Socially appropriate puppy

Building a base for your puppy is everything! 

Building your puppy's engagement is their first step into dog training.  Small breed puppies should have manners just like our large breeds.  And who doesn't love a cute, well mannered fluff!

Confidence building includes many different things. This session includes different objects to climb and crawl over. Helps them focus and take a good nap.  Doing these fun exercises at a young age help avoid issues with dogs being able to walk across different textures and surfaces as they grow.

Dedicating time to your puppy will give you the lifetime partner you want.  Puppy engagement is key! 

Working with a nervous GSD puppy. Putting some of his basic skills to use as we work on meeting someone new.

Having an off leash dog is a privledge. Your dog should be fully trained to not run up to strangers and dogs. Using your skills will allow others to know you have control of your dog and feel comfortable passing by.

Recall isn't only convenient, it's a safety issue.  Start teaching this young and stay on top of it so it works when you need it.

Once your puppy has developed focus during their training sessions, use their engagement skills to introduce new things and have fun.

All dogs, even small ones, should have some skills.

If you find your puppy is showing any type of guarding behavior, reach out to a professional for help.

There's so much for puppies to learn and get used to.  Here's a little sample of puppy camper activities. 

Program graduates are supported with quarterly maintenance classes to help keep up their skills.