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Program Details
- Basic Foundations Skills (sit, down with hand signals, hand target, focus, go to place, polite doorway / threshold behavior)
- Life Skills (verbal cues for all behaviors, come when called, polite greetings, drop)
- Impulse Control (Leave It, Down/Stay, Anti-Jump, Leash Foundations)
- Advanced Distraction Work (available with Add-On Dates)
- Emailed Weekly Instructional Videos
- Bi-Weekly Handouts
- Two (2) – Private Sessions (Skills Transfer)
- Weekly Field Trips
- Training Practice on Field Trips (weeks 3 + 4)
- Socialization
- Optimism Building Activities
- Obstacle Courses
- Conditioning to New Surfaces / Objects
- Sound Desensitization
- Sudden Light Shifts Desensitization
- Car Desensitization
- Body Awareness Activities
- Body Handling
- Dremel Conditioning (nail grinder)
- Wheeled Objects Conditioning
- New People (During COVID, we remain 6ft from strangers on field trips, also use costumes to change our "look")
- Daily Playtime with Appropriate Playmates
- Potty Training Support
- Weekly Class Photos
- Weekly Report Cards
- Invite to our internal Facebook Group (for daily behind the scenes footage)
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The Ultimate Puppy
Basic Training, Puppy Socialization + Two (2) Private Sessions
Programs run Monday – Thursday with the exception of modified holiday schedules.
Puppies must be between 8-18 weeks of age at their start date to register.
Drop-Off: 7:30AM-8:00AM
Pick-Up: 12:30PM-1:00PM
**An additional fee will be assessed if you are late picking up your puppy.
Available packages to choose from
4-Week: @ $1950.00 = Training + socialization + 2 private sessions
1-Week Add-On: @ $487.50
1 Add-On Private Transfer of Knowledge Session: @ $175.00/hour
Note: When purchasing 2 Add-On Weeks, you will automatically be provided with an add-on transfer session free of charge.
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You want the best for them, but how do you balance both their extensive socialization needs and their training with your own full schedule?
Guess what? You don't need to learn a new trade and become an expert at canine brain development and the laws of learning to do right by yours, that's why we're here! We're industry experts in all things puppy! Behavior and training is our jam.
Your pup will learn all of their foundational manners skills, receive appropriate and robust daily socialization, and you'll receive weekly videos to keep you on track at home to maintain those new behaviors. Plus you get two (2) private training sessions at RMDT with your puppy's instructor to transfer the skills they learn at school and answer any questions you may have.
Yes! Puppies are a lot of work, but our team is on your team. They're coming home to you each afternoon so you can develop your bond, but with their exercise, training and enrichment needs met. You can raise the puppy of your dreams with our team by your side through their formative first months.
Because this program includes both socialization and training, we recommend beginning as early as possible. Your schedule is listed when selecting your start date at time of registration. This program is offered in 4-week packages though you can renew your time with us until the puppy ages out (pending space availability).
Ultimate Puppy Program Details
Training Skills
- Sit, Down, Stand with Hand Signal
- Verbal Cues added
- Go to Place (Mat Targeting)
- Focus
- Hand Touch
- Threshold Training
- Down-Stay
- Leave-It
- Drop Toy
- Loose Leash Walking Foundations
- A fun party trick!
- Come When Called
- Advanced Distraction Training (as time permits)
Extras
- Weekly Videos to teach you how maintain the skills we've taught at home
- Weekly report cards
- 4 Off-Site Field Trips (weather and COVID conditions permitting)
- Two (2) Private, 50m Hand-off Sessions
- Invitation on your first day to our private FB page for Puppy Day School Families where we post daily behind the scenes content of the puppies learning.
Socialization Includes
- closely moderated group and individualized play sessions with appropriate other puppies daily
- confidence building obstacle courses & games
- exposure to new surfaces, textures and moving objects underfoot
- safe and moderated exposure to "friendly strangers" and the various "looks" of people
- on field trips
- via use of costumes, walkers, canes, etc.
- controlled exposure to new sounds and familiarization with loud household sounds and sudden environmental changes
- exposure to wheeled objects, weird objects like umbrellas, etc.
- exercises to teach body awareness
- body handling to prepare them for vet and grooming needs
- weekly field trips for real world environmental exposure
- potty training support
Watch our Puppy Day School video to learn more:
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Requirements to attend
- Age: Eligible puppies must be between 8 and 18 weeks of age at start to take advantage of their early socialization window. If dogs do not pass an initial temperament evaluation (conducted on their first day) to remain enrolled in the program, an alternate training program will be recommended and refund for the remaining package will be issued.
- Vaccinations: Puppies must be up-to-date with and maintaining their booster vaccination series. Of particular importance are Distemper and Parvo. See Vaccination Requirements »
- Daily Health: Puppies must pass a daily health check before class admittance for the day. This is to ensure each puppy is healthy enough to socialize with other puppies for their own safety and well-being and the safety of their classmates. If a puppy shows signs of illness while at the program, we will contact you immediately for pickup.
- Start On Crate Training Now: Please start your puppy on crate training immediately. While most of the day our puppies are engaged in activities, we do need to crate during transitional periods, rest breaks, and during check in and check out for everyone's safety. We actively work to avoid stress in this program. It can cause damage to their crating progress, so we need you to get started on this immediately. Please read this link to learn why your puppy and others will benefit from this skill in day school. Crate Training instructions and handout will be sent with your purchase confirmation.
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Please complete both form and payment to secure your space in this program. If waiting on vaccination records, while required before you begin, you can email these to us prior to your start date.
⚠ Before starting this form, please have the following ready:
- Vaccination Records (these can be .pdf, .jpg, .png, .bmp) More Details »
- A current photo of your puppy
- Emergency Contact and Vet Contact Information
- Payment Details
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FAQs
What do I need to know in regards to social distancing and COVID-19?:
Please note, during the Safer At Home phase, we will be doing curbside handoffs. When you arrive we will greet you through the front door. You will place your puppy on the tether and take your leash with you and we will bring the puppy in using our in house leashes. Please observe 6ft distancing during this time. Thank you! ☺
What happens if I'm late picking up my puppy?
1:01pm - 1:30pm = $30 additional fee
1:31pm and beyond = $100 additional fee per hour
** - Having a 30-minute pick up and drop off window allows us to keep our fees reasonable. - **
What happens if I forget my treats and stuffed Kong?
$15 supplies fee applied per day for use of RMDT supplies