Pawsitive Marks
Puppy training
Tackle the different stages of puppyhood and give your dog the ultimate leg-up
baby
7 to 12 weeks old
Minus the occasional potty accident and a few long nights, baby puppies are easy to love. They are snuggly little balls of fluff that stumble about on floppy legs. It is very easy to just let this stage fly by in puppy-breath bliss, but puppies ~7 to 12 weeks old are at a critical socialization period in their development that can make or break their success as adults.
What they need
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Routine
- Socialization
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Sleep
what you need
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Early potty training that works with your schedule
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Ability to leave them alone, safely
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A way for them to say "Please"
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Behavior problem prevention
Kiddo
4 to 6 months old
It's time to bring on the stereotypical puppy! In the kiddo/juvenile stage you may find yourself pulling your hair out as you try to keep up with your energetic youngster that has turned into a land-shark. But it doesn't have to be so hard. Through a combination of meeting your puppies needs and teaching them household rules, you both can live in peace.
What they need
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Structure
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Play
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Foundation obedience skills
What you need
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Complete potty training
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Ways to address normal puppy behavior like chewing, play biting, and more.
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Ways to communicate with them
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Outlets for their energy
Teen
6 to 12 months old
As a teen you may feel like your puppy tunes you out as they develop a biological urge to wander and explore. They may surprise you by barking at things they previously had no issues with- like shadows. By continuing their training with persistence you'll both overcome these challenges, enjoy new adventures together, and bring your bond to a new level.
what they need
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Boundaries
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Mental and physical stimulation
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Obedience skills out in the world or foundation obedience skills if they are new to the game.
What you need
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Ways to motivate your dog
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Bonding with your teen
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Boredom solutions
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Tactics for working through fear
baby Program
4 weeks | $1,990
Covers
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LOTS of socialization
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Puppy routine
- Potty training
- Crate training
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Prevention work for
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Body handling issues
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Separation anxiety
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Resource guarding
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Fear & aggression issues
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Early foundation skills
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Sit
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Down
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Come
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Focus
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Leash Skills
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Includes
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Orientation
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4 Coaching Sessions
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12 Training Sessions
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3 Follow-Ups
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Treat pouch
kiddo Program
4 weeks | $1,990
Covers
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Socialization for older puppies
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Creating house-rules
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Purposeful play games
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Potty and crate training
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Problem solving normal puppy behavior
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Foundation skills
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Focus
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Sit
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Stand
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Down
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Come
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Stay
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Heel
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Drop-It
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Leave-It
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Includes
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Orientation
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4 Coaching Sessions
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12 Training Sessions
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3 Follow-Ups
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Treat pouch
Teen program
6 weeks | $2,980
Covers
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Boundaries (manners around doorways and more)
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Everyday boredom solutions for physical and mental health
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Skills out in the world OR Foundation Skills (see Kiddo Program)
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Sit for greetings
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Extended down-stay
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Place/Go-to-Bed
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Stand for exam
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Come at the dog park
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Heeling through a crowd
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Touch/Hand-Target
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Focus refined
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AKC's Canine Good Citizen Test Requirements
Includes
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Orientation
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6 Coaching Sessions
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18 Training Sessions
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3 Follow-Ups
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Treat Pouch
Ultimate Leg-Up Program
14 weeks | $5,920
Commit to professional training throughout your dog's puppyhood to give them the ultimate leg up and save 15% off the individual programs.
Covers
All skills and special focuses for each of the developmental stages listed in the programs above.
Includes
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Orientation
Ideally schedule 1-2 weeks before your puppy arrives home
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14 Coaching Sessions
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42 Training Sessions
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3 Follow-ups
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Treat Pouch
Breaks
1 to 2 week breaks between developmental stages may be included to adjust to your pup's needs and your schedule.