SD Premier Training

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2-Week Puppy Training Overview

Our 2-week training program aims to give your puppy a strong start in understanding how to be a member of your family through crate training, basic commands, potty training and learning boundaries within a home. 

Key Areas Covered:

  1. Sleep Schedule: By the end of the program, your puppy will be crate-trained for sleep at night. Most will sleep through the night, but some may need potty breaks. Puppy will be taking regular crate naps during the day as well and working on being comfortable being left alone for short periods.
  2. Potty Training: We’ll reinforce potty training with 30 minute outdoor breaks and crate naps to support success. Puppy will be introduced to a dog door and potty bells.
  3. Name Recognition: Your puppy will learn to recognize and respond to their name, strengthening communication and bonding.
  4. Leash Introduction: Puppies will be gradually introduced to the leash, and at the beginning stages of understanding pressure and release communication.
  5. Basic Commands: Your puppy will master the commands “sit”, “down” and start working on “place” with positive reinforcement
  6. Manners Development: We’ll address basic manners, like not jumping or barking, to encourage polite behavior through positive reinforcement.

Additionally, we offer 2 weeks of ongoing support via text and phone calls to ensure continued success.

4-Week Puppy Training Overview

Our 4-week training program is our most popular option, providing a solid foundation for your puppy’s development and preparing them for adulthood. It’s ideal for first-time dog owners, families with children, or anyone seeking a smoother transition with their new puppy.

What’s Included:

  • Advanced Training: Builds on the 2-week program, including higher-level skills like impulse control, crate training, and socialization.
  • Socialization: Your puppy will experience outings, car rides, and school pick-ups to become well-rounded and confident.
  • Weekly Updates: Receive pictures, videos, and progress reports to track your puppy’s development and goals.

Key Skills by the End of 4-Week Training:

  • Crate Training: Puppies should enter their crate on command and remain quiet after the transition period (3-5 days). Puppies are sleeping longer at night and well adjusted to a solid schedule.
  • Potty Training: Puppies will be nearly potty-trained, with minimal accidents once settled in their new home.
  • Commands & Manners: Puppies will respond to key commands like “sit,” “down,” “come,” “place,” and more. They’ll also learn to wait for meals, leash attachments, and basic grooming.
  • Behavioral Issues: Common issues like jumping, mouthing, and chewing will be addressed and controlled.
  • Collar & Leash Training: Puppies will become comfortable with collars and leashes, a crucial part of their training. They are walking comfortably with trainer in controlled environments. 

Additional Features:

  • 10-Week Vaccines: Puppies will receive necessary vaccines.
  • Doggy Door Training: Your puppy will learn how to use a doggy door.
  • Grooming: Weekly baths, brushing, and grooming sessions, including exposure to clippers and grooming tables.
  • Socialization with Other Animals: Puppies will interact with children, household pets, and cats.

Final Transition Support:

We’ll spend time working with you to ensure you understand the training techniques and can continue reinforcing them at home. 

Ongoing Support:

After the program, you’ll receive 4 weeks of text and phone support to ensure continued success.

This comprehensive program provides everything your puppy needs to become a well-behaved, confident companion.

Price is $1800 for the 2 week and $3600 for the 4 week. All food is provided and the vaccines and supplements.