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Legend Acres Puppy Training in Arizona
​Puppy Pre-K, Socialization & Fundamentals

Do you wish you could communicate with your puppy?

You got that adorable puppy, and now you need to know the basics on how to care, teach, and raise your puppy to be a well-adjusted pup.  


A new puppy is learning about the world and all the wonders of it.  They are curious and need to be taught what is safe and what is not.  Puppies are often removed from their birth mom at eight weeks old.  When a puppy is 8-16 weeks old, this is their crucial time to learn what they need to know to be a well-adjusted dog.  As a pet parent, it is our responsibility to provide this information to our puppies during this critical time.  

🐾 Legend Acres Puppy Pre-K™ The First Step Toward a Confident, Well-Mannered Pup

Because great dogs aren’t born they’re nurtured through trust and understanding.

If your new puppy is still learning the ropes of life at home — sleeping through the night, going potty outside, or understanding what “good dog” really means — Legend Acres’ Puppy Pre-K™ Program is where it all begins.

This is not obedience class — it’s life skills for young pups.
Designed by nationally recognized animal behaviorist Kristi Kay May MS, CVPM, LVMT, our force-free, fear-free methods help puppies build healthy habits and lifelong trust before they ever learn formal obedience commands.

🐶 What Puppy Pre-K™ Covers

Your puppy’s brain is growing fast — every new experience now shapes their future behavior.
Over 3 private one-hour sessions (held weekly in your home or self-paced online), you’ll learn to:

✅ Create calm routines for feeding, sleeping, and potty time
✅ Build trust through play, bonding, and gentle structure
✅ Encourage healthy socialization with people, places, and sounds
✅ Understand body language, fear periods, and confidence building
✅ Prevent common problems before they start — nipping, chewing, barking, and accidents

This course sets the stage for success in Fundamentals — Obedience Level 1, preparing your puppy to advance confidently into formal training and public-world manners.

📍 Training Options That Fit Your Life

  • Private In-Home Sessions: Three (3) one-hour weekly lessons with a Legend Acres Certified Trainer tailored to your schedule and environment.

  • Online On-Demand Version: A self-paced digital course you can start anytime from anywhere in the U.S., complete with video modules and trainer support.

All sessions follow Legend Acres’ Force-Free and Fear-Free Standards, approved by the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior.

🧠 Why It Matters

Early training is not about control — it’s about connection.
When you invest in Puppy Pre-K™, you’re building your dog’s emotional foundation for a lifetime of learning and trust.

Puppies who complete this program are statistically less likely to develop behavior problems like reactivity, separation anxiety, or resource guarding — because they learn how to think before they react.

Fundamentals Group Class Veramonte Park Surprise, AZ

🐾 Puppy Essentials

Everything new puppy parents need for crate training, housebreaking, socialization, and stress-free care. Trusted by our service dog trainers.

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Pumpkin Pup Social & Service Dog Fundraiser | Legend Acres Arizona Dog Training Events

Join Legend Acres on Oct 25 in Surprise, AZ for the Pumpkin Pup Social 🎃 — a trainer-led dog event with scent hunts, costume contest & raffle fundraiser supporting veteran service-dog scholarships. 100% goes to the cause.

 Puppy Socialization Class in AZ

🐾 Unlock Your Puppy’s Social Confidence with Legend Acres
Build Confidence. Encourage Play. Prevent Problems Early.

Your puppy’s first experiences with other dogs set the tone for a lifetime of behavior.
Our Puppy Play Socialization Class helps young pups 8 – 24 weeks old or up to 35 lbs learn positive play, communication, and confidence — all in a safe, supervised setting.


🐶 What to Expect

Each one-hour session includes:
Supervised Off-Leash Play — guided by certified Force-Free, Fear-Free trainers
20-Minute Learning Segment — covering puppy communication, healthy play habits, and early confidence-building exercises
Real-World Exposure — safe, structured practice to prepare your pup for life beyond home

📍 Locations & Options

Classes are offered in-person in Surprise, Arizona, and online on-demand nationwide, so you can begin socialization safely from home or join a local group experience.

All sessions follow Legend Acres’ Force-Free, Fear-Free Training Standards, ensuring every puppy feels safe, supported, and confident.

🩺 Requirements

✔ One Distemper/Parvo vaccine
✔ One deworming treatment
✔ Administered at least 7 days before class

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🌟 The Legend Acres Difference

  • 🏅 Arizona Vetrepreneur of the Year 2025
  • 🌟 BBB Torch Award for Ethics Finalist 2025
  • 🏆 Best of Clarksville 2025 Winner — Best Dog Trainer

For 15 years, Legend Acres has led the nation in ethical, science-based training that changes lives — one pawprint at a time.

📞 Ready to Get Started?

Whether your pup is just starting out in Puppy Pre-K™, learning to meet the world through Puppy Socialization, or ready to advance to Fundamentals — Obedience Level 1, Legend Acres offers programs designed to grow with your dog.


All sessions are available privately in your home, group class, or online on-demand, giving you the flexibility to train when and where it works best for your family.


Spaces fill quickly each month — schedule your free phone consult today to discover which course is right for your puppy’s age and stage.

👉 Call or Text 931-516-3064
or
📲 Schedule Online 👇


Set your puppy up for lifelong success — start with love, science, and trust.

Book a FREE Dog Behavior Consultation and Training Goals Session with Legend Acres

What is Fundamentals Dog Training?

Build Trust. Strengthen Communication. Transform Behavior.

Your puppy isn’t being stubborn — they’re still learning how to understand the world around them.
Like toddlers, dogs need patient guidance and clear communication to thrive.

When you learn how to speak your dog’s language through positive, science-based training, you’ll see real results — calm behavior, better focus, and a deeper bond that lasts a lifetime.

What You’ll Learn

Our Fundamentals Dog Training Class (also known as a Puppy Class or Basic Obedience Class) helps you and your dog build two-way communication and lasting trust.

You’ll learn how to:
✅ Understand how dogs learn and think
✅ Capture attention without force or frustration
✅ Use positive reinforcement for faster learning
✅ Replace unwanted behaviors with confident, calm choices

Skills Taught

This class focuses on foundational life skills and real-world manners, including:
🐾 Sit
🐾 Down
🐾 Come
🐾 Stay
🐾 Leave It
🐾 Loose Leash Walking
🐾 Polite Greetings (Prevent Jumping, Pulling & Mouthing)

Who It’s For

The Fundamentals Class is perfect for puppies and dogs of any age who need structure, confidence, neutrality, and consistency at home or in public.

Each session helps you explore the world of dog ownership through Force-Free, Fear-Free techniques — creating a well-mannered, emotionally balanced companion you can take anywhere.

Because great training isn’t about control — it’s about communication, trust, and connection.

Puppy Start Right Bundle – Self-Paced Online Puppy Training Courses | Legend Acres Arizona 

🐶 Featured Bundle: Puppy Start Right

Canine Life Skills

Foundations of Training

Orientation & Introduction

Find Your Puppy Fundamentals Group Classes 
​in Surprise & Peoria, AZ

Join Us for Puppy Play Monthly in Surprise, AZ | CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Wednesdays 10:00-11:00 a.m.
October 8, 2025 - November 5, 2025
Veramonte Park, Surprise
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Wednesdays 6:00-7:00 p.m.
October 8, 2025 to November 12, 2025
Asante Park, Surprise
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Saturdays 8:00-9:00 a.m.
October 11, 2025 to November 15, 2025
Pioneer Community Park, Peoria
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Saturdays 1:30-2:30 p.m.
November 8, 2025 to December 20, 2025
Veramonte Park, Surprise
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 Wednesdays 10:00-11:00 a.m.
November 19, 2025 to January 14, 2026
Asante Park, Surprise 
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Wednesdays 5:00-6:00 p.m.
November 19, 2025 to January 14, 2026
Asante Park, Surprise
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  Saturdays 8:00-9:00 a.m.
November 22, 2025 to January 10, 2026
Pioneer Community Park, Peoria

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What do I need to know?

1

First get your pup to your vet to make sure you have a clean bill of health and appropriate vaccines for.  Dogs must have proof of a minimum of 3 DHLPP Vaccines and Rabies Vaccine or a note from the vet.

2

Next schedule your group, private, or online sessions.  (See options above)  If you don't see a class that works for you, schedule a free consultation and we can discuss your options.

3

Arrive to all scheduled classes ready to work and perform the assigned homework each session to achieve the communication with your pup that you desire.