4.7 Average Ratings

Puppy Training -
Blue Star Training Academy

Dr. Emily Carter

Dog Behavioural Expert, PhD

“Max is now the best-behaved puppy we could have hoped for... such incredible progress in just a few months!”

- Annah E.

"Our 5-month-old puppy came to us with endless energy, zero impulse control, and a habit of stealing anything not nailed down. 

The team at Blue Star Training Academy worked wonders! Bailey now walks politely beside us, listens the first time, stays calm around distractions, and has started to relax in the house. 

The transformation has been night and day. We can’t wait for the next round of classes to build even more. Patient, expert, and genuinely passionate trainers—thank you North Star! If you have a puppy, this is the place to go."

Puppy Training for Dogs 

One of Blue Star Training Academy’s most popular programs is puppy training, offered through in-home sessions and group puppy classes in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Buenos Aires. Puppy training lays the essential foundation for raising a confident, well-mannered, and happy dog for life.
 

Starting early helps puppies learn how to behave appropriately in the home, around people, and with other dogs. Through positive, gentle methods, we teach key skills like house training, bite inhibition, basic commands, leash manners, socialization, and impulse control—preventing future behavioral issues before they start.

The critical window for socialization (roughly 8–16 weeks) is when puppies are most receptive to new experiences, people, sounds, and environments. Early, positive training during this period sets your puppy up for success and makes the rest of their life easier and more enjoyable.

It’s never too late to start, even if your puppy is a few months older—our proven, reward-based approach delivers fast, lasting results at any stage of puppyhood.
 

Our puppy programs are comprehensive, fun, and customized to your puppy’s breed, personality, and your lifestyle. We’re committed to helping your new family member grow into a well-adjusted, confident companion.

Ready to give your puppy the best start possible? Contact Blue Star Training Academy today for a free consultation!

Our Puppy Programs

Socialization & Confidence Building

The key window for puppies is socialization—exposing them safely to new people, sounds, environments, surfaces, and other puppies in a controlled, positive way. Our programs help your pup develop an optimistic outlook, reduce fearfulness, and build lifelong confidence, preventing future anxiety or reactivity.

Foundational Skills & Impulse Control

We introduce essential early manners like sit, come, gentle play, and basic impulse control (e.g., waiting politely before meals, toys, or doors). These fun, reward-based lessons teach boundaries, reduce jumping/nipping, and set your puppy up for success as they grow.

Bite Inhibition & Gentle Play

Puppies explore the world with their mouths! We guide soft mouthing, teach bite inhibition through play, and redirect chewing to appropriate toys—ensuring your pup learns to use their mouth gently with people and other dogs for safer interactions throughout life.

Why Puppy Training is Essential

Everything a puppy experiences in their first months is completely new. People, sounds, surfaces, other animals, and household objects can all feel exciting, but also overwhelming. Without proper guidance, puppies may react with fear, excessive excitement, or unwanted behaviors. Blue Star Training Academy recommends starting puppy training as early as possible, ideally from 8 weeks of age, so you and your pup can build a strong bond and enjoy your adventures together from the very beginning.

Our positive, reward-based method creates a gentle, fun learning environment where puppies quickly learn to trust and communicate with you. Puppies naturally want to please their owners, which makes early training both enjoyable and highly effective. 

Safety is always the number one priority for new puppy owners. Through our puppy programs in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Buenos Aires, you will learn proven techniques to teach essential life skills: reliable house training, calm leash walking, waiting politely at doors, being comfortable home alone, and avoiding dangerous chewing or swallowing non-food items.

Investing in early puppy training prevents common behavior problems, establishes a solid foundation for a confident and well-mannered dog, and helps you enjoy a happier, safer life together right from the start.

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Common Questions About Service Dog Training

Still have questions about service dog training? We’ve got you covered! Below are some frequently asked questions that might help clarify any remaining concerns you have. At Blue Star Training Academy, we're here to ensure you and your dog have the best training experience possible.

What age can a dog start service dog training?

Dogs can begin basic obedience training as early as 8 weeks old, right when you bring them home. At this young age, puppies are like sponges, eagerly absorbing simple cues like "sit," "stay," and "come" through positive reinforcement. We recommend starting with foundational skills, socialization, and potty training immediately to build good habits and prevent issues later. For more structured obedience sessions, 12-16 weeks is ideal, as puppies gain better focus and stamina.
 

At Blue Star Training Academy, our puppy and obedience programs are designed to start your dog off right, using humane, reward-based methods. Whether in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, or Buenos Aires, contact us to enroll and set your pup up for success!

What issues will service training address

Service dog training at Blue Star Training Academy addresses a wide range of physical, medical, and psychiatric issues to enhance independence and quality of life. Our programs equip dogs to assist with disabilities such as mobility challenges, vision or hearing impairments, seizures, diabetes, severe allergies, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and autism spectrum disorders. Through specialized tasks like alerting to medical episodes, providing deep-pressure therapy, guiding navigation, retrieving items, or interrupting harmful behaviors, these dogs mitigate daily obstacles and promote safety and emotional well-being.
 

Whether supporting veterans with PTSD, children with autism, or individuals with chronic conditions, our positive reinforcement approach ensures tailored, effective solutions. Available in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Buenos Aires, contact us today to discuss how we can address your specific needs and start training!

How long does service dog training typically take?

The duration of service dog training varies based on the dog's age, breed, temperament, and the specific tasks required, but most programs at Blue Star Training Academy span 6 to 24 months for full certification. We start with foundational obedience and socialization (2-4 months), progress to task-specific training (4-12 months), and conclude with public access and handler integration (additional 2-6 months). Puppies often take longer to mature, while adult dogs with prior basics may accelerate the process.
 

Our customized, positive reinforcement approach ensures efficient progress without rushing. Available in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Buenos Aires, we track milestones closely for optimal results. Ready to begin? Reach out for a free consultation and timeline tailored to your needs!

Cairo

3 years old

I had an outstanding experience training my dog Cairo with Craig at Blue Star Training Academy. Cairo is a energetic puppy full of personality (and a bit of drama!). Training such a strong-willed pup can be challenging, but Rob’s patience, expertise, and positive approach made all the difference. He provided the guidance, resources, and tailored strategies needed to build solid obedience and prepare Cairo for the service dog public access test. Rob turns every session into a fun, rewarding process while helping us overcome breed-specific barriers with confidence. Highly recommend!

Rocky

4 years old

I can’t say enough good things about Blue Star Training Academy! My dog used to eat everything she could find on the ground, and I was constantly worried about her safety. The team not only helped her stop scavenging random items but also taught her to stay calm, focused, and well-behaved in public. Now she walks perfectly beside me, no pulling, no distractions, just confidence and control. I’m so grateful for the patience, expertise, and genuine care that went into her training. It truly feels like I have a whole new dog. Highly recommend Blue Star Training Academy to anyone in need, it’s worth every moment! 🐾

Eppy

2 years old

Our female Corgi started training with Craig at Blue Star Training Academy when she was about 5-6 months old. Now just over a year, she’s become an absolutely excellent pup! We needed a few in-home sessions, and she took to the training almost immediately. She’s still a little reactive in certain situations, but everything is now well under control and manageable.

Having had plenty of dogs before, this was our first with high drive and energy like hers, she wants to work and please so much, but really needed professional guidance to channel it properly. We’re so glad we started with expert help early on. Highly recommend Blue Star Training Academy!

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