Puppy Camp

A special program for “working parents,” who want their puppy to learn and exercise instead of being stuck in a pen all day. You get all the benefits of Board & Train - intensive training and socialization under the care of a professional trainer - but bring your pup home to share the weekend. For puppies less than 6 months old.

 
puppy doodle toy training

How It Works

  • We'll meet for an Assessment first and review common puppy training issues, as well as your pup’s individual needs.

  • We then schedule a trial overnight ($200-400*) to confirm that the boarding experience will be positive for everyone. This includes testing your puppy’s ability to be left alone. (*$200 if you pick up your puppy the next morning; $400 for your pup to stay for a full second day.)

  • Please note that Puppy Camp is not a good fit for puppies who have separation anxiety.

  • We decide on dates, and you pay in full to confirm your reservation.

  • Puppy Camp is typically scheduled for Monday through Friday, but we can customize the exact days for alternate work schedules

  • Your puppy will be living in my home, raised like one of my own dogs.

  • He'll receive 1 hour of intensive training each day, along with frequent socialization trips and puppy-appropriate exercise.

  • Notes are emailed to you each evening so you can follow along with your pup's progress.

  • When you pick up your dog at the end of each week, you'll get a Private Lesson so that you know how to keep your puppy’s training consistent at home.

What’s Taught

The Puppy Camp program is individualized to every pup and owner's needs, but typically consists of: sit, down, stay, go to bed, come, leave it, drop it, leash walking, wait at door, being calm for handling and grooming, not jumping, not biting, potty training, crate training, manners in public, appropriate greetings with new people and dogs

Ginger stayed with me for a few weeks of Monday through Friday Puppy Camp! (This footage was recorded at my previous home. The new place has a lot more room!)

Pricing

A week of Monday through Friday training with a Private Lesson at pick up costs $1250.

Length of Training

Your pup’s training will be customized to their needs and your work schedule, but some common recommendations are:

  • 3 weeks ($3750) for a puppy with few grooming needs and high confidence in new situations.

  • 4 weeks ($5000) for a puppy with extensive grooming needs and high confidence in new situations.

  • 6 weeks ($7500) for a puppy with low confidence and extensive socialization needs.