In-Home Puppy Training
& Socialization Programs

Work directly with Lake Norman's award-winning dog trainer and author
Mike Calinoff, and achieve great results!

Voted Best Dog Trainer on Lake Norman

Less Stress, More Success!

Bringing home a new puppy? You're about to make a ton of great memories — and maybe a few messes along the way. Potty training, crate training, socialization, obedience... it's a lot.

That’s where Doglogics comes in. Mike’s puppy programs are designed to guide you through every step — from the first night home to a confident, well-behaved dog. We’ll cover crate training, leash skills, potty habits, social time, and how to handle all the typical chaos that comes with puppy life.

The goal? A dog who listens, a family that’s not overwhelmed, and a whole lot less stress along the way!

SIX SESSIONS

Three (3) 60-Minute In-Home Sessions

Three (3) 40-Minute Socialization Trips

EARLY DEVELOPMENT

Name Recognition
Crate Training
Potty Training with Consistency

DAILY ROUTINE MODULE

Creating Predictability
Custom Plan for a Balanced Day

CUES & COMMANDS

Sit (Implied Stay)
Relaxed Down
Look (Focus)
Place (Implied Stay)
Recall
Leave It / Drop It
Crate / Kennel

IMPULSE DEVELOPMENT

Nipping and Mouthing
Early Demand Barking
Chewing and Redirection

BEHAVIORAL FOUNDATIONS

Jumping & Hyperactivity
Doors Dashing & Thresholds
Reducing Attention-Seeking
Intro to Settling in the Home

MANNERS

Calm Greetings with People
Furniture & Household Boundaries
Learning to Make Better Choices

BALANCED LIFE FRAMEWORK

General Exercise & Enrichment Plan

LEASH WALKING

Introduction to Leash Walking

SOCIALIZATION

Public Outings:

Lowe’s
Birkdale
Dog Supplies Warehouse

TEN SESSIONS

Five (5) 60-Minute In-Home Sessions

Five (5) 40-Minute Socialization Trips
Sessions Added at No Charge if Needed

Lifetime Training Support

EARLY DEVELOPMENT (if needed)

Name Recognition
Crate Training
Potty Training with Consistency

CUES & COMMANDS

Sit (Implied Stay)
Relaxed Down
Look (Focus)
Place (Implied Stay)
Leave It / Drop It
Crate / Kennel

DAILY ROUTINE MODULE

Creating Predictability
Custom Plan for a Balanced Day

IMPULSIVE BEHAVIORS

Hyperactivity
Jumping on Guests
Demand Barking
Counter Surfing
Improved Decision-Making
Consistent Calm Behaviors

REACTIVITY

Dogs & People
Cars & Trucks
Delivery Personnel

DESENSITIZATION

Responding to Door Bell
Loud and Sudden Noises
Leash Excitement

ADDRESSING FEARS & ANXIEITY

General Fears & Anxiety
Unfamiliar People & Dogs
Separation
Confinement

CAR TRAVEL

Anxiety in the Car
Motion Sickness
Entry and Exit Behavior

CONFIDENCE & STABILITY

Strengthening Confidence
Developing Independence

REAL-WORLD APPLICATION

Settling in Busy Enviornments
Maintaining Neutrality

RELIABLE RECALL

Intense Recall Work
Off-Leash Preparation
Building Distance
Strengthening Engagement