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Puppy Foundations

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Puppy Foundations is a personalized five-session training program designed to help puppies and their owners begin life together with clear communication, established languages, predictable routines, positive experiences, and practical household manners.

Serving Orange Park, Oakleaf, Middleburg, Fleming Island, and surrounding Clay County communities, this program addresses common puppy-training concerns before they become established adult habits. Every plan is customized around the puppy’s age, temperament, confidence, developmental needs, home environment, and the owner’s lifestyle and goals.

Five Private Sessions | $475
For Puppies 8 Weeks to 6 Months Old

What We Will Address 

  • Science - Based Puppy Learning Methods 
  • Marker Words : " Yes" , "Good", "No", 
  • Release Word
  • Practical Crate Training & Potty Routines
  • Managed Socialization Strategies
  • Loose Leash Walking Introduction
  • Addressing nipping, jumping, and chewing
  • Basic Obedience : Sit, Down, Place  
  • Relationship building skills

Classical / Operant Conditioning

  • Classical Conditioning to create positive associations
  • Operant Conditioning to teach that good choices earn rewards 
  • Gentle exposeure / socialization to new sounds, people,places,expierences
  • Body handling and grooming prep​ training for veterinary visits
  • Better focus, engagement, confidence, and self-control 
  • House Boundries 

Homework

  • Detailed written training plans
  • Video summaries of key exercises
  • Daily 5-10 minute practice guides
  • Troubleshooting checklists
  • Activity log templates

Sessions & Schedule

  • 5 private 1-hour sessions
  • Conducted at an agreed upon location after phone evlaluation
  • Personalized progress tracking
  • Weekly goal setting
  • Lifetime support access

TrainingTools That May Be Needed

  • A properly fitted flat collar or harness
  • A standard six-foot leash
  • (If needed) a prong collar or special lead, as determined by the trainer
  • A lightweight long line when appropriate
  • A correctly sized crate
  • A puppy pen or baby gates for household management
  • A place cot, bed, or training mat
  • A treat pouch
  • Small, high-value food rewards
  • Appropriate toys, chews, and food-enrichment items
  • Food and water bowls
  • A written or digital schedule for tracking routines and progress

Requirements

  • Puppies aged 8 weeks to 6 months
  • Following a veterinarian- recommended vaccination schedule 
  • Up to date on required age-appropriate vaccines
  • Household engagement in training for all members dealing with dog in house hold
  • Signed training agreement before first session 
  • Payment due by First session , unless payment plan discussed

Ready to Transform Your Puppy’s Future?

Start Your Puppy Foundations with a Free phone evaluation
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