PUPPY FOUNDATIONS
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Socialization, Training & Problem Prevention - 8-17 Weeks
Puppies are in their peak socialization period from approximately 3-17 weeks of age. This is a critical developmental period for our puppies, as they are learning, experiencing and processing the new world around them at a time when they are developing, forming habits & associations that may last a lifetime!
Other Dogs/Pets, Children, Objects, Places, Sights, Sounds, Etc… Anything the Puppy May Experience Later In Life, Importance of Exposure
We Emphasize!– Quality over Quantity… In Order for Socialization to Be Beneficial it Must Be A Good Experience For Your Puppy, Rather Than Simply Overwhelming
Housebreaking, Crate Training, Impulse Control, Beginning Basic Manners, Clicker Training Available! Incorporate Training Into Play With Your Puppy!
As our Puppies Develop & Age, It Is Not Uncommon To See New or Unwanted Habits Form, As This Is the Normal Developmental Process. Because We Have The Opportunity To Prevent The Likelihood Of Problem Behaviors developing during this period, Part Of Our Puppy Foundation Course Is Incorporating These Important Exercises
Resource Guarding Prevention
Handling Exercises & Frustration Tolerance
Separation Anxiety Prevention
Explanation Of Normalizing…. Pup Being Alone/Confined Throughout Daily Life for Short to Extended Periods of Time on Daily Basis
Bite Inhibition
Teaching Pup To Use Mouth Softly, Appropriate Play
