Watch the Puppy Essentials Video
Your Path to the Perfect Puppy & Lifelong Learning
(for Puppies 8 weeks to 5 months)
Are you tired of dealing with puppy nipping?
Is your pup still fussing in their crate?
Did your pup just have another accident in the house?
Are you confused about how to socialize?
Are you worried about missing the crucial training that a puppy needs to be a well-rounded adult?
PLEASE READ: Welcome - OPTIONS FOR SUPPORT!
Tell us about your dog and goals!
Meet Your Instructors!
Training Equipment and General Rules
Treat Ideas
Crate Training
House Training
Leadership and Management
Nipping: Passive Restraint/Settle
Preventing Food and Bone Possession Training - Overview
Nipping - My puppy is nipping/biting me
Barking - What can I do for unwanted barking?
House Training - My pup is having accidents in the house
Leash Pulling - How do I deal with it?
Socialization: I want my puppy to be socialized with dogs and new things what should I do?
Crate: My pup is noisy
Training Schedule and Crate Time: How long and How Much?
House Line: Why do I need this and is this different than a regular leash?
Welcome to Puppy 101
The importance of the word YES
Taking Food Gently
Taking the Collar
Luring Positions
Handling
Response to Name
Teaching Out with Toys and Chews
Food Bowl Exercises - Step 1
Welcome to Luring and Learning
Luring Positions
Handling, Body Manipulation and Chin Rest
Response to Name
Stop Puppy Nipping & Other Unwanted Behaviour
Steps & Examples for Discipline
Food Bowl Exercises - Step 2
Welcome BACK!
Play and Settle
Handling
Commands and Signals
Tricks
Response to Name
Food Bowl Exercises - Step 3
Let's Put it All Together!
Tricks
Handling
Commands and Signals
Response to Name
Jumping Up
Food Bowl Exercises - Step 4
What's Next?
You're about to embark on a journey - and our expert trainers are excited to help you every step of the way in the Puppy Essentials Program.
We'll use your puppy's own instincts to create a wonderful, eager learner and help you address those pesky behaviours that might be keeping you from enjoying life with your puppy.
We can't wait for you see the MAGIC that comes along with early training!
Kayl and Ken and the McCann team are wonderful - easy to understand and follow. I really like the short lessons and how they are so specific. The facebook...
Read MoreKayl and Ken and the McCann team are wonderful - easy to understand and follow. I really like the short lessons and how they are so specific. The facebook group is soooo helpful. I asked a few questions and received quick and good responses. However, being able to read the other people's questions and answers was so great! I feel that Bingo, my lab pup got off to an excellent start! We work every day in short spurts - definitely the way to do it! Our vet tech has trimmed his nails twice and remarked on how good he was. Lots of handling practice paid off! My turn with the clippers soon.... Thanks to you all!
Read LessGreat information. I have followed along on you tube, but the course goes into more detail especially on crate training and house training.
Great information. I have followed along on you tube, but the course goes into more detail especially on crate training and house training.
Read LessGreat course! It definitely shed light on the Do's and Don'ts for me (first time puppy owner). Its finally nice to have a curriculum outlined of what I need ...
Read MoreGreat course! It definitely shed light on the Do's and Don'ts for me (first time puppy owner). Its finally nice to have a curriculum outlined of what I need to be learning to teach my puppy in the first few weeks.
Read LessThere are so many great aspects to this training. Credible, personable and authentic instructors (many), good content progression and overview, easy to fo...
Read MoreThere are so many great aspects to this training. Credible, personable and authentic instructors (many), good content progression and overview, easy to follow videos, private facebook group is a good learning tool, repeat access to videos and the live-stream is the kicker...you guys do a great job! Fun to learn and have real-time access to pros that answer all pertinent questions. You guys have a wonderful program. Thank you for this. A 5 star rating from me!!!
Read LessVery informative! Presented in a logical sequence so new skills could build on previous skills. Video instruction was incredibly valuable!
Very informative! Presented in a logical sequence so new skills could build on previous skills. Video instruction was incredibly valuable!
Read LessSo helpful to see these techniques in a pup that hasn't been fully trained yet!
So helpful to see these techniques in a pup that hasn't been fully trained yet!
Read LessI can't stress this enough that I've had people tell me that Shibas are difficult to train and my little pup is now pretty obedient and will listen to me whe...
Read MoreI can't stress this enough that I've had people tell me that Shibas are difficult to train and my little pup is now pretty obedient and will listen to me when asked so it's great! If you really want a well trained puppy I would defiantly get this program, it is worth every single penny!
Read LessI am learning so much and really loving how quickly you answer questions, put up extra videos, etc!! Well worth any amount of money!
I am learning so much and really loving how quickly you answer questions, put up extra videos, etc!! Well worth any amount of money!
Read LessThis training was really wonderful It got my puppy off to a great start, the instructors are super helpful and available. I am looking forward to continuing!
This training was really wonderful It got my puppy off to a great start, the instructors are super helpful and available. I am looking forward to continuing!
Read LessLove how this training course breaks down the tasks to teach both handler and pup how to succeed and build on the foundations. Life is so much better when we...
Read MoreLove how this training course breaks down the tasks to teach both handler and pup how to succeed and build on the foundations. Life is so much better when we understand each other despite obvious communication differences. My pup is so happy she can do what I am asking and I’m not frustrated trying to get her to do it. Would recommend this course to anyone wanting a strong bond with and a well behaved pup. My pup even wants to train, the looks I get when she knows she’s done right is so heartwarming. Out of chaos in the world comes great things. This course and amazing trainers have been a game changer for us. Without the move to online interactions we would never have been able to access such skills and knowledge living on the other side of the world. I can’t recommend the course highly enough. If you think their you-tube channel is great this is next level brilliance.
Read LessThis is so good: bite-size facts, easy to remember. Wish I had it in "book form" to go over when I can't get to my computer. Really like that I can "repea...
Read MoreThis is so good: bite-size facts, easy to remember. Wish I had it in "book form" to go over when I can't get to my computer. Really like that I can "repeat" each skill.
Read LessI found the content of Puppy Essentials to be clear, positive, reassuring and joyful! I am looking forward to the challenges and adventure of a pup so I can ...
Read MoreI found the content of Puppy Essentials to be clear, positive, reassuring and joyful! I am looking forward to the challenges and adventure of a pup so I can try out what I've learned so far.
Read LessYour pup is learning ALL of the time - why not have them learn the RIGHT things?
Training creates an amazing bond that will enhance your relationship with your dog
A solid foundation of skills with your puppy will set you up for a lifetime of good listening skills
This is what is truly special about our programs!
You get access to trainers 6 days a week to ask questions. You can email or post in the support group.
In addition to the video lessons, you'll get to attend weekly LIVE Zoom classes where we talk about important topics like nipping, barking and capturing good behaviour. If you can't make it live, watch the recording anytime in the Extras section. Take advantage of all of the previous live lessons which are available for your learning!
Join us for a live 1 hour Group Q&A every week!
With all of this, plus DAILY Q&A in the group, you'll NEVER feel alone!
*Access to more than 40 video lessons
*Access to Puppy Essentials Extras - this section includes supplemental articles and videos
*Access to previously recorded LIVE classes.
*Nailed It! A nail trim prep workshop
*Support from the McCann Dogs team. We'll be interacting with you daily to answer your questions!
*Weekly Live Zoom classes
* Live Q&A hours
You get access to all program features for 12 full weeks. Long enough that we'll be here to support you all the way through the puppy phase!
The benefit of McCann Dogs Home School is the collective decades of experience of the trainers behind it. If you run into a problem, chances are we’ve seen it and solved it before. Purchasing Puppy Essentials gives you access to an amazing program that will take you step-by-step through the process of training the skills all pup's need in order to grow into a well-rounded and safe 4-legged family member. Since dogs are not robots, when they do something different or unexpected, you’ll be able to use your unlimited support options to call on our experience and troubleshoot the less common problems.
Puppy Essentials is anyone with a puppy between the ages of 8 weeks and 6 months
Yes! Our doors are always open. Start anytime and you’ll get full access to all content and support for as long as you're a member.
Train a second puppy in the same household for $150! Please contact OnlineTraining@McCannDogs.com to explore this option.
No problem! Let us know within 48 hours in order to get a full refund. We're THAT confident that implementing what you learn in the course will work.
If your pup is older than 5 months, we encourage you to look at our Life Skills program. We can support you through any lingering puppy issues and get you started on the skills that are important for an older puppy.
We get this question a lot and truly, it’s very dependent on your personality. If you are the type of person who can’t get through tasks without having someone stand over you to dictate, you should get to a class! If you like to work through things at your own pace; if you like to watch instruction more than once; if there are multiple members of your family that would like to participate in training; and if you can keep working through the material without someone ‘cracking the whip’, join us in McCann Dogs Home School! Because of all of the support options and the discussion in the exclusive Member Group, Puppy Essentials has the potential to give you much, much more than a once a week class. A well-trained puppy is just the tip of the iceberg!