Jumpstart® Curriculum
Jumpstart® Curriculum
What Your Puppy Will Learn in the Jumpstart Program
Jumpstart® Curriculum
“Play is the Work of Puppies”
– Hillary Alexander
Training and play are woven into each activity as puppies learn one-one-one and in small groups. We also supervise and moderate play to instill a sense of impulse control.
Our Jumpstart Nursery is an optimal learning environment where puppies learn to; race back when you call outdoors, heel in leash walks, go lay down on their bed, stay, greet other dogs politely, Go Say Hi! (sit to greet new people instead of jumping), and ring the potty bells to go outside.
For you and your family we offer Saturday classes, weekly training guides, and videos of your puppy in training. These personalized videos help you understand what your puppy is learning and how to practice at home.
Our team is also available daily to answer your questions, practice new skills, and solve challenges as they arise.
What Your Puppy Will Learn.
Our puppy command training extends well beyond basic obedience. At our caring and supportive canine nursery, your dog will learn a variety of specialized techniques and commands from a professional trainer with extensive experience. Some of the skills they’ll learn include the following:
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Daylong Puppy Potty Training
Our training center will provide your pup with all the personalized care it needs to become properly potty-trained. In addition, we’ll teach them how to ring potty bells to improve their communication. Read our potty training guide for further information.
Laser Focus
We develop this vital skill in our puppies to prepare them for rapid, effortless learning. This ultra-focused state of mind translates to more attentive puppies with better impulse control, making it easier for them to follow your directions.
Proximity Imperative
Families who want their dogs to stay close on walks and away from others will benefit from proximity training. Our puppies learn how to stay close and come back quickly, anytime, anywhere.
Lightning-fast Recall
Wherever or whenever you call, your puppy will return at top speed. We train this critical skill daily in multiple outdoor locations so that your dog can return to your side at a moment’s notice.
Go to Bed and Lay Down
Energetic dogs may have a hard time settling down for the night unless they’re told to. With our professional puppy lay down training, we’ll ensure that your pup goes to sleep when you want them to.
Stay Till Released
Through puppy sit training, your dog will stay put on command whenever you need them to. This useful command is not just for tricks but can also be employed in emergency situations to ensure they don’t leave their current location.
Go Say Hi!®
Say goodbye to jumping, lunging, and barking when your puppy walks over and sits to greet new people. We’ll ensure that rather than loudly bark, aggressively sprint, or cause an accident, they’ll approach guests politely and with care.
4 Week Program – $2,800
To Get Started, Bring Your Puppy for a Visit!
Visits to the Nursery are great for getting acquainted and learning about our Program.
We look forward to seeing you and your puppy in the Nursery!
“You truly saved my life. Knowing he was in such good hands each day was a relief. Our family learned so much from you and your videos were all so helpful as well as the Saturday classes.”
Lisa and Paul Levin
Jumpstart PLUS
Enhanced Socialization Activities for Confidence and Superb Social Skills
Jumpstart PLUS builds on the strong foundation of our core program with enhanced socialization experiences that help your puppy grow into a confident, well-adjusted companion.
It’s the next level of socialization for your puppy and for you. Together, in weekly private sessions I will coach you through the process/help you become your puppy’s dearest coach, protector and friend.
Children are important, too. I also coach children, showing them ways to work with their puppy and stay safe. I teach this through games and practice sessions.
Together, I will show you the best, most enjoyable ways to socialize, educate, and satisfy your puppy’s need for learning, exploration, strategic rest, and best of all, how to set your puppy up for success.
All tailored to your puppy’s unique needs and interests. You’ll have a puppy that can accompany you and your family to plays and cafes, schools and recitals, soccer games and county fairs, libraries and soccer practice.
We know that meaningful socialization is more than just exposure – it’s about how your puppy experiences the world. That’s why Jumpstart PLUS offers a personalized, developmentally thoughtful curriculum tailored to your puppy’s unique personality, interests, and needs.
With Hillary guiding the way, your pup will enjoy:
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Outings with Hillary
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Visits to open-air malls filled with real-world sights and sounds: kids playing, strollers, uniforms, live music, ebikes, skateboards, and more
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Agility fun like tunnels and puppy parkour
Each activity includes gentle, structured introductions designed to support your puppy’s confidence, adaptability, and social skills.
All experiences take place during our regular program hours, Monday–Thursday.
Jumpstart PLUS – $3800
Ready to give your puppy a serious social edge? Let’s Jumpstart PLUS!
A Puppy’s First Day in the Jumpstart® Program
Meet Goji, a 5 month old Australian Shepherd puppy on Day 1 in the Jumpstart Program.
A Puppy’s First Day in the Jumpstart® Program
Meet Goji, a 5 month old Australian Shepherd puppy on Day 1 in the Jumpstart Program.
Jumpstart® Daily Schedule
Monday – Thursday
8:30 am – 3:00 pm
| 8:30am to 9:15am | Puppy drop-off |
| 9:30am to 11:30am | Outdoor Recall Training and Play |
| 11:30am – 12:30pm | Lunch and Naptime |
| 12:30pm – 1:30pm | One-on-one Training and Play |
| 1:30pm to 3:00pm | Puppy Pick-up and Close |
| Day 1 Pick-up – 1:00pm | Helps Prepare Puppies for a Longer Day |
Communities We Serve:
- San Rafael
- Novato
- Mill Valley
- Sausalito
- Larkspur
- Corte Madera
- San Anselmo
- Fairfax
- Marin City
- Stinson Beach
- Kentfield
- Ross
- Bel Marin Keys
- Lucas Valley-Marinwood
- Lagunitas-Forest Knolls
- Woodacre
- Strawberry
- Marshall
- Santa Venetia
- Sleepy Hollow
- Tamalpais-Homestead Valley
- Black Point-Green Point