The Dog Mamaa
Dog Training Toronto | Calm, Confident Dogs Start Here
Puppy Training in Toronto
Build a strong foundation for your puppy.
Bringing a new puppy into your home is exciting, but also a big adjustment! At The Dog Mamaa, we provide puppy training in Toronto to help you teach essential skills, socialize properly, and establish a consistent routine. Our programs - including 1:1 Perfect Start sessions or Drop-Off Puppy Training - give your puppy the best foundation while making puppyhood enjoyable for you.
Gabrielle is awesome! I used both the puppy package as well as the walk and train package and I see a huge improvement in my puppy! She always made herself available to answer questions/concerns and offer tips/advice. You can tell she really understands dog behaviour and loves the work she does! I highly recommend The Dog Mamaa!
Tailored in-home training sessions for your puppy, focusing on manners, socialization, and confidence-building.
Our 4 session Puppy Perfect Start package covers the essentials to setting them up for success, including :
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Basic cues (sit, stay, go to bed, drop it, leave it, recall)
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Name recognition
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Chewing & biting
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Potty training
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Crate training
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Focus around distractions
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Leash walking introduction
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Socialization
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Preventing undesirable behaviours
Investment : 4 x 1 hour sessions for $550 + HST
Our puppy training in Toronto programs are not one size fits all - we tailor specific to your needs.
"If you’re looking for someone who is professional, knowledgeable, and truly cares about your dog’s development,Gabrielle is the one to call. Thank you for helping both Coco and Bambi build their confidence and for giving us the tools needed for success" - Aliyah, Coco & Bambi
Feeling Overhwhelmed with a Busy Schedule? Let Me Train Your Puppy For You While You Work!
Bring your puppy to us for focused sessions covering all essential skills while you relax at home. Our Puppy Drop Off Training package of 4 sessions is perfect for covering the most essential puppy skills while building confidence with enrichment activities.
Guaranteed to tire your pup, here are some training topics we cover :
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Name recognition & recall
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Essential cues (sit, down, stay, go to bed, drop it, leave it)
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Potty training
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Crate training & alone time
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Chewing & biting management
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Focus around distractions
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Loose leash walking basics
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Socialization & confidence building
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Preventing undesirable behaviours
Your puppy gains the skills they need, and you get peace of mind knowing they’re in expert hands, and we transfer what they've learned to you to maintain.
Located in Downtown Toronto in St. Lawrence Market - initial consultation at my location required before sessions begin to ensure your puppy's comfort.
Our puppy training in Toronto programs are personalized to each puppy’s age, temperament, and needs.
Spots are limited, I only take one puppy at a time to ensure our undivided care and attention - book your puppy’s drop-off training today!
Flexible Package Options :
• Initial consultation at my location $75
• 1.5-hour drop-off sessions (4 total) $550 + HST
• 2-hour drop-off sessions (4 total): $800 + HST
• 3-hour drop-off sessions (4 total): $1,150 + HST
We used Gabrielle’s training services for the Puppy Perfect Start package and I have nothing but positive things to say! Gabrielle is an incredible trainer, she’s very knowledgeable, non judgmental and the sweetest person you will ever meet! My puppy loved her from day one. I appreciate that Gabrielle offers customizable packages and it’s not a one size fits all as we had some specific puppy issues we wanted to focus on so we were able to discuss this during our consultation. Gabrielle offers both in person and virtual sessions which I found helpful to have the option to do virtual if needed. I had really lost my confidence with training my puppy due to some experiences with another trainer and I got my confidence back while working with Gabrielle! She is so knowledgeable and really knows how to not only work with dogs but also the people. The homework was easy to follow and understand and I appreciated the handouts and follow up emails as it’s easy to forget what you learned after the session. My partner and I are so grateful for Gabrielle and her training sessions as we have a new puppy and it’s all thanks to her incredible talent!! My only regret is that we didn’t use Gabrielle from day one! - Courtney & Gidget
Why Work with Me / What's Included :
All Puppy Training Programs Include:
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Personalized training plan tailored to your puppy’s age, temperament, and needs
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Initial consultation to discuss goals and challenges
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Step-by-step exercises with email summaries and video support between sessions
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Virtual follow-up session to maintain progress
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Resources & tools including our Amazon Puppy Perfect Start list
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Access to The Dog Mamaa Club for ongoing support and connecting with other clients
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Certificate of completion celebrating your puppy’s progress
Exclusive to Puppy Drop Off Training
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Bonus Puppy Recess: enrichment activities & confidence-building games
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Short video tutorials of each skill your puppy learns
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Transfer sessions to reinforce learning at home
These puppy training programs in Toronto help your puppy build confidence, manners, and a strong foundation for life.
FAQs
Q: How much does in-home puppy training in Toronto cost?
A: Our 1:1 puppy training in Toronto packages start at $550 for 4 sessions, including a personalized training plan, email support, and follow-up guidance to ensure your puppy’s progress.
Q: Can you train puppies under 12 weeks?
A: Absolutely! Our Puppy Perfect Start program works with puppies as young as 8 weeks to establish good habits, socialize them properly, and build a strong foundation early.
Q: How long does it take to see results in puppy training?
A: Every puppy is different, but most clients see noticeable improvements within the first few sessions when training is consistent and uses positive reinforcement methods.
Q: Do I need to be home for training sessions?
A: For our in-home 1:1 sessions, yes. If you choose Drop-Off Puppy Training, you can relax at home while we focus on your puppy’s skills in a structured, hands-on environment.
Q: What if my puppy shows behaviour challenges?
A: We adapt our puppy training programs in Toronto to each puppy’s temperament and challenges, including shy, reactive, or high-energy puppies, ensuring a safe and effective learning experience.
Q: Why choose positive reinforcement puppy training?
A: Positive reinforcement builds confidence, strengthens the human-dog bond, and creates lasting behaviour change without fear or intimidation - which can be detrimental to your puppy.
Private Puppy Training in Toronto Clients
Puppy training in Toronto - serving St. Lawrence Market, Old Toronto, Liberty Village, Corktown, Distillery District and Downtown Toronto.Virtual training available from anywhere.