FRESHMAN YEAR
LAYING THE GROUNDWORK FOR SUCCESS
Our freshman puppy training program is the starter program in our university, and is the foundation of all of our other programs! It lays the groundwork for our graduates to become confident, well-adjusted puppies and will give them the assurance they need to bond with their trainer and family once they graduate.
PROGRAM BASICS
4
WEEK
DURATION
3
SUPPORT
FOLLOW UP SUPPORT SESSIONS
4
DESIGN
OR LESS POTTY ACCIDENTS
6
CONSULTING
HOURS OF OVERNIGHT SLEEP
SYLLABUS FOR FRESHMAN YEAR TRAINING:
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Sleeping through the night in their crate for a minimum of 6 hours
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Potty Training 4 or less accidents their final week
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Comfortable with leash and harness
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Comfortable with handling and grooming
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Comfortable on car rides
POTTY AND CRATE TRAINING
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Basic potty training - Puppy will have an established potty schedule and will have 4 or less accidents their final week of preschool.
OBEDIENCE & HOUSE MANNERS
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Stair training
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Know "off" command - lessens jumping of furniture
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Recognized a "positive interrupter" to disengage the puppy from undesirable behaviors.
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Cues (the following cues will be introduce and performed in a low distraction environment)
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Sit- Puppy understands hand signal and verbal cue.
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Down- Puppy understands hand signal (1 inch from floor) and is learning verbal cue. Lure may be used
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Name- Puppy knows and responds to his name.
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Positive Interrupter- Puppy responds quickly to sound and redirection.
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Heel- Puppy understands lure to left side and walking with a person, but will still need work on this skill.
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Kennel- Puppy walks into his kennel on cue without physical aid. Can still lure with a treat if needed.
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Leave it- Puppy is starting to understand to move away from food or object.
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Come- Puppy responds quickly and happily when asked to come from 3 ft away.
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Drop it- Puppy is comfortable with food or items being taken away
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SOCIALIZAION
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Guidance through puppy's "fear period" - puppy will not make negative associations with potential fear factors
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Started on 80-point socialization checklist
HEALTHCARE & GROOMING
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Regular baths & nail trims
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Regular fur trims around the puppy's face, feet, and fanny
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Up-to-date on vaccines - (records to transfer to owner at time of puppy's arrival)
GO HOME ITEMS:
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Health records
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Health guarantee and contract
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Harness & leash
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'Snuggle Puppy' to assist with transition
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Anything you buy in our graduation packages
What to expect...
AFTER HOMECOMING
WITH POTTY TRAINING....
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Your puppy WILL still have potty accidents inside.
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Your puppy WILL still need to be in a confined space when you are home to prevent them from having potty accidents
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There WILL be a transition period where your puppy will need to learn who, what, and where they need to go to when adjusting to their new home
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Even when your puppy is doing well with their training with their trainer, you will have to develop a bond with your puppy that makes them feel that they can trust you
WITH CRATE TRAINING...
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Your puppy will be MUCH better adjusted to their crate, but you will still need to sleep with the crate in your bedroom for a minimum of the first few nights to ensure that your puppy can wake you up if they need to, and in turn help build trust that you are 'their' person that will take care of their needs.
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Your puppy will be able to sleep in their crate for a minimum of 6 hours overnight, but please still allow for an adjustment period as they get used to your schedule, a new environment, and possibly time zone changes
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Your puppy should be crated if you are not home, and should only be left in the crate for a maximum of 4 hours during the day
WITH LEASH WALKING...
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Your puppy will be able to walk short distances on a leash without pulling as long as our team's transition suggestions are followed through on
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Your puppy shouldn't go on walks longer than 30 minutes
WITH OBEDIENCE....
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Your puppy will have knowledge of the commands listed above, but will still need to practice them regularly with 'their' new person to develop trust and bonding.
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Your puppy WILL NOT obey with 100% accuracy and will need regular practice to keep skills up
Ready to
COMMIT?
FRESHMAN PROGRAM
TUITION COST:
$6,000
FOR FULL 4 WEEK TRAINING
**deposit required and subtracted from balance**
Available Current Students
COOPER
Mini Goldendoodle
MOLLY
Mini Australian Labradoodle
ARE THESE THE ONLY OPTIONS, OR CAN I GET SOMETHING ELSE AND ENROLL IT?
What Our Paw-Rents Say...
"The total transparency between the trainer and me was one of the highlights of the entire experience. I received my adorable 12-week old boy on in March and he knew how to sit, lie down, walk on a leash, and, best of all, sleep through the night in his crate without a peep!"
Diana V. and "Gabriel", Boston, MA