Puppy Training · Miami, FL

Start Your Puppy
The Right Way.

The first few months of your puppy's life set the foundation for everything that follows. Pack Protocol's puppy training program in Miami gives your dog the structure, socialization, and obedience skills they need from day one.

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8wks+
Age We Start
20+
Years Experience
All✓
Breeds Welcome
Free✓
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Why Early Training Matters

The Window Is
Short.

A puppy's socialization window closes around 16 weeks. What your dog experiences, learns, and gets used to before that point shapes their temperament for life. Most behavior problems in adult dogs trace directly back to what wasn't addressed early.

Waiting until your puppy is older, more out of control, or "ready" is the single biggest mistake Miami dog owners make. The best time to start training is the day you bring your puppy home.

Pack Protocol's puppy training program in Miami is built around this window. We cover the foundational skills, socialization exposure, and handler education that sets you and your dog up for a lifetime of good behavior.

With over 20 years of experience working with dogs across South Florida, founder Kristopher Fonte has seen what happens when puppies get the right start — and what happens when they don't.

Socialization Window Closes at 16 Weeks

Early positive exposure to people, dogs, sounds, and environments prevents fear and reactivity later. We build this in from the start.

Habits Form Fast

Whatever your puppy practices in the first months becomes automatic. Build the right habits early and you avoid retraining later.

Owner Education Is Half the Work

You'll learn as much as your puppy does. Knowing how to communicate clearly with your dog is what keeps the training alive at home.

Prevention Is Easier Than Correction

Fixing bad habits in a 2-year-old dog costs more time, money, and stress than preventing them in a puppy.

Curriculum

Everything Your
Puppy Needs.

01
Potty Training

A clear, consistent schedule and system so your puppy understands where and when to go. We cover crate routines, accident prevention, and how to handle setbacks.

02
Bite Inhibition

Puppies explore with their mouths. We teach them early what is and isn't appropriate so nipping never becomes a problem.

03
Crate Training

A crate-trained puppy is a safe, calm, settled dog. We build positive associations early so the crate becomes your puppy's preferred space.

04
Socialization

Structured exposure to people, dogs, sounds, surfaces, and environments. We build a confident, well-adjusted dog before the socialization window closes.

05
Name Recognition

The foundation of every command. Your puppy learns to orient to you immediately and reliably before anything else is built.

06
Sit, Down and Stay

Core obedience commands taught through marker training so your puppy learns fast and responds consistently in real life.

07
Leash Manners

Walking on a loose leash through Miami neighborhoods, parks, and sidewalks without pulling, lunging, or losing focus.

08
Recall

Coming when called, reliably. One of the most important safety skills your dog will ever learn, built from the very beginning.

Program Options

Three Ways to
Train.

Private 1-on-1 Sessions

In-home puppy training in Miami tailored specifically to your puppy, your household, and your schedule. You're hands-on in every session. Starting at $1,750.

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FASTEST RESULTS
Puppy Board and Train

Your puppy stays with us for an intensive program covering all the foundations. Full-time immersive training accelerates results dramatically. Starting at $5,500.

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Virtual Puppy Sessions

Live video coaching for puppy owners anywhere in South Florida or nationwide. You handle your puppy, we guide you in real time. Starting at $500.

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Training in Miami

Built for South
Florida Life.

Miami presents unique training challenges. We factor them all in.

High-Rise and Condo Living

Elevator manners, hallway behavior, staying calm in tight spaces with neighbors. Brickell, Edgewater, and Downtown puppies need urban-specific training from the start.

Hot Weather and Outdoor Distractions

Training your puppy to focus despite heat, other dogs at Bayfront Park, and the constant foot traffic of Miami neighborhoods requires real-world exposure from day one.

Busy Family Households

Kids, guests, other pets. We train your puppy in the real environment they live in so behavior holds when it matters most, not just in a quiet training room.

South Florida Breeds

Doodles, Labs, Frenchies, Pitbulls, German Shepherds — Miami has them all. Every breed has different drives and tendencies and we train accordingly.

Results

Miami Puppies That
Listen.

★★★★★

"We got our Goldendoodle at 8 weeks and started with Pack Protocol right away. The foundation they built in those first months made everything so much easier. He's the most well-behaved dog at the dog park."

Sarah M.
Goldendoodle, 8 months · Coral Gables
★★★★★

"I live in a Brickell high-rise and was terrified my puppy would be a nightmare in the elevator and hallways. Pack Protocol addressed all of it from session one. The difference is unreal."

Carlos R.
French Bulldog, 5 months · Brickell
★★★★★

"I searched puppy trainer near me in Kendall and found Pack Protocol. Kris is incredibly knowledgeable. Our puppy came in a nightmare and left knowing sit, down, stay, and walking on a loose leash."

Monica T.
German Shepherd, 4 months · Kendall
FAQ

Puppy Training
Questions.

How old does my puppy need to be to start training in Miami?

We start working with puppies as young as 8 weeks old. The earlier you start the better. The socialization window closes around 16 weeks so there's no benefit to waiting.

How long does puppy training take?

It depends on the program and your goals. Private sessions are typically scheduled weekly with daily practice in between. Board and train programs run 2 to 4 weeks. Most puppy owners see significant improvement within the first 2 weeks of consistent work.

Do you come to my home for puppy training in Miami?

Yes. We offer in-home puppy training throughout Miami-Dade and South Florida. Training in your home means we work on real behavior in the real environment where it needs to hold.

What's the difference between puppy classes and private training?

Group puppy classes are generic. Private training is tailored specifically to your puppy's behavior, your household, and your goals. At Pack Protocol, every program is built around your dog specifically.

Do you help with potty training?

Yes. Potty training is part of every puppy program. We give you a clear system, schedule, and troubleshooting guide so accidents stop as fast as possible.

How much does puppy training cost in Miami?

Pack Protocol's puppy training programs start at $1,750 for private sessions and $500 for virtual coaching. Board and train programs start at $5,500. All pricing is confirmed after the free consultation.

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Start Your Puppy
Right.

The consultation is free. We'll assess your puppy, talk through your goals, and recommend the right program. The best time to start is now.

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