BLOCK1 – WEEK1

Introduction to Crate Training & Focus  – $875

The goal of the 1st Week of our Training Program is to have the puppy introduced and able to spend time in the crate without too much fuss.  It was developed for clients that would like for us to keep their puppies for one extra week,  crate train them, and introduce them to focus and markers.  This week sets the tone for all other weeks to follow.  

The focus this week is on the transition from life in the Nursery with mom and littermates, to life in the home with a family. Learning to hold potty and sleeping in the crate alone, without a littermate, is a big step in development. This program allows your family to avoid the first few noisy and messy days of crate training. Let us lose sleep, so you do not have to! 

1 Week Outline

The Goals During this week:

We work diligently to get the puppy on a schedule for eating, drinking, sleeping, playing, training, socializing and pottying. We stay ahead of the puppy’s need for potty breaks, to prevent accidents in the crate or around the house while the puppy adjusts to his new schedule. 

Acclimate to a New Setting

Obedience Foundations

→ Work on focus and attention (use puppy’s name if able)

→ Markers: Nope, Good, Okay

→ Introduction to using a collar and leash

→ Learning to take treats and follow lures

Crate Training

→ The goal for this week is 5-7 hours in the crate at night, quiet & potty accident-free.

→ Barking/crying at nap times minimal

House Training

→ Staying ahead of Puppy’s needs to prevent accidents

→ Working to establish a schedule that works for the Puppy

Personality & Temperament

→ Access how the puppy is handling new learning

→ Access for appropriateness for clients (Is this a good match?)

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.