Puppy Foundations

Written By Anna Caddell

Puppy Socialization, Training & Problem Prevention (8-17 Weeks)

The first few months of your puppy's life are critical for shaping their future behavior. Between 8 to 17 weeks, puppies are like little sponges, soaking in everything around them. Positive experiences during this period help your puppy grow into a confident, well-behaved dog. Let’s build a strong foundation together!

Ready to build a beautiful relationship with your puppy?

All training types start with a 90-minute Foundational Appointment, including:

✔ 1.5 Hours of hands-on help & education

✔ Personalized, in-the-moment training

✔ In-depth owner education & strategy

✔ Take-home training packet filled with customized resources

Our Puppy Foundations Include:

Socialization: Shaping Confident Puppies

The goal of early socialization is to help your puppy feel comfortable in a wide variety of situations. We’ll expose them to:

  • Other Dogs & Pets

  • Children & Adults

  • New Places, Sights, Sounds, and Objects

Building Strong Foundations with Manners

It’s never too early to teach your puppy the basics! Our foundational training focuses on:

  • Housebreaking & Crate Training

  • Impulse Control & Basic Manners

  • Clicker Training (optional, but effective!)

  • Play-Based Learning to make training fun and engaging

Preventing Problem Behaviors Before They Start

We know that unwanted behaviors can crop up as puppies grow. That’s why our training program includes early prevention for common issues such as:

  • Resource Guarding Prevention

  • Handling Exercises & Frustration Tolerance

  • Separation Anxiety Prevention: Teach your puppy to enjoy their alone time.

  • Bite Inhibition: Guide your puppy to play gently and safely with people and other dogs.

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