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Puppy Training in Murrieta, CA

Professional Puppy Training and Obedience Programs

Transform your new puppy into a well behaved canine companion with proven methods that actually work.

Off Leash K9 Training of Murrieta, led by owner Tom McGovern, specializes in early puppy development, socialization, and building the solid foundation your furry friend needs for lifelong obedience.

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Why Early Puppy Training is Essential for Your Murrieta Home

The first weeks of your puppy’s life shape everything that follows. Professional dog training during the critical socialization window between 8 and 16 weeks prevents behavioral issues before they ever develop.

Critical Development Window

Puppies are most receptive to learning between 3 and 12 weeks. Proper exposure to varied experiences during this period reduces fear-based behavioral challenges by up to 60%.

Prevention Over Correction

Teaching basic obedience now is far easier than fixing a dog’s behavior problems later. Older dogs can learn, but young puppies absorb training faster and form habits more readily.

Confident Companions

Well-socialized puppies become confident, relaxed dogs that thrive in Murrieta’s family-friendly neighborhoods, parks, and community spaces.

Strong Bonds

Early training creates trust between both you and your puppy through consistent, positive reinforcement techniques.

Professional Guidance

A skilled trainer ensures your puppy develops properly from day one, avoiding common mistakes that lead to jumping, barking, and other unwanted behaviors.

Starting your puppy training journey early gives your dog the best possible chance at becoming the well behaved family member you want.

Our Puppy Training Services

Private Puppy Training Sessions

One-on-one private lessons bring professional dog training directly to your Murrieta home. This personalized approach addresses your puppy’s unique needs and fits your busy schedule.

Our private training sessions include:

  • Basic Obedience: Essential commands and manners for everyday life
  • Basic & Advanced Obedience: Comprehensive program building reliable skills in more challenging environments
  • Owner Practice Requirements: You’ll receive specific homework between sessions to reinforce learning

Private training sessions work especially well for puppies with specific behavioral issues or families wanting focused, tailored attention.

Basic Marker Mastery™ for Puppies

For puppies under 5 months, our Basic Marker Mastery™ program provides the perfect foundation using reward-based clicker training. This approach uses positive reinforcement to teach your puppy that good behavior leads to good things.

No e-collars or prong collars are used in this program.

Your puppy training package includes:

  • 15-foot training leash
  • Professional clicker
  • Slip lead

This program establishes the essential groundwork before any advanced training begins, creating a puppy who understands how to learn and wants to please you.

Top 6 Essential Puppy Training Commands We Teach

Every puppy training program at Off Leash K9 Training of Murrieta focuses on six core commands that form the basis of all obedience training:

  • Come: Reliable recall keeps your puppy safe around Murrieta neighborhoods and prevents dangerous situations near roads or other dogs.
  • Sit (Extended Sit): Builds impulse control and patience, teaching your puppy to remain seated until released.
  • Down (Extended Down): Creates calm, relaxed positioning perfect for restaurants, vet visits, and having friends over.
  • Place (Extended Place): Designated spot training establishes boundaries and gives your puppy a clear “job” during family activities.
  • Heel: Loose leash walking eliminates pulling, making walks enjoyable for both you and your puppy throughout Murrieta’s trails and neighborhoods.
  • Off: Stops jumping on guests and other inappropriate behaviors immediately.

These six commands address the most common behavior challenges Murrieta dog owners face, from jumping and barking to pulling on walks and ignoring recall commands.

Our Proven Puppy Training Process

Step 1: Free Consultation and Assessment

We evaluate your puppy’s temperament, age, and current development stage. During this conversation, we discuss your family’s lifestyle, your training goals, and any specific issues you want to address. Based on this assessment, we recommend the best training program for your Murrieta home and situation.

Step 2: Customized Training Plan

We create an age-appropriate training schedule designed around your puppy’s learning style. Different dog breeds and individual personalities require different approaches. You’ll receive realistic timelines and clear expectations so you know exactly what to expect throughout the process.

Step 3: Hands-On Training Implementation

Training happens with professional instruction and your active participation. We practice in real-world Murrieta environments so your puppy learns to respond reliably despite distractions. We monitor progress continuously and adjust the plan as your puppy grows and masters new skills.

Step 4: Ongoing Support and Reinforcement

Your puppy’s training doesn’t end when sessions finish. Our continued support ensures lasting results: 100% Refund Guarantee: If you’re not satisfied after the initial lesson, you receive a full refund. (Note: lessons do not guarantee results since owner follow-through is outside our control.) Lifetime Support: Board & Train graduates receive free refresher training for life. Owner Guidance: We teach you how to maintain your puppy’s training so skills remain sharp.

Success Stories from Murrieta Puppy Owners

Rated 5 out of 5

“Our trainer was Megan, she is the absolute BEST! Extremely knowledgeable and very loving with our pups. We have stubborn huskies yet Megan did not give up after our youngest puppy didn’t respond to the e-collar, instead she gave us alternatives like the pinch collar that worked like a charm and made our lives and our puppy’s life much easier. Megan is an amazing trainer and incredible resource. We recommend her 100000000000%”

Rosana Narvaez
Rated 5 out of 5

Rosana Narvaez // Murrieta Dog Owner

“My 6 month old mini golden doodle had ALL of the puppy behaviors and then some before his training. My goal was for him to be confident, happy and safe in the community as he travels with me everywhere. After his training with Megan, Rig was still the same adorable, loving puppy, BUT incredibly well-behaved, great with his recall, perfect In the community, and able to safely be off-leash!!! I received daily updates including videos/pictures of his progress and the handoff training was excellent! I cannot recommend Megan and OLK9 enough!!”

Jennifer Honda
Rated 5 out of 5

Jennifer Honda // Murrieta Dog Owner

Frequently Asked Questions About Puppy Training

What age should I start training my puppy?

Start as early as 8 weeks for socialization and basic obedience training using positive reinforcement methods. Puppies in this age range learn quickly and form habits easily.

E-collar training typically begins around 5 months after your puppy has established a foundation through clicker or treat-based training. Younger puppies benefit most from our Basic Marker Mastery™ program.

How long does puppy training take to show results?

Most puppies show noticeable improvement within the first few sessions. Achieving reliable obedience in all six core commands typically takes 2 to 4 weeks depending on consistency and the training program selected.

Factors that influence success include your puppy’s age, breed temperament, and how consistently you practice between sessions. Board & Train programs produce faster results because your puppy receives daily structured training.

Do you offer training in Temecula, Riverside, and Menifee too?

Yes. Off Leash K9 Training of Murrieta serves:. Interested in a career as a professional dog trainer? Learn more about career opportunities with Off Leash K9 Training of Murrieta.

  • Murrieta
  • Temecula
  • Riverside
  • Menifee

In-home training options are available within a 30-mile radius from our trainer location, bringing professional dog training directly to your door.

Start Your Puppy’s Training Journey Today

Your puppy’s first months determine the dog they’ll become. Professional puppy training now prevents behavioral issues later and creates the confident, obedient canine companion your family deserves.

Off Leash K9 Training of Murrieta, CA, led by Tom McGovern, provides the knowledge, skills, and continued support to transform your puppy into a well behaved member of your household.

Call us for a free consultation today!

About Off Leash K9 Training
Dog Trainers Who Are Recognized Around The World!
Nick White, Founder Off Leash K9 Training
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Nick White is the Owner and Founder of Off Leash K9 Training.  Nick is a former US Marine and former US Secret Service. He currently has over 130+ dog training locations throughout the United States. 

Nick is globally recognized as being one of the top dog trainers in the world.  He has 2 official world records in off leash obedience, named on Wikipedia as one of the top 20 dog trainers in the world, recently named top 10 trainer in the world by bestdogtrainers.org, has been featured in many magazines and shows, and he is regularly requested by the top celebrities and athletes! He has been called upon by people such as actor Ryan Reynolds, WWE’s John Cena, MLB All Star Max Scherzer, UFC World Champion Jon “Bones” Jones, and many more!

You can visit our YouTube Channel and watch over 1500+ before/after videos of Nick and his team’s work!  Off Leash K9 Training has more documented videos than any dog training business in the entire world!