Diona The Trainer

Breeder Partnership

Set every puppy up before they leave you.

The Good Puppy Blueprint, included with every puppy you sell. So your families arrive home prepared, your puppies land in well-set-up households, and your reputation rides on the right thing.

The problem most ethical breeders face

You spend eight weeks doing everything right. Early neurological stimulation, sound exposure, age-appropriate socialisation, careful temperament matching. The puppy leaves your house in great shape.

Then it lands in a household with no plan, no crate routine, and no idea what the first week is supposed to look like. Two weeks later, the family messages you about toilet accidents, biting, crying through the night, or a puppy that's "too much". Six months later you're hearing about behavioural issues that started in week one.

You did your part. The handover is where the work falls apart.

ReadThe Handover Gap — what actually happens to puppies between week 8 and the first private session

What the partnership does

Every puppy your family takes home arrives with the Good Puppy Blueprint, my 9-week online training program, included. They get the pre-arrival lessons before pickup. From day one they run a structure that holds. Two 20-minute personal video calls with me are included for each family.

Your work and mine are joined up. The puppies you raise carefully grow up in households that maintain that care.

What the partnership solves

01

Fewer calls back after handover

Families have structured guidance through the first 16 weeks. They're not calling you every time the puppy nips or won't settle at night, because they have an expert to go to.

02

Your early socialisation work carries through

Most of what breeders build in the first 8 weeks is lost by week 12 at home. This program picks up where you leave off and keeps the work intact.

03

A real point of difference for your litters

Every family you place gets expert training support included. Most breeders can't offer that. For serious buyers, it's a deciding factor.

Pricing

Mother dog nursing her litter in a clean home setting, the careful early-weeks setup the breeder partnership is built to extend into the puppy's new household

What you get as a partner

The free Puppy Foundations guide

Even if a partnership isn't right yet, the Puppy Foundations guide is free for any breeder who wants it. Seven stages from birth to handover: early neurological stimulation, sensory and sound exposure, novel object introduction, crate and leash familiarisation, car and vet handling prep, and the separation routine that gives each puppy the best possible landing with their new family.

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What partner breeders say

★★★★★

"Diona's program is a brilliant addition to our puppy offering."

"We work so hard to socialise our puppies when they are with us, and it's extremely rewarding to see our families guided by Diona to continue our work. Having someone to answer all questions and concerns in the first weeks was invaluable to my families, especially those who are getting their first dog. My families are happy, and so are their puppies. All in all, a great investment."

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Sharon Flemming

Breeder · Good Puppy Blueprint Partnership

★★★★★

"She doesn't just train the puppy, she trains the whole family."

"We are so grateful to have Diona supporting our families once our puppies go home. Her methods are positive, effective, and easy for families to follow. Knowing our pups are in such capable hands gives us enormous peace of mind. We couldn't recommend her more highly."

Frequently asked

Any size. The pricing is per puppy, not per litter, so there's no minimum. Smaller breeders with one or two litters a year are welcome.
Any breed. The methodology applies regardless of breed group. I've worked with families taking home everything from Poodles and Labradors to working line breeds and Great Danes.
Yes. The Breeder Toolkit includes editable copy you can adapt for your handover packs, website, and emails.
The access is theirs to use. Most do. Either way, your partnership cost stays the same.
Open to it on a case-by-case basis. Email me with your situation.

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