JUNIOR YEAR
CUSTOMIZED TRAINING FOR SUCCESS
Our junior puppy training program is the third level program in our university, and builds on the foundational knowledge that puppies learn in the during their freshman and sophomore years. We focus a lot on customizing your puppy's training during this program so that your puppy can start fitting in seamlessly to your life.
PROGRAM BASICS
12
WEEK
DURATION
7
SUPPORT
FOLLOW UP SUPPORT SESSIONS
1
DESIGN
OR LESS POTTY ACCIDENTS
8
CONSULTING
HOURS OF OVERNIGHT SLEEP
SYLLABUS FOR JUNIOR YEAR TRAINING:
CRITERIA/GOALS: AIMING FOR 70% COMPLETION BY PUPPY'S GRADUATION DATE
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Sleeping through the night in their crate for 8 or more hours
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Potty accidents are rare, less than 1 per week for their last 2 weeks.
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Comfortable in a variety of social settings
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Walks confidently and calmly on leash and heels when asked
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Stands and stays for regular grooming procedures
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Greets new people by sitting politely
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Responds to all cues in new places around minimal distractions
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Complete car manners- paws up, calm for the ride, and wait when door is opened.
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Puppy is comfortable left alone during the day in their crate for 4 hours.
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Advanced potty training - Puppy will be able to hold it for up to 7 hours day or night in crate
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Advanced crate training - Puppy will sleep through the night in crate or relax during the day
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Will know "kennel" command and will enter from a distance
OBEDIENCE & HOUSE MANNERS
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Stair training
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Know "off" command - lessens jumping
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Know "no" command - lessens nipping and utilize for correction
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Know "sit", "down","stay"and "come" - can hold each command for 30 seconds
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Off-leash walking - will stay close to owner even when off-leash
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Know "kennel"place command - will go to kennel from a distance (can be used to "place"
CUES: (medium level distractions)
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Name- Puppy knows and responds to his name.
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Positive Interrupter- Puppy responds quickly to direction
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Sit- Puppy understands hand signal and verbal cue.
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Down- Puppy understands hand signal and verbal cue.
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Heel- Puppy understands heel position and can maintain it for about ten minutes
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Kennel- Puppy walks into his kennel on cue while you are three feet away, waits patiently and quietly to be released from the kennel
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Stay- At least 4 ft away for up to three minutes.
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Leave it- Puppy understands to leave food or object.
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Come- Puppy responds quickly and happily when asked to come
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Drop it- Puppy releases items from his/her mouth when asked
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Wait- Puppy stops at doorway until released
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Paws Up- Puppy puts two front paws up on car or object when asked
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Go Say Hi- Puppy walks up to a person and sits politely for petting
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Free or Ok- release word
SOCIALIZATION
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80% completion of JLDD's 80-point socialization checklist
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Guidance through puppy's "fear period" - puppy will not make negative associations with potential fear factors
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Guidance through puppy's first teething period - puppy will learn what to chew on besides its owners!
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Individual socialization time in public
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Exclusive socialization excursions (schools, horse farms, pools, etc.)
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Increased patience with other dogs, humans, etc.
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Pack order mentality - assists puppy with knowing it's place in its home and lessens dominant tendencies
HEALTHCARE & GROOMING
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All vet care paid by JLDD
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Regular baths & nail trims
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Start on tooth brushing
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Regular fur trims around the puppy's face, feet, and fanny
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Up-to-date on vaccines - including distemper and rabies vaccines (records to transfer to owner at time of puppy's arrival)
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?
SOPHOMORE PROGRAM
TUITION COST:
$16,500
FOR FULL 12 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 12 week program was a huge blessing! I have 2 littles of my own at home so having Loki come potty trained and prepped saved me! He is the best behaved dog with my kids and has been easy to keep up the training. If you are looking to have your dog ready to go when he gets to you, I highly recommend this training."
Ganzie B. and "Loki", Salt Lake City, UT