PUPPY PRESCHOOL
Our 12-week program blends thoughtful socialization, prevention-based training, and purposeful enrichment to set puppies up for lifelong success.
🐾 Puppy Preschool – 12-Week Transformation Program
Designed for puppies up to 6 months old. Each week, our trainers partner with you to share practical guidance on age-appropriate socialization, emotional regulation, and real-world skills.
WEEKS 1-6: FOUNDATION BUILDING
Establishing safety, confidence, and essential life skills during the critical early development period.
Safe Space & Calm Foundations
What we focus on:
- Helping puppies feel safe in new environment
- Building calm behaviors before commands
- Gentle handling & soft sound exposure
- Mat work and settling exercises
Why it matters: A puppy who feels safe learns faster. This week sets the emotional foundation for the entire program.
Handling & Grooming Confidence
What we focus on:
- Desensitization to touch (paws, ears, tail)
- Positive exposure to grooming tools
- Short, calm restraint practice
- Mouth handling for dental care
Why it matters: Early positive handling prevents fear at the vet and groomer later in life.
Household Sounds & Surfaces
What we focus on:
- Controlled exposure to common noises
- Confidence on different textures
- Beginning focus and engagement games
- Elevated surface confidence
Why it matters: Puppies learn that everyday sights and sounds are normal — not scary.
Novel Objects & Movement Confidence
What we focus on:
- Exposure to unfamiliar objects
- Body awareness and coordination
- Choice-based exploration
- Moving item desensitization
Why it matters: Prevents fear responses to new or unexpected situations later in life.
Friendly Strangers & Body Language
What we focus on:
- Positive exposure to unfamiliar people
- Teaching polite greetings
- Understanding canine stress signals
- Reading social cues appropriately
Why it matters: Puppies learn how to greet people appropriately and read social cues.
Vet, Grooming & Bath Prep
What we focus on:
- Mock vet exams and grooming routines
- Exposure to grooming sounds
- Calm bath desensitization
- Nail trimming practice
Why it matters: Reduces fear, stress, and resistance during real vet and grooming visits.
OUR PUPPY PRESCHOOL IN ACTION
See our puppies learning, playing, and growing in our safe, nurturing environment.
WEEKS 7-12: ADVANCED SKILLS & REAL-WORLD PREPARATION
Building upon foundations with advanced socialization, real-world skills, and graduation readiness.
Dog-to-Dog Social Skills
What we focus on:
- Polite dog greetings
- Structured play and boundaries
- Learning to disengage and refocus
- Appropriate play signals
Why it matters: Healthy dog-dog interactions are about communication, not chaos.
Car Rides & Travel Readiness
What we focus on:
- Comfort with crates and carriers
- Calm behavior in vehicles
- Smooth loading/unloading routines
- Harness and seatbelt training
Why it matters: Car anxiety often starts young — this week prevents it before it begins.
Out-and-About Adventures
What we focus on:
- Confidence in public environments
- Real-world leash walking skills
- Exposure to everyday distractions
- Environmental sound desensitization
Why it matters: Bridges the gap between training and real life.
Intro to Commands & Focus
What we focus on:
- Sit, down, and recall foundations
- Strong name recognition
- Staying engaged around distractions
- Impulse control exercises
Why it matters: Commands are introduced once puppies are emotionally ready to succeed.
Focus in New Places
What we focus on:
- Practicing skills in new environments
- Emotional regulation around distractions
- Loose leash walking skills
- Recovery and refocus techniques
Why it matters: Dogs don’t live in training rooms — this prepares them for the real world.
Graduation & Real-Life Skills
What we focus on:
- Combining skills into everyday situations
- Polite greetings and leash manners
- Confidence and calmness assessment
- Graduation celebration and next steps
Why it matters: Puppies graduate with practical life skills — not just tricks.
ENROLLMENT & PRICING
Available 5 days a week, with flexible scheduling to fit your needs.
Minimum enrollment of 3 days per week.
Standard Enrollment
- Minimum 3 days per week
- 12-Week Comprehensive Program
- Expert Trainer Guidance
- Weekly Progress Reports
- Take-Home Enrichment Plans
- Graduation Certificate
What’s Included
- Daily Training Sessions - Structured learning each visit
- Socialization Opportunities - Safe, supervised interactions
- Enrichment Activities - Mental stimulation games
- Owner Education - Weekly tips and guidance
- Behavior Prevention - Proactive problem-solving
- Lifelong Skills - Foundation for adult dog success
Spaces are limited to ensure individual attention
READY TO START YOUR PUPPY'S JOURNEY?
Give your puppy the best start in life with our comprehensive 12-week Preschool Program.