• Our 2-Week Puppy Board & Train program is designed to lay a solid foundation for young puppies, ensuring they are set up for future success. It focuses on foundational skills and early training. However, there is no guarantee of command proficiency as each puppy progresses at their own pace. Additionally, this program is not suitable for puppies older than 16 weeks as they may not respond as effectively to the methods used. You’ll stay connected through direct communication with your trainer and receive daily video updates of your dog’s progress.
•  
• Training Elements:
• Potty Training
• Focus on crate training, setting up a consistent routine, and positive reinforcement (praise and treats) when the puppy eliminates outside.
• Introduce “go potty” cues to help the puppy understand what’s expected.
• Age-Appropriate Socialization/Exposure
• Introduce the puppy to new environments, different people, dogs, and animals in a controlled and positive manner.
• Expose to varied surfaces (carpet, wood floors, grass, gravel) and sounds (vacuum, doorbells, traffic).
• Manage the puppy’s experience to ensure it’s fun and non-threatening to build positive associations
• Play & Engagement (Mental Enrichment)
• Use a mix of structured playtime (such as tug and fetch) and free play to ensure the puppy is well-engaged.
• Incorporate interactive toys like Kongs and puzzle feeders to engage the puppy mentally.
•  
• Free-shaping/Intro to Basic Commands: Begin teaching basic commands using positive reinforcement (food or praise).
• Sit
• Down
• Place
• Getting the puppy to go to a designated spot, like a bed or mat
• Encourage free-shaping behaviors
• Where the puppy offers behaviors on its own for creative thinking and problem-solving.
• Manners in the House
• Teach the puppy to settle down, avoid chewing inappropriate items, and learn boundaries (e.g., not jumping on furniture without permission)
• Implement House Rules
• e.g., no begging at the table, not stealing food, etc.
• Greeting Manners/ Door Manners:
• Teach calm greetings—no jumping up on people when they enter the house.
• Introduce impulse control around doors:
• Waiting at the door calmly before exiting or entering.
• Leash Manners
• Start basic leash walking—teach loose-leash walking so the puppy doesn’t pull.
• Practice heel position and direction changes to keep the puppy focused on you.
• Desensitization to Grooming/Vet Care:
• Gradual exposure to the grooming tools (brush, clippers, nail trimmers), making the experience positive with treats.
• Desensitize the puppy to common vet procedures like handling paws, ears, and mouth, to reduce fear and anxiety when at the vet.
•  
• We establish a consistent Potty Training routine, focusing on crate training and positive reinforcement outside.
• We provide controlled and positive Socialization to new people, sounds, environments, and surfaces.
• We introduce a variety of Play and Engagement techniques, including interactive toys and structured playtime.
• At the end of the program, your dog’s trainer will meet with you to review everything your dog has learned and show you how to maintain their new skills. Please plan to spend a few hours with the trainer during this transition.
•  
• Puppies should be at least 10-12 weeks old and no older than 16 weeks to ensure they're in the right developmental stage for socialization and training.
• Puppies must have received its first two core vaccines (typically DHLPP—Distemper, Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, Parvovirus, and Parainfluenza) before the start of training.
• This program is designed to lay a solid foundation for young puppies. There is no guarantee of command proficiency as each puppy progresses at their own pace.
• This program does not include an off-leash control guarantee.
•  
• Slip-leash or Pinch collars included.​