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Basic Puppy Course

Week one

Puppy in Red Cushion

The Basic Puppy Pack guides you through the first week with your puppy. This mini course focuses on setting a routine, potty and crate training, and overcoming the most common concern of puppy biting. 

What's in this course?

01

Communication and house rules

Establish a consistent routine, set clear boundaries, and train daily using positive reinforcement to build a well-behaved, happy companion.

03

Marker Word "YES"

Use the marker word 'YES' consistently with immediate food rewards to reinforce positive behaviors, build anticipation, and create a strong, positive connection during training and new experiences.

05

Crate Training

Prepare for successful crate training with a properly sized crate, a playpen, a consistent routine, and positive reinforcement to create a safe, comfortable environment that supports house training, independence, and stress-free travel.

07

Sit Command

Teach your puppy the 'Sit' command easily with consistent practice, positive reinforcement, and patience for a well-behaved companion.

02

Bonding

Help your puppy adjust to their new home by taking it slow: build trust with a playpen and crate, set a predictable routine, limit visitors, and supervise gradual house exploration to create a safe and positive environment.

04

Potty Training

Speed up potty training by encouraging outdoor potty breaks with consistent supervision, rewards, and routines, while using pee pads only in the playpen if necessary when you're away.

06

Puppy Teething

Manage puppy teething by ensuring they get 16-18 hours of rest, providing engaging play and training, using toys as bite buffers, and calmly teaching proper behavior to navigate this phase with patience.

I loved taking this one week course because I didn't have time for the full four week course yet (but now I plan to get that one too!). I learned so much about how to introduce my new puppy to so many things. My puppy is now an amazing socializer and so calm around other dogs and people!

Lauren Nelson

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