Puppy Development & Imprinting Training

Overview

This three-week course (21–24 days) starts when your puppy is ten weeks or older. Upon completion, your puppy will understand six voice commands (heel, sit, down, stay, come, and potty) plus hand signals and will perform them under real-world distractions in a home and family environment.

Commands learned

Left-side Heel
Sit
Sit/Stay — 30s–2m
Down
Down/Stay — 30s–2m
Come to front sit
Potty trained

Start age10 weeks and older

Program length3 weeks (21–24 days)

Program cost$4,444.00

Training stylePositive, fair, and consistent — in a real home environment

What the program includes

Quality care in our home with a family environment (not kenneled)
Daily, structured enrichment to build engagement and confidence
Multiple focused training sessions each day
Walks and car rides for social skills: exposure to people, traffic, bikes, varied surfaces

Supervised visits to approved dog parks
Plenty of exercise and playtime with our family and children
Professional socialization to build stable, sound character
Personalized care to reduce boredom and prevent unwanted behaviors

In‑Home Socialization: Children, Guests & Everyday Life

We practice calm, polite behavior in real homes so your puppy can smoothly transition to your family.

Children & families: supervised time with our kids (noise levels, running feet, toys on the floor) and calm handling for ears, paws, collar and brush.
Guest manners: doorbell neutrality, “place” while guests enter, polite greeting (four paws on the floor), and no jumping.
Household sounds: vacuum, dishwasher, hair dryer, TV and door closing so your puppy learns to ignore common noises.
Meal etiquette: wait for the food bowl, no crowding at the table, and settling on a mat during family meals.

Handling & vet‑prep: cooperative care for nail touch, teeth peek, ear check, gentle restraint and basic grooming.
Boundary training: wait at doors/gates, off‑limits rooms, and “leave it” for dropped items or children’s toys.
Alone time: short, positive crate naps to prevent separation problems and build independence.
Calm in the home: off switch after play, guided chew time, and redirection from mouthing.

Other Dogs: Safe, Structured Socialization

Confidence without chaos — we teach your puppy how to read and respect other dogs.

Neutral‑dog exposure: calm observation at a distance before greetings; no rushed meet‑and‑greets.
Parallel walks: loose‑leash walking beside a neutral adult dog to model manners.
Play etiquette: short, matched‑energy play with known, vaccinated dogs; frequent check‑ins and name recognition.
Resource‑guarding prevention: trading games and sharing rules around people, toys and food.

Body‑language literacy: we mark and reward soft signs of disengaging, turning away and choosing calm.
Dog park readiness: we only visit approved areas when safe for age and vaccines; otherwise, we use controlled setups.
Handler focus: recall away from play, automatic sit to greet, and re‑engagement games.
Health & biosafety: sanitation protocol and exposure plan matched to age/vaccine status.

Car Rides & Public Outings

From the driveway to pet‑friendly stores, we build travel confidence step by step.

Load‑up routine: cue to enter crate or seat‑belt harness, then calm wait before release.
Calm exits: door manners in parking lots — sit, eye contact, then release.
Motion confidence: start with 3–5 minute rides, gradually extend to 20–30 minutes.
Settle on the go: mat/place training in the car and stores (Home Depot‑style environments when age‑appropriate).

Preventing car nausea: light stomach, fresh air, and smooth driving; if sensitive, we slow progression.
Sound desensitization: traffic, carts, sliding doors, crosswalk beeps, bikes and strollers.
Public manners: heel past people and dogs, no pulling to greet, automatic sit at curbs.
Safety first: climate checks and never leaving a puppy unattended in a vehicle.

A Day in Training (Sample Schedule)

7:00 am – Potty, water, heel walk and engagement games
8:00 am – Breakfast with bowl manners and crate rest
10:00 am – Obedience reps (sit/down/stay/come), handling practice
12:30 pm – Potty, supervised play or parallel walk with a neutral dog
2:30 pm – Car ride and public outing (age‑appropriate)
5:30 pm – Dinner, calm household time while family eats
8:30 pm – Short training tune‑up, chew time, bedtime potty, crate

Owner Transfer & Support

30–60 minute hand‑off lesson on pickup day (or video if shipping).
Written cues and hand signals used during training.
Leash handling, door manners and car‑entry routine.
First two weeks at‑home plan: daily schedule and homework.
Ongoing help — we’re here to support you after go‑home.

Safety & Readiness

Socialization plan tailored to age and vaccine status.
Positive, fair and consistent methods — no harsh tools.
Clean crates, sanitized surfaces, and safe dog selections for play.
Transport in crash‑tested crate or seat‑belt harness when riding.

FAQs

Will my puppy be fully house‑trained?

We install a strong routine with crate naps, scheduled potty breaks and a bell at the door. Expect a great start; maintain the schedule at home to finish the job.

Do you train with children present?

Yes. Our program includes supervised time with kids and clear rules for greetings, toys and calm behavior around children.

How do you handle other dogs?

Only matched, vaccinated dogs are used. We start with neutral exposure and parallel walking, then allow short, polite play with frequent check‑ins.

Will my puppy like car rides?

We build confidence gradually from short drives to longer trips, adding mat/place training and calm entry/exit routines.

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