Puppy Transition Camp
Our Puppy Transition Camp price is $650/ week, and available to our puppies 8-12 weeks old.
Introducing Puppy Transition Camp! This vital 2-4 week program is designed to help your new puppy adjust smoothly to a new home environment with early developmental support in several important areas. We focus on key skills, including independent crate time / sleeping (overnight and daytime naps), early leash introduction, “sit”, and refined manding to enhance bite inhibition and jumping impulse. Age-appropriate vaccinations will be administered by our licensed veterinarian, with costs included in the program.
Our camp prioritizes healthy socialization, allowing your puppy to interact with new people, and participate in new experiences in a supportive setting. We also emphasize age-appropriate house training to aid in good potty habits as your puppy integrates into family life, all through gentle, positive reinforcement.
By the end of Puppy Transition Camp, your puppy will have developed essential skills for a smoother transition to their new home or for continued training in our Advanced Puppy Training program. This experience fosters individuality, helping your puppy grow beyond litter dynamics and embrace their unique personality. Ideal for first-time owners or families seeking an easier transition, our camp offers a structured and supportive start for your new four-legged family member.
Results may differ based on the duration of participation and each puppy’s developmental readiness. We utilize a gentle, respectful approach, guiding them through the process while honoring their unique needs.
Welcoming a puppy into your home is the beginning of a learning journey for both you and your dog. While we thoughtfully provide a strong foundation, it’s important to remember that your puppy is still a baby and is continuing to grow, learn, and mature. At this stage, puppies are not yet developmentally ready to be fully house trained, consistently quiet, or completely reliable when left unsupervised. Gentle vocalizing, such as crying, barking, or whining, is a normal part of puppyhood, and moments of high energy, impulsiveness, or occasional mischief are to be expected. These behaviors are not setbacks, but natural steps in your puppy’s development. With patience, consistency, and loving guidance, these early challenges ease as your puppy gains confidence and maturity.
Reserve space in our Puppy Transition Camp
To reserve a spot in our Puppy Transition Camp, you may communicate your request at any time, including the application and interview stage or while awaiting your puppy. We will accommodate your request as long as space is available. Please note that a deposit of $250 is required to secure your reservation. To ensure every puppy gets the care and attention it deserves, availability for the Puppy Transition Camp is carefully and considerately limited.
Advanced Puppy Training Program
Our Advanced Puppy Training Program price is $12,000.
Puppies graduate at 20 weeks of age, having received their complete set of core vaccinations, as well as rabies and bordetella vaccines. The package also includes two weeks of Puppy Transition Camp.
We are pleased to offer well-trained puppies for families seeking to bypass the challenging early stages of puppy-hood. Our trained puppy curriculum includes:
- Distraction proofing commands
- Extended durations for sit, down, place, and stay commands
- Consistent recall in challenging environments
- Advanced loose-leash walking/heeling techniques
- Public behavior and neutrality training
- Settle training within the home environment
- Management of doorways, guests, and daily routines
- Ongoing impulse control and emotional regulation
- Preparation for family life and everyday activities, including potty training, and grooming acceptance
- Reliable off-leash recall
- Off-leash management strategies for families
- Comprehensive owner education and lifetime support for sustained success
- 2-hour Family Handover session
Our Advanced Puppy Training Program encompasses essential skills aligned with the foundations of the AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) program. Lasting success in training is achieved when families commit to maintaining consistent training principles at home.
In the video at the following link, observe our adorable trained puppy, Rose, interacting with our 9-year-old son!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGY7-pn8VX8
Reserve space in our Advanced Puppy Training Program
If you would like to add one of our trained Australian Labradoodle puppies to your family, please complete an application and indicate “Advanced Trained Puppy” on your application. Once we review your application, we will be in touch!
To secure a puppy on our Advanced Trained Puppy reservation list, you must have an approved adoption application, along with a $2000 non-refundable reservation & consultation fee. The reservation fee is applied to the purchase price of the puppy, and is good for 2 years from the date of receipt. If you decide to cancel your puppy reservation for any reason, the $2000 reservation fee is non-refundable and forfeited. This policy compensates us for our time invested in the process.
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