The first few months of a puppy's life are the most important developmental period they will ever experience. Between 0 to 12 weeks of age, puppies are in their critical socialization window, a time when new experiences shape how they will perceive and interact with the world as adults.

While protecting puppies from disease is important, behavioral experts widely agree that missing critical socialization opportunities during this period can have lifelong consequences, often creating greater challenges than the illnesses owners are trying to avoid.

Puppy Pre-School is a comprehensive 6-week program designed to safely introduce your puppy to the people, animals, environments, and life skills they need to develop into a confident, resilient, and well-adjusted companion.

All experiences are carefully managed to ensure your puppy remains successful. We expose puppies to positive and appropriately challenging situations that build confidence, emotional stability, and the ability to recover from new or mildly stressful experiences.

Your Puppy Will Learn

House & Crate Training

• Crate training and independent relaxation

• Potty training foundations and routine development

Resource Guarding Prevention

• Positive food and toy handling exercises

• Healthy sharing and trading behaviors

Bite Inhibition

• Appropriate play and mouthing habits

• Developing control over bite pressure

Foundational Obedience

• Sit

• Down

• Place

• Name recognition and engagement

• Introduction to loose leash walking

Handling & Grooming Skills

• Paw, ear, mouth, and body handling

• Being held and positioned comfortably

• Bathing, nail trims, brushing, and teeth care

• Veterinary and grooming preparation

Environmental Confidence

• Exposure to new sounds, surfaces, objects, and environments

• Building confidence around everyday experiences

Socialization

• Safe interactions with fully vaccinated, well-socialized adult dogs

• Positive exposure to people of different ages, appearances, and backgrounds

By the end of the program, your puppy will have a strong foundation of confidence, resilience, and life skills that will support their success for years to come.

Owners will receive daily video and photo updates and are expected to schedule weekly sessions check in sessions to work with us and their puppy, ensuring that when they go home progress is maintained.