29 - What’s the best way to wear out a 6-month-old Yorkie?
17:33 - How to stop a 10-month-old Cavapoo from chewing and destroying everything?
22:17 - What is the best thing to do for a 3-month-old Shih Tzu with confinement distress?
28:01 - How to build a dog’s confidence around loud traffic?
28:52 - How to maintain a 7-month-old Cane’s good behavior at work?
29:59 - Which is best for a 15-week-old Irish Setter: a harness, collar, or martingale?
33:41 - More on dachshunds being herding dogs…

10/22/2026

Does your puppy like to pull ahead on walks?

When your walks start right beside you, with your puppy checking in one moment, then darting ahead the next, try this:

When they hit the end of the leash, call them and guide them back to you.

Lure them into Heel position beside you again.

IMPORTANT: Have a piece of their food or treat in hand! Getting them smelling that yummy treat, and get their focus again!

Reward them when they’re in the right position, and continue your loose-leash walk!

NOTE: You may (most likely WILL) need to reset your puppy several times on the walk, depending on the distractions around them, their ability to focus on you, and their skill level with walks/heel. Keep at it and this will improve over time! 🐶

10/20/2026

If your young pup is scared of new places you can practice structured exposure.

This is intentionally helping them get comfortable in different environments by building their confidence.

Try using a sling (for younger/smaller pups), so they’re close to you, but still adds a little distance so they can feel comfortable enough but not coddled.

Stay further back to get them for comfortable, and get closer as they get better. (It may not happen the first time.)

Take your time and build them up at their pace! No forcing, no over-petting/soothing. Remain a strong, supportive leader for them. 🐶

10/19/2026

Most young puppies DON’T give a signal they need to potty, and if they do somewhat tell you when they can’t hold it any longer, you may accidentally be causing some frustration there.

Having regular times you take them (aka a potty schedule) and making it part of a routine they understand, can help make potty training more predictable and less stressful — for both of you! (And can help when you’re potty training kids — or teenagers 😅 — too.)

10/18/2026

South Bay pups — this one’s especially for you! 🐶🎃

We saw Carissa Wright • South Bay Realtor ☀️ ‘s hilarious “If South Bay Couples Were Halloween Costumes” post and immediately thought…but what about the PUPPIES?!

So naturally, we asked ChatGPT to give our South Bay pups their own Halloween costume personalities based on where they live.

And we’re not saying these are TOTALLY accurate, but we’re also not saying they’re completely wrong. 💀😂

Swipe to find your neighborhood 👉

Did ChatGPT nail your pup’s personality?!

Thanks again Carissa Wright • South Bay Realtor ☀️ for the inspiration! 👏💕

10/16/2026

Ep. 261: Is Your Puppy Refusing To Go Potty?

Most puppies seem to p*e too much! But there are others that will keep holding and holding it and almost never go. Which brings a whole new problem to potty training!

If you’ve got a puppy who doesn’t like to go potty or is picky about where they go, in this week’s Ask A Puppy Trainer Show, Ep 261, Bethany gives some tips on how to break this pattern!

Check out the time stamps to find what other puppyhood help you’d like answers on and join us every Wed at 1pm PT on IG to ask your questions live! (Or submit them early via DM ☺️)

Full episodes can be viewed on our YouTube channel every Monday and listened to in our new official AAPTS Podcast! To get notified when it’s ready, sign up for our VIP (Very Important Puppy) list through the link in our bio and we’ll email it to you directly!

Looking for even more puppy training help but don’t live near us? Join our Online Puppy School! 💻 (link in bio)

Episode timestamps:

*2:20 - How to potty-train a puppy that keeps holding it?
5:52 - How to transition a 12-week-old puppy from newspaper to outdoor for potty training?
7:08 - How to help a 2-year-old Deutsch Drahthaar overcome anxiety around people?
10:48 - What to do when an English Bulldog freezes and refuses to walk on a leash?
14:28 - What to do when a puppy only p**p outside but refuse to p*e?
16:43 - Halloween safety tips

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Hermosa Beach, CA
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Tuesday	7am - 7pm
Wednesday	7am - 7pm
Thursday	7am - 7pm
Friday	7am - 7pm
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