Thank you so much for your interest in our Board & Train program! Here is how our training program works.

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The first step is selecting the litter you'd like your puppy to come from. Once the puppies are approximately 7½ weeks old, we begin our puppy allocation process. Rather than selecting a puppy based solely on appearance, we match each family with the puppy that we believe has the greatest opportunity for success in their home based on temperament, disposition, activity level, and your family's lifestyle.

By the time your puppy is 8 weeks old, the adoption fee is paid in full, and your puppy enters our Board & Train program.

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Before training begins, families will need to:

• Register the puppy's microchip in their name.

• Provide proof of pet insurance.

• Supply the food and supplements they would like their puppy to remain on throughout training.

 

We currently offer several different training options depending on your family's goals.

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Week 8–9: Nighttime Kennel Training & Social Skills Foundation

The first week is all about helping your puppy develop confidence, structure, and good habits.

During this stage we focus on:

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• Sleeping through the night in the kennel

• Eating all three meals each day in the kennel

• Learning to settle quietly in the kennel

• Beginning the Sit command

• Building confidence through positive social experiences

• Developing appropriate puppy social skills

• Learning by observing our well-mannered adult house dogs.

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One of the greatest teaching tools for young puppies is spending time around calm, confident adult dogs. Puppies naturally learn appropriate behavior by watching older dogs interact with people, navigate new situations, and respond to everyday routines.

 

30-Day Foundation Program

This program is designed to give puppies an excellent start in life while making the transition into your home much easier.

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During the first month we continue building on that foundation by introducing:

• Sleeping through the night in the kennel

• Potty training

• Sit

• Down

• Stay

• Here (recall)

• Beginning leash training

• Appropriate puppy manners

• Daily socialization with people

• Exposure to well-mannered adult dogs

• Public outings to help build confidence

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This program is ideal for busy families who would like to get through those first few weeks of puppyhood with a puppy that already understands routine and structure.

 

60-Day Intermediate Program

The second month builds upon everything your puppy learned during the first 30 days.

By this point, most puppies are confidently:

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• Remaining in a Down/Stay for up to 45 minutes, three times each day.

• Eating every meal quietly in their kennel and remaining there for approximately one hour.

• Walking politely on a leash.

• Continuing public socialization and confidence-building exercises.

• Learning impulse control and developing better focus.

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One of the biggest benefits of this stage is teaching puppies how to relax. Most 8-week-old puppies still require 14–18 hours of sleep each day. A well-rested puppy is much calmer, easier to manage, and far less likely to exhibit behaviors such as excessive biting, jumping, or becoming overstimulated.

 

90-Day Advanced Foundation Program

At 90 days, the training really comes full circle.

By the end of this program, our goal is for your puppy to become a calm, confident companion with exceptional manners.

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Many puppies completing this level are able to:

• Hold a Down/Stay while you walk away for extended periods (up to 45 minutes at a time).

• Demonstrate excellent leash manners.

• Respond reliably to basic obedience commands.

• Remain calm in a variety of public settings.

• Exhibit outstanding social skills around both people and dogs.

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To date, every puppy that has completed our full 90-day program has gone on to earn either their AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) title or their AKC Urban CGC title before going home.

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Our Board & Train program is conducted in a home environment—not a kennel facility. The puppies become part of our daily lives, accompany us on outings, and receive consistent structure, socialization, and training throughout the day. We believe this produces confident, well-adjusted puppies that transition beautifully into their forever homes.

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If you have any questions about our training program or would like to discuss which option might be the best fit for your family, I'd be happy to visit with you. I truly enjoy helping families choose the program that best meets their goals.

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Meet some of our puppies in training......