Free Training For Your Rescue Dog 

Helping Newly Adopted Dogs Thrive - One Family at a Time.
Our mission is to help shelter dogs stay in their new homes by guiding families through the rough spots and giving you the tools to understand your dog’s needs, communicate clearly, and help them fit seamlessly and stress-free into daily life and stay confidently in their new forever home.

 
At Puppy Pros Training, we believe every dog deserves a chance to succeed.
Many newly adopted shelter dogs struggle with fear, overexcitement, confusion, or difficulty adjusting to their new home and we’re here to help.
Every month, Puppy Pros Training volunteers time to support 1–2 families with free, personalized training, focused on building confidence, communication, and stability for rescued dogs.
If you’ve welcomed a shelter dog into your home and want to give them the best start possible, we’d love to hear from you. You don't have to be in our service area to get help, we offer effective remote training as well.
 
 

❤️ Who This Program Is For

  • Adopted shelter or rescue dog who's been in your home for at least 90 days.
  • Families who need guidance to help their dog adjust
  • Families who are experiencing mild to moderate challenges such as: Fearfulness or anxiety, Overexcitement of difficulty settling, Pulling on leash, Barking on walks, Trouble focusing, Difficulty relaxing in new environments.
  • Families struggling with potty training

Eligibility Requirements

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✔ Your dog must have been in your home for at least 90 days

This ensures we are working with their true behavior, not the temporary “honeymoon period.”

✔ Your dog must be adopted

The adoption could be from a shelter rescue organization or private rehoming. Just mention it in the form.

✔ You must be willing to follow training guidance

Success depends on participation and consistency at home

Cases That May Not Be a Fit

Some behavior issues require more in-depth or specialized support.
We may not be able to accept:

  • Severe aggression toward humans

  • Intra-household dog fighting

  • Serious resource guarding

However, please still fill out the application.
We will review your situation and let you know whether:

  • You may be a fit after all,

  • We can offer partial guidance, or

  • We should refer you to someone better suited for your dog’s needs.

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How it Works

🔎 How It Works

  1. Fill out the application form below.

  2. We review submissions and select 1–2 families each month.

  3. If chosen, we’ll contact you to schedule your first training session.

  4. Begin your journey toward a calmer, happier, more confident dog.

 

Dog Rescue Volunteer Training Program