In the puppy start program, we are preparing you and your new best friend to live the life of your dreams together!

During the ages of 8-16 weeks, your puppy is in a developmental stage we call the "critical imprinting period" where the experiences and exposures they have will forever affect their adult behavior. These are the most important weeks of their life! It is so much easier to shape a young puppy than it is to fix problem behaviors in an adult dog, and investing in early training can create ultimate success. The goal of this program is to introduce your puppy to as many new experiences as possible, instill healthy routines that will create good lifelong habits, create a foundation of skills and behaviors that can grow with your pup, and help them adapt to the physical and social interactions they will experience throughout their lives.

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The Puppy Start Program includes five 1 hr lessons which will cover the following:

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1. Potty training, in-home routines, name recognition, feeding, prevention of unwanted behaviors

2. How to properly socialize with humans and other dogs

3. Foundational obedience skills: sit, down, place, come, and loose leash walking

4. Confidence building, surface discovery, body awareness, and real world exposures

5. Grooming, nail clipping, ear cleaning and medical handling