Private In-Home Reward-Based Dog Training in the San Fernando Valley Contact: 323-286-1929 / proudpaws@aol.com
PUPPY TRAINING PACKAGES
Knowing where and how to start parenting a puppy can be overwhelming but
Proud Paws Dog Training can show you how to turn those puppy blues into puppy bliss, turning frazzled into focused and frustrated into fun!
For Puppies From 2 - 5 Months of Age:
'PUPPY ROCKSTAR'
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Provides puppy parents with a strong, in-depth foundation to puppy training, focusing on important foundational manners and problem-solving that includes real life situational awareness and results. Parents will gain a well-rounded understanding of effective communication and how to develop desirable behaviors and joyful compliance in their puppy, enabling you to be fully prepared for the adolescent and adult stages. This truly is an investment into your dog's future.
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Lesson Content includes: -
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Potty training and set up of effective daily routines
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Developing your pup's independence and ability to be left alone
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Crate training
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The key to a calm pup, including strategies for remedying nipping, biting and jumping
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Beginner 'go to bed' exercises and relaxation techniques.
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Mental stimulation and play time manners
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Socialization and understanding how to properly introduce your puppy to novelty
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Food manners
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Foundation cues such as sit, down and more...
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Advanced leash manners and polite walking.
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Body handling and basic home husbandry
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How to have an optimistic puppy.
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Attention to name and introduction to 'come when called'
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Manners around guests
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Introduction to 'drop it' and removal of inappropriate chew items.
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PACKAGE OF EIGHT: 2 instalments of $580
(Please inquire about rates for multiple puppies)
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'PRE-SCHOOLER PUPPY'
This budget friendly, beginner option lets puppy parents dip their toe into puppy training and communication techniques while making sure to cover the earliest and most pressing problem-solving needs.
Lesson Content Includes:
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Potty training and set up of effective daily routines
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Developing your puppy's independence and ability to be left alone.
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Crate training
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Strategies for remedying nipping, biting and jumping
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Mental stimulation and play time tips
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Socialization and understanding how to properly introduce your puppy to novelty
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Introduction to collaring and leashing
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Attention to name
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Introduction to 'drop it' and removal of inappropriate chew items.
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PACKAGE OF FOUR: $620
(Please inquire about rates for multiple puppies)
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BOTH PACKAGES INCLUDE:
Your first 90 minute in-home consult incorporated into Lesson 1 getting you immediately set up with solutions and recommendations - no time wasted.
A written summary of your training exercises and main discussion points sent to you via email following each and every lesson, as well as helpful handouts and visuals.
Opportunities for questions and basic troubleshooting via text or email in between lessons (during office hours) so that you feel fully supported throughout your learning experience.
Weekly video review of you and your puppy as you practice what you've learned in each lesson so we can keep you on track and celebrate your wins together!
This is the ultimate coaching experience for you and your puppy!
We will not be doing the work for you, but we will be your own private guide, guru and cheerleader, empowering YOU to be your puppy's best teacher and advocate!
While we believe these puppy training packages will fuel your understanding of dog behavior, give you the opportunity to truly bond with your puppy and appropriately prepare you both for the future, you will also have the flexibility of tweaking each area of learning to suit your needs in the best way possible.
WHAT IF I DON'T HAVE MY PUPPY YET?
Feelings of nervous anticipation?
Have a lot of questions?
Get even more insight into puppy behavior by reading our blog:
THE IMPORTANCE OF EARLY SOCIALIZATION
One of the most crucial things about raising a puppy is giving them early opportunities to gain understanding of the world around them. This means starting before they are fully vaccinated!
While it is vital to keep our vulnerable little ones safe from disease and to avoid high risk spaces, we also have an optimal window in which to properly expose them to a broad variety of new experiences. It is these experiences combined with steady, relaxed associations that helps to prevent fearful, reactive and even aggressive responses later in life. In short, early socialization equips our puppies with the coping mechanism to deal with novel stimuli and gives them the best chance of growing into secure and psychologically healthy adults.
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Click here for the position statement on Puppy Socialization and vaccines from the American Veterinary Society for Animal Behavior.
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For fun tips and ideas on socialization, take a look at our Proud Paws Puppy Socialization Checklist, also located on our Resources page.
