A good start from the day your puppy arrives: home sessions, positive methods and simple advice for everyday life.
Updated 17 October 2026 · Jordan Mathieu, dog trainer and behaviourist
In short: training can start as soon as your puppy arrives, usually around 2 months old. The Classic / Puppy package includes a free behavioural assessment and 7 home sessions for €590, valid for one year. The method is positive, with no force, and nothing replaces the assessment for tailoring advice to your puppy.
The first weeks at home are a key period: your puppy discovers its reference points, learns very quickly and sets habits. Starting early lays solid foundations and prevents future unwanted behaviours, instead of correcting them later. It is never too early to start gently, and never too late to improve.
My approach is positive: we reward what the puppy does well, give clear reference points and avoid any force or harshness. Sessions take place at your home in Antibes, Biot or Valbonne, in the environment where your puppy lives.
Mouthing is normal at this age: your puppy explores with its mouth. Offer suitable toys, stay calm, and stop the game for a few seconds when teeth touch skin before resuming. Avoid scolding or shouting. If it continues, an assessment helps understand what excites it.
Take your puppy out often, especially after meals, naps and play, and reward it straight away when it goes outside. Accidents happen: just clean up, without punishing. Regularity matters more than strictness, and every puppy goes at its own pace.
It means letting your puppy discover the world gently: sounds, people, surfaces, cars, and carefully chosen dogs. Never force it: one calm, positive meeting is worth more than ten it endures. For outings and contact with other dogs, ask your vet for advice according to your puppy's vaccination schedule.
Get your puppy used to very short absences, then lengthen them bit by bit, in a quiet room with something to do. Keep departures and returns low-key. If your puppy cries a lot or seems distressed, let's talk: it is better to act early.
Link the lead and its name with pleasant moments: treats, play, cuddles. Go in small steps, in quiet places, before moving on to busier areas. This work builds up over several weeks.
Nothing replaces a behavioural assessment. This advice is general and cautious: each puppy has its own temperament, history and environment. For any health, feeding or vaccination question, speak to your vet.
This package is designed for puppies from a very young age: it makes the most of the key learning periods to build good reference points.
€590
Classic / Puppy package: 7 home sessions. Full behavioural assessment at home (about 2 hours) included free, worth €130. Valid for 1 year, group walks included, access to workshops and events, client area with PDF sheets and videos.
| Service | Details | 2026 price |
|---|---|---|
| Behavioural assessment only | ~2 h at your home | €130 |
| Single session | about 1 h | €80 |
| Mini package | 5 sessions, assessment included | €490 |
| Classic / Puppy package | 7 sessions, assessment included | €590 |
| Complete package | 10 sessions, assessment included | €680 |
| Pro package | 15 sessions, assessment included | €990 |
Payment is made in one go at booking. See the prices page.
I travel to your home for puppy training: in Antibes, in Biot, in Valbonne and neighbouring towns. To find walking areas and their rules, see Dog owners’ map.
I travel to your home in Antibes, Biot, Valbonne, Villeneuve-Loubet, Cagnes-sur-Mer, Mougins, Nice, Cannes and Grasse.
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