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6 Week Stay & Train – $5,245
Our 5 & 6 Week Stay & Train includes everything in the 4 Week program as well as continued training benefits by introducing the usage of the three (3) “D’s” – 1) Distractions 2) Durations 3) Distance. This method will be added on top of what they’ve already learned. Example: Sit (with distance & duration). Lures have been faded and rewards are now given for continually better behaviors.
Weeks 5 & 6 are big (and big fun) in the training of your puppy. Your puppy has now entered adolescence, and we expect to see them test limits and boundaries. Puppies usually hit a growth spurt around this time, and their energy increases as well. This higher stamina allows us to extend training sessions and expect more results. Potty training is becoming more consistent this week as the puppy is actively trying to go in the right places and hold it in the wrong ones.
Baby Steps
This program is not for anyone who wants a completely trained puppy. The 6 Week program represents 3/8th of our 16-week S.U.P.E.R. Puppy Program. You are always able to extend your stay at any time.
The Goals During this week:
Our 5 & 6 Week Stay & Train includes everything in the 4 Week program as well as continued training benefits by introducing the usage of the three (3) “D’s” – 1) Distractions 2) Durations 3) Distance. This method will be added on top of what they’ve already learned. Example: Sit (with distance & duration). Lures have been faded and rewards are now given for continually better behaviors. Potty training is becoming more consistent this week as the puppy is actively trying to go in the right places and hold it in the wrong ones.
Commands
Progressions on all commands by fading lures and adding difficulty
→ Solidify ability to focus
→ Progression of SIT
→ Progression of DOWN
→ Progression of Leash Walking
→ Progression of COME
→ Progression of LEAVE IT
→ Introduction of SAY HI/ TOUCH
Manners
→ Limit opportunities for mistakes
→ Reward good choices
→ Ignore bad choices
Crate Training
→ 8 hours quiet and potty accident-free at night
→ Quiet during nap times
House Training
→ Stay ahead of the puppy’s needs while loose
→ Puppy is becoming more consistent to indicate needs
Personality & Temperament
→ Continue Socialization to household
Additional Items
→ Weekly Health Check
→ Weekly Video Updates
*Your puppy will receive around-the-clock care (24/7), in trainers’ homes, for the length of time enrolled in our program.
Vaccination Protocol
Our puppies are all weaned and ready to go home, or enter our Doodle Prep School, at eight to Twelve weeks of age depending on size. All puppies enrolled in Doodle Prep School are kept current on their vaccinations and each puppy is examined by our veterinarians as part of their regular health checkups.
Training Overview
Puppies completing our 6 Weeks of training will have a stronger and more solid understanding of appropriate household manners, such as: not walking between your feet, jumping up, or destroying inappropriate objects. Jumping up, mouthing (puppy nipping), chewing are well under control at the end of this period.
Here is what you can expect from our 6 Week Training Program:
Puppies will begin to understand what is expected of them. Potty training has become more consistent as the puppy should be actively trying to go in the right places and hold it in the wrong ones. They will still require a great deal of attention to continue the potty training in your home, as well as reinforcement of all the rules we have been working on with them. Please keep in mind that it is not possible for a puppy to be reliably house-trained until the puppy has matured, which is usually between the ages of 6-8 months.
Your puppy will be on a schedule of eating, drinking, and going potty to make house training much easier. This schedule is based on your puppy’s needs at this point in training. You will receive a copy of this schedule.
Your puppy will be crate trained. Meaning in most cases, your puppy can hold potty 8 hours overnight and for a few hours during the day and should remain quiet.
Puppies benefit from additional socialization, which means a more well-rounded puppy.
Your puppy will know the feedback words of “good”, “nope”, and “okay” to aid in communication.
Problems such as jumping up, mouthing (puppy nipping), and chewing are rare and easily redirected if mistakes occur.
Your puppy will be familiar with taking and following treats and wearing a collar and leash. Many new puppy owners do realize how important this is in the training process, and that this does not come naturally to a puppy. It must be taught before the puppy can progress in their training.
Your puppy will have a progressed understanding of the obedience commands of knowing his name, “sit”, “down”, “come”, “touch” to say “hi”, and “leave it” with minimal difficulty.
Your puppy will be introduced to basic grooming and maintenance such as brushing, ear cleaning, nail trimming, and teeth brushing.
Your puppy will receive age appropriate vaccinations and dewormer as they apply to your puppy’s health schedule while in training.
We are dedicated to providing the right puppy for your family.
If at any time the puppy develops negative behaviors that we do not feel are suitable for your family, we will advise you immediately and look for a more suitable puppy for your family. We want you and your puppy to be the PERFECT match.
• Leash
• Collar
• Cassie Bear Ball
• Cow Hoof Chew Toy
• Hard Crate (available at pick up)
• Access to our Doodle Prep School exclusive training videos ($299 Value)
• Age Appropriate Vaccinations & Deworming (9 weeks Vaccination will be given)
• Transitional Support for the Training Completed
• Going Home Video
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