FirstBarkKaren is AMAZING with my dog. After only one session I saw a BIG difference in my dog's behavior. Karen practices a kind and patient approach to dog training. She has enriched our lives by giving us fun games to play and he is so happy!
Southport Pups
Southport, North Carolina
About Southport Pups
Welcome to Southport Pups, where passion meets purpose. Meet Karen Falciani, the dedicated owner and lead trainer, who has transformed her lifelong love for dogs into a mission to improve canine well-being. In the summer of 2023, Karen moved to Southport, NC, and rebranded her business from Good Dog Concept Training, LLC, to Southport Pups, reflecting her commitment to fostering positive relationships between dogs and their owners. Karen's holistic approach to training focuses on building essential life skills for dogs and creating harmonious relationships with their owners. She offers both online and in-person sessions, guiding pet owners through fundamental commands and introducting them to Tricks, Fitness and Movement Puzzles.
Training & services
Training goals
- Canine Good Citizen preparation
- Leash training
- Obedience training
- Puppy training
Program details
This is a mini 6-week class. We are focusing on foundation skills. Buiding better boundary games, attention, and listening skills. Confidence, calmness, and flexibility! Limited to 6 students. We have videos, worksheets, and ebooks for your learning experiences. · Listed price: $200.00
Behavior support
- Fear and confidence
- Reactivity training
How training happens
- Group classes
- In-home training
- Online or virtual training
- Private training
Dog age
- Adolescent dogs
Program details
Elevate your canine companion's skills with our specialized Adolescent Dog Training Group Class! Designed to guide you and your growing pup through the challenges of adolescence, our expert-led sessions focus on reinforcing vital obedience skills while addressing unique adolescent behaviors.
- Adult dogs
- Puppies
Program details
Unleash the joy of training with our AKC Puppy Class! Earn the AKC STAR Puppy Certificate by attending all classes. Embrace force-free, fun learning through games, puzzles, and rewards. Build a strong bond, teamwork, and lifelong skills while having a blast!
- Senior dogs
Training level
- Advanced training
- Beginner training
Dog sports
- Agility
- Scent work
- Trick training
Training approach
- Force-free training
Other listed services
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- AKC Titles
Program details
Step into a world of creativity and fun with our Dog Training Trick Class! Unleash your pup's potential as you learn a variety of impressive tricks and commands that will leave everyone in awe. Led by experienced trainers, this class is a perfect blend of learning, bonding, and entertainment.
- Akc Classes
- Akc Fetch
- Canine Fitness
- Canine School
- Coffee with Canines
- Distraction Training
- Dog Group Walks
- Dog Instructor
- Dog Parent
- Dog's Exercise
- Dog's Fitness
- Dog's Learning
- Exercise Routine
- Fitness Program
- Fitness Walks
- Focused Training
- Group Sessions
- In-Person Training
- Online Class
- Pet Care
- Pet Dog
- Pet Parents
- Pro Dog Trainer
- Pup Basic
- Training
- Sexier than A squirrel- Yes you read that right - learn how you can be the most exciting event to your dog!!!!
Program details
Sexier than a squirrel has help dog owners all over the world. Dog lovers can not get enough how exciting it is to see their dogs join in the games and become a dog that listens, behaves, responds to them. 30 games to take your dog training to the next level. Each lesson has a learning and training. · Listed price: $32.00
- Sweet N Stressful
- Training Help
- Training Programs
- Tricks Classes
- Virtual Classes
- Week Course
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Customer reviews
Google listing5
35 Google reviews
Mentioned in reviews
- Puppy training 7
- Knowledgeable instructor 4
- Positive reinforcement 4
- Rescue dog training 3
- Calmer dog 2
- Enjoyable class 2
All 10 topics
- Patient trainer 2
- Positive atmosphere 2
- Walking on leash 2
- Zoom sessions 2
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Wow! My dog is listening to me now! “Good-Dog” rocks. My little guy in 1 short week of training with Karen is a new dog! He listens and walks nice in the leash and understands basic commands-finally! Highly recommended!
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