8 weeks to 5 months

Invisible Leash® Puppy Program

A puppy-specific path for dogs eight weeks to five months old, built around private instruction, small group classes, and safe supervised socialization.

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P.E.T.S. framework: Play, Educate, Train, Socialize

Continuous enrollment and flexible class scheduling

Designed for safe socialization during key development windows

This program is designed specifically for puppies between eight weeks and five months old. It combines private instruction, small group classes, and safe supervised socialization so owners get individual coaching while puppies build confidence around people, sights, sounds, equipment, and other young dogs.

The program is built around the P.E.T.S. curriculum: Play, Educate the owner, Train the puppy, and Socialize. The goal is not only basic obedience. It is to help a new puppy become a stable, confident family dog while teaching the owner how to prevent future behavior problems.

Puppies train in a safe, sanitary, supervised facility environment and learn early confidence, handling, manners, household structure, and calm behavior around visitors.

Dogs older than five months should start with Level 1 instead of the Puppy Program.

White puppy running toward the camera — Early confidence, socialization, and puppy foundations.

P.E.T.S. foundation

Play helps puppies develop social and physical skills they will use for the rest of their lives. It also gives them healthy physical and mental stimulation.

Owner education is central because the puppy lives at home with the family. The program trains the owner to train the puppy, so the work continues after each session.

Training can start as early as eight weeks. Early structure helps make a puppy safer, easier, and more fun for everyone to be around.

Play: healthy social development, movement, confidence, and energy release
Educate: owner coaching so the training carries into daily home life
Train: early obedience beginning as young as eight weeks
Socialize: supervised exposure to other puppies, adult humans, new sights, and new sounds

First private lesson

The first private lesson gives the owner and puppy one-on-one coaching before moving into group classes.

Proper and effective puppy management techniques
How to structure the relationship so the puppy looks to the owner as leader
The Invisible Leash® four-word communication system
How to stop unwanted puppy behavior fast

Program details

Training starts with one private session at the facility. After that first lesson, owners can schedule the four group training classes, register for puppy open play, and receive access to the online course.

The four small group classes are half-hour weekly classes on a continuous rotation. Owners can start on any class, miss a week if needed, and choose the class times that work for their schedule.

Current puppy class times listed by the school are Mondays at 11:30am, Tuesdays at 5:45pm, and Saturdays at 11:30am.

While enrolled, puppies can also attend free half-hour Puppy Open Play Sessions, currently offered Mondays at 5:15pm and Saturdays at 12:15pm.

Easy attention and engagement through simple exercises and games
Introduction to basic obedience through luring and hand signals
Proper and effective management techniques
Confidence building using agility equipment and exposure to new sights and sounds
Safe handling exercises to help prevent food bowl issues and support relaxed vet and grooming visits
Calm settling when visitors come over and conditioning for the home
Good manners and prevention of future behavior problems
Open play with puppies under five months in a safe, sanitary environment
Socialization with adult humans
Strength and confidence building using agility equipment
Release of pent-up puppy energy through supervised play
24/7 online Puppy Program course access while enrolled
A free copy of Eric's Invisible Leash® book

Getting started

Enrollment is simple.

Enrollment is ongoing, so owners do not need to wait for a new class to start.

The first private session can be scheduled at a convenient date and time. After that lesson, the owner is shown how to sign up for the four group classes on days and times that fit their schedule.

Owners who are ready to enroll can call 774-319-6351 or schedule a free evaluation.

Success stories

Trained across MA & RI.

Their puppies continued improving with the training tools, including quick progress on counter surfing and jumping on visitors, and they planned to return for off-leash training.

Rob & Grace Sousa

As a first-time dog owner, Sarah gained confidence through puppy classes and later progressed to off-leash training she can trust in public.

Sarah Flynn

Linda's German Shepherd progressed from puppy class through reactive dog work, adult class, off-leash class, and CGC preparation.

Linda Silvia

Program questions

What to know before you start.

Can my puppy start before all shots are complete?

Yes. The program is designed for puppies between eight weeks and five months, with cleaning protocols and class structure built around that age range.

Is this only basic obedience?

No. The goal is obedience plus confidence, socialization, handling, prevention of future behavior problems, and owner education.

What if my puppy is very timid?

The school keeps classes small and has a special area for very tiny or shy puppies during off-leash play. For most of class, the puppy remains right by the owner's side.