Pet Connection Dog Training

Puppy Essentials is a 6-week group class for puppies up to 5 months old, held twice weekly at PupStart Campus with a maximum of 4 pups per class. Classes cover foundational skills using clicker training, games, and behavior management. Each session includes handouts and video resources. A mandatory orientation for owners (without puppies) is held before the class begins. A field trip is included as a bonus. Private sessions and Puppy Power Hour (Sunday sessions) are also available for ongoing training.

Pricing Summary

Puppy Essentials classes cost $250 for a 6-week program with a bonus field trip. Private training sessions are available via booking link. Payment is processed through the scheduling system with clear notes on date and service.

Policies

Class registration requires payment via the scheduling system. Orientation for puppy classes is mandatory and held without puppies. No refunds are mentioned, but rescheduling may be possible through direct contact. Vaccination requirements are strictly enforced for puppy classes.

Diana Logan is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Knowledge-Assessed (CPDT-KA) based in North Yarmouth, Maine, offering positive reinforcement-based dog training for puppies and dogs of all ages. She specializes in puppy training through her Puppy Essentials classes and Puppy Power Hour, using clicker training and fun, game-based methods to build foundational skills like focus, recall, heeling, and crate training. Diana emphasizes understanding dog behavior, body language, and cooperative learning, helping owners create strong, joyful relationships with their dogs. She also offers private training sessions, workshops, and an introductory grooming session for non-shedding breeds like Doodles. Her training facility, PupStart Campus, is a dedicated, clean, and well-organized space with outdoor areas for training and socialization.

Diana’s approach is rooted in science-backed positive reinforcement, avoiding force or corrections. She provides detailed handouts, video resources, and daily progress reports to support home practice. Her programs are designed to prevent behavior problems early and foster lifelong learning in dogs.

In addition to training, Diana offers a field trip as part of her puppy classes and encourages ongoing engagement through her blog and community events.

Accomplishments

Diana Logan is a CPDT-KA certified trainer with over 20 years of experience working with animals, beginning with horses and transitioning to dogs after adopting her Standard Poodle in 2001. She has trained hundreds of puppies through her now-closed PupStart Day School and continues to lead community-based puppy programs. Her background includes working at the South Pole for the U.S. Antarctic Program and studying equine science and language and culture.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients can book a private session or enroll in a Puppy Essentials class through the online scheduling system. A mandatory orientation for owners (without puppies) is required before starting group classes. The website provides detailed class descriptions and enrollment links.