PupStart

PupStart Puppy Classes, Puppy Power Hour, Private training for all ages, RallyFree classes! As a result, there are very few openings in the PupStart dayschool. Attention.

NEWS FLASH:
After 8.5 years of puppies, PupStart will be taking a "Sabbatical" starting on July 13, '22, and won't be in operation for at least 2-3 months to give me a chance to make some changes in my puppy programs. I will be expanding my "Puppy Power Hour" and adding other puppy-related services, so keep checking my website. Very sorry for any inconvenience. PupStart: A dayschool for puppies


Skills. Focus. Self-control. Appropriate interactions. Socialization. Recall. LOTS MORE. Diana’s lovely 650 sf training studio with outdoor playgrounds in North Yarmouth is just the place for your puppy to spend the day learning important things that will give him a great start. You’ll take home a tired puppy, too! Diana is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer and wants to help you get the best start with your puppy. Her Puppy Playground is full of fun obstacles and other socialization opportunities. Puppyhood doesn’t last for long: capitalize on it now! On-line pre-registration required (copy and paste link below to register). https://pupstart.as.me/schedule.php

05/30/2026

This Tether Tug was hugely popular when I ran PupStart, my puppy day school. I added a tug with many "legs" so pups were less likely to guard .. and more likely to share.

When I was finally successful at reuniting the base with the rod after 4 years of storage, it's once again at work entertaining... with the same many-legged tug.

I love my tether tug!

05/28/2026

If you have a fetch fan, blend in some skills training and turn the toss into the reward!

Asking for a nose-to-hand target is a fun way to jazz up the game.

Vet Visit KitYup, a settle mat and perches (and toys and plenty of treats) are standard parts of our "vet visit kit". Sk...
05/27/2026

Vet Visit Kit

Yup, a settle mat and perches (and toys and plenty of treats) are standard parts of our "vet visit kit". Skills training is very portable!

They practiced down-stay, stand-stay and heel position with attention, but most of all, my goal was for them to feel comfortable and happy and supported while they got vaccinations. Predictable games like these help a lot!

All on her own, Delilah got onto the scale on our way out because.... it already had a cookie history after the one treat. 😅

05/23/2026
05/19/2026

It's the perfect day to go to the river to cool off. It's 92°!

Lilah has discovered how to blow bubbles... I think she has a future in water activities!

05/18/2026

Methinks she likes it!

05/17/2026

Puppy Power Hour! New buddies Cyrus & Nellie
know how to cool off!

05/17/2026

Puppy Power Hour at PupStart in North Yarmouth is WAAY more than just puppy play: it's a full hour of learning, of building confidence and body awareness, of skill-building and partnership - all in the form of fun and games. Got a question about puppy raising or training? We are here for you!

Puppy Power Hour is a carefully managed puppy social - not a "free-for-all". Sundays at 10:30 for pups up to 40 # and 6 months.

It's a must-do for every puppy!

Grateful for Skipper, the ever-patient, stable and reliable mentor for Delilah. He is her Everything right now. He sets ...
05/06/2026

Grateful for Skipper, the ever-patient, stable and reliable mentor for Delilah. He is her Everything right now. He sets the tone and, without even realizing it, is teaching her valuable skills and habits.

It's remarkable how much information our older dogs pass onto our puppies, generation after generation.

♥️

Address

1012 Sligo Road
North Yarmouth, ME
04097

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm

Website

https://vimeo.com/user98115786, https://pupstart.as.me/schedule.php

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