You don’t have to figure out everything at once. Start with the kind of support that would make life easier for you.

If you want practical steps you can follow at your own pace, explore my puppy guides. Choose help for your puppy’s stage or the struggle making everyday life hardest.

If you’d like me to look at your puppy and your routine, The Puppy Reset gives us a private session to identify your priorities and create a realistic plan, with email follow-up afterward. Private Puppy Concierge gives you six weeks of coaching and support as you put that plan into practice.

You can explore both private coaching options here. You don’t need to know exactly what’s causing the problem before reaching out.

The best time to prepare is before your puppy comes home. The best time to begin training is the day they arrive. Puppies are learning from day one, whether we're intentionally teaching them or not, so having a plan early can make puppyhood much less overwhelming.

That said, don't panic if your puppy is already home or you've gotten off to a rough start. It's never too late to teach new skills, build better habits, and get back on track.

They're digital PDF puppy raising guides that you download instantly after purchase. They're not physical books, memberships, or video courses. 

Think of them as step-by-step roadmaps that show you exactly what to teach, what to expect, and what to do next throughout puppyhood. You can read them on your phone, tablet, computer, or print them if you'd like.

If you’re preparing for a puppy or yours is under four months old, start with the Ultimate Puppy Survival Guide. It covers biting, potty training, crate training, socialization, naps, and building a daily routine that fits your life.

For the teenage stage, around five to twelve months, the Ultimate Guide to Puppy Adolescence helps you adjust as your puppy’s behavior and needs change.

If you want both stages covered, choose the Complete Puppy System. It includes the Survival Guide and Adolescence Guide together, taking you from preparing for your puppy through the first year. You can start with the stage you’re in now and refer back whenever you need to.

For a particular challenge, such as barking, preventing jumping, recall, or raising kids and puppies together, browse my full guide collection.

Absolutely! In fact, they're designed with first-time puppy owners in mind. I don't assume you already know how to train a puppy. 

Each guide walks you through what to expect, what to teach, and what to do next, step by step, using clear language instead of overwhelming training jargon.

I offer downloadable puppy guides and private online coaching, depending on how much support you’d like.

DIY Puppy Guides: Practical PDF guides you can download instantly and use at your own pace, with help for different stages of puppyhood and specific challenges.

The Puppy Reset: A 90-minute private Zoom where we look at your puppy, your routine, and your biggest struggles. You’ll receive a personalized written summary, the session recording, and five follow-up email replies within 45 days.

Private Puppy Concierge: Six weeks of personalized support, including a 90-minute kickoff, five weekly follow-up Zooms, video feedback, and text and email support during business hours. We’ll work together as you put your plan into practice and adjust it along the way.

Both private coaching options are available online, so you don’t need to live near me in Texas.

Yes! Puppy biting is the most common reason people reach out to me. Whether you're dealing with normal puppy nipping, overtired "landshark" behavior, or biting that's becoming overwhelming, I'll help you understand why it's happening and show you how to teach better habits without punishment.

Not at all. If your puppy suddenly seems busier, more easily distracted, or less interested in listening, it doesn’t mean you’ve missed your chance. As your puppy grows, their needs change, and your routine and training may need to change with them.

My Ultimate Guide to Puppy Adolescence focuses on the teenage stage, around five to twelve months. If you also need help with foundations such as potty training, crate comfort, and puppy biting, the Complete Puppy System includes both the Survival Guide and Adolescence Guide.

If you’re unsure what needs adjusting for your puppy, private puppy coaching gives us a chance to look at your situation together and build a realistic plan.

I use science-based, reward-based training that focuses on teaching your puppy what to do instead of relying on punishment or intimidation. 

I do not use prong collars, shock collars, or punishment-based methods. My goal is to help you build a calm, confident dog through trust, consistency, and clear communication.

I help with everyday puppy challenges such as biting, potty accidents, crate struggles, jumping, barking, settling, and routines that aren’t working for your household. These are all things you can tell me about in your private coaching inquiry.

Some concerns, including aggression, bites that cause injury, or significant distress when left alone, may need more specialized support. Please describe what’s happening so I can assess whether my services are appropriate.

I’ll personally review your inquiry before you pay. If another professional or service would better meet your puppy’s needs, I’ll let you know. You don’t need to figure out which category your puppy fits into before reaching out.

Hello! I'm Stacy Greer and I've been helping puppy owners raise calm, confident dogs since 1999 and have owned Sunshine Dog Training & Behavior since 2003. My training is rooted in science, positive reinforcement, and practical strategies that work in real life—not perfect schedules.

My credentials include:

• Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA)
  
• Fear Free Certified Professional (FFCP)
  
• Canine Good Citizen® (CGC) Evaluator through American Kennel Club (AKC)
  

Want to learn more about my story, training philosophy, and why I teach the way I do? Visit my Meet Stacy page.