Puppy Training
For dogs under 6 months of age
Puppy
Training
For dogs under 6 months of age
Puppy Head Start
This 4 week board and train program is designed to help jumpstart the puppy raising process. Raising and training a puppy isn’t easy, so we are here to help! This program is designed for puppies 8-13 weeks of age.
This Program Includes:
- Weekly email updates with photos
- Video of your puppy’s training
- Digital puppy informational packet
- Detailed outline of your puppy’s schedule
- Training recommendations
- Puppy training equipment
- Two private lessons
- Unlimited follow up support
What to Expect After 4 Weeks:
House Manners
- Crated up to 8 hours at night without accidents
- Crated up to 3 hours during the day without accidents
- Will relieve with “go potty” command- both on and off-leash
- Will calmly relax in the crate with minimal whining/barking
- Rarely chews inappropriate items while someone is present
- Minimal nipping and jumping
- Will relax calmly on a tether (for car rides & in the home)
- Will be able to go up and down stairs at a reasonable pace
Obedience Training
- Introduction to Sit/Stay
- Introduction to Down/Stay
- Introduction to the ‘Place’ command
- Foundational recall training (coming when called)
- Responsive to a 'Yes' marker for good behavior
- Responsive to a 'No' marker for unwanted behavior
- Will accept a harness and/or collar
- Will walk short distances on a leash
Socialization
- Accustomed to individuals of various ages
- Accustomed to being handled by a veterinarian
- Accustomed to being handled by a groomer
- Accustomed to interacting with healthy, adult dogs
- Exposure to other animals (cats, horses, small pets)
- Exposure to different sounds in various environments
- Exposure to riding in a vehicle
Health
- Worming will be done monthly
- Transportation to the vet for puppy shots
- Daily brushing
- Baths, nail trimmings, ear cleanings done weekly
- Healthy diet based on your preference
Puppy Preschool
This 2 week board and train program is designed to set a solid foundation for your puppy while addressing common puppy behavioral issues. We focus on all the aspects of raising a confident, social, and well mannered pup! This program is designed for puppies 14-20 weeks of age.
This Program Includes:
- Puppy training collar and leash
- Digital informational packet
- Virtual training consultation
- Two private lessons
- Unlimited follow up support
2 Week Board & Train Program:
Your Puppy Will Learn:
- Crate manners
- Good potty habits
- Proper play behavior
- Proper social skills & confidence
- Polite grooming/handling behavior
- Leash manners
- Introduction to the recall (coming when called)
- Sit/stay
- Down/stay
- Place command
- ‘Yes’ marker for good behavior
- ‘No’ marker for unwanted behavior
You Will Learn:
- Proper communication with your puppy
- Proper use of rewards for good behavior
- How to properly address common puppy behaviors
- How to provide structure and guidance to your puppy
- How to properly provide continued socialization
The Dean’s List
This program is a combination of our Puppy Preschool and our Adult 3 Week Board & Train Program. Set your puppy up for long-term success with this discounted combo program!
This Program Includes:
- Puppy training collar and leash
- Digital informational packet
- Virtual training consultation
- Two private lessons
- Unlimited follow up support
Part 1: Puppy Preschool
2 Week Board & Train Program
Your Puppy Will Learn:
- Crate manners
- Good potty habits
- Proper play behavior
- Proper social skills & confidence
- Polite grooming/handling behavior
- Leash manners
- Introduction to the recall (coming when called)
- Sit/stay
- Down/stay
- Place command
- ‘Yes’ marker for good behavior
- ‘No’ marker for unwanted behavior
You Will Learn:
- Proper communication with your puppy
- Proper use of rewards for good behavior
- How to properly address common puppy behaviors
- How to provide structure and guidance to your puppy
- How to properly provide continued socialization
Part 2: At 7-12 Months of Age Your Dog Will Return for another 3 Week Board & Train Program
Your Dog Will Learn:
- E-collar training for off-leash communication
- Focus and obedience around distractions
- Polite behavior in public
- Thresholds (polite at the door, crate, in/out of a vehicle)
- Guest entry manners (polite behavior when people visit your home)
- Calm behavior in the car
- Reliable recall (coming when called)
- Formal “heel” command
You Will Learn:
- Proper off-leash communication with your dog
- How to properly address any behavioral issues
- How to provide structure and guidance to your dog
This Program Includes:
- Brand new e-collar
- Digital informational packet
- Instructional videos
- Virtual training consultation
- Three private lessons
- Unlimited follow up support
- Access to Pack Walks