Puppy Selection, Socialization & Training
Picking out the pup that's right for you & thereafter...
We are Veterinarian recommended!
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Puppy Play, Socialization & Husbandry Class:
Dogs 8 to 14 weeks of age
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Private Sessions:
- We Help with Puppy Selection: We provide assistance in selecting the puppy that will be most suitable for your family's lifestyle by educating you on what to look for, what questions to ask, what factors to consider, and more. Plus, should you choose, we will go with you to look at puppies within a reasonable distance. If you already have a dog at home, it is critical to make sure that you consider his/her temperament in selecting a doggie sister/brother for them.
- Learn About Your Pup's Personality - Temperament Assessment: Knowing your puppy's personality traits will not only help you understand your dog's needs better but it will also allow you to make good decisions based on his strengths and weaknesses. The assessment is free to owners who have signed up for a puppy consult with us.
- Finding the Right Breeder: Puppy learning begins shortly after birth. Mama dog, littermates, and the breeder all play an important role in soon-to-be your puppy's education. So when searching for a breeder, make sure you pick someone knowledgeable and reputable, preferably through referral. Click on Article: How To Find A Good Dog Breeder
- Leaving the Litter: A knowledgeable and reputable breeder will keep her puppies till 7-8 weeks of age to provide them with sufficient time and learning experience from mama dog and littermates. Puppies separated from their mother at 5-6 weeks of age often present behavioral issues in early puppyhood and adolescence. Click on Article: The Humane Society of the United States; Click on Article: Taking Puppies From Litters Early
- Start Training BEFORE 16 weeks of Age: Your puppy is on the fast track to learning about life in his/her new home. So make sure s/he's learning the rules and lessons that you want him/her to by starting your puppy's training as soon as you bring him/her home. You do not have to wait 'till your pup has all his/her vaccinations. In fact, waiting 'til they are done with their shots, at approximately 16-18 weeks of age, half the time leads to puppies developing fear issues that turns into reactivity as they get to be 6-9 months old. Click on Article: Benefits of Early Puppy Training
- Start Socializing at 10 weeks: Your puppy, who has spent the majority of his/her short life in a whelping box under the guidance and protection of his/her mother, and the comfort of his playmates, is now in the arms of a stranger (you), in an unfamiliar environment (new home) with no mama dog to provide guidance. It's only natural that your puppy may feel worried, confused and/or insecure when you take him out into the big, noisy streets of an urban environment. Helping your canine youngster adjust and adapt to the world outside is critical in determining how confident and functional s/he will be as an adult. Click on Article: Puppy Socialization
- Potty Happens: Housetraining being one of the most important of lessons, you should have a plan in place for helping your puppy learn to go outside from the moment you bring him home. Click on Article: How To Housetrain Your Dog
- 1.5-hr initial consult: $120
- 1-hr Single session, $115 (pay-as-you-go)
- 3-session pack, $110 per session ($30 savings)
- 5-session pack, $105 per session ($100 savings)