Puppy Training
We love doing basic puppy training! After staying with us for training, your puppy will still need additional and consistent ongoing training - as you will too! We only do puppy training - we do not train adult dogs or behaviorial issues.
NOTE: WE ARE OFTEN SURPRISED BY PEOPLE'S HIGH EXPECTATIONS OF PUPPIES. WE GET THE PUPPY AS FAR ALONG AS WE CAN, BUT THE PUPPY IS STILL A PUPPY AND WILL NEED CONTINUED TRAINING. THE PUPPY WILL MOST LIKELY STILL HAVE ACCIDENTS AFTER TRAINING. THE PUPPY MIGHT EVEN CRY THE FIRST WEEK OR TWO - THEY DON'T KNOW YOU OR YOUR HOME OR YOUR KIDS OR YOUR YARD. THEY ARE BABIES. THE FIRST YEAR OF THEIR LIFE, THEY ARE STILL BABIES. IF YOU HAVE NEVER OWNED A PUPPY BEFORE, PLEASE READ SOME BOOKS, AND/OR WATCH SOME VIDEOS. STARTER TRAINING DOES NOT MAKE A PERFECT PUPPY!
For the puppies in training, we work on basic commands, basic leash walking, socialization, and crate/potty training. We get your puppy as far along as we can, but we do not make any promises as each puppy is individual and will grow and learn at their own rate. We only practice positive based training philosophy (treats and rewards, no punishments). If you live in an urban area, especially NYC, your puppy will still need noise desensitization ('treat' your pup when loud noise happens). We will play music for the puppies, and take them to stores and out and about in a safe manner, but we cannot replicate the echoing of fire trucks and jack hammers amongst tall buildings. We will also take your puppy to the vet for boosters shots needed while in our care, but we will need reimbursement (exact amount) --- same for the purchase of a crate. We will buy the collar, leash, harness (if needed). We provide the food and toys while they are staying with us unless yours is on a special diet and supplements or medications.
We only train puppies! For any results, we have a one month minimum (we are slightly flexible as long as your expectations are in line) which helps them grow up a bit while we are trying to get them to learn to hold it and also get them outside to "do business" every couple of hours. We give them playtime with puppies that are of similar size, age, and temperment - and with safe adult dogs.
All the puppies that we have done this for so far have come back with rave reviews on how we have started them. Some stay for one month and many have stayed for several months. We do suggest that 6 months is a maximum as adjusting after this age to a new home can be a struggle for a pup.
The rate for this puppy training and board program is $70/day, plus reimbursement for vet visits and crate (if applicable). This includes boarding (food and crate train), bathing, trips to vet if needed, some socialization events, leash training, basic command training. Most people do about a month...
Things we work on:
~ Basic commands such as sit, down, shake, stay
~ Crate and potty training
~ Basic leash walking (usually puppy will need additional work around noises, grates, and staying on one side in a busy walkway)
~ Housetraining (will stay IN our homes and be crated or penned when we can't watch them closely, but they will be taught "no" to curtains and chewing on chair legs, etc. - we practice positive based via treats and "good puppy" verbals and petting)
~ Bathing/grooming pleasant experiences
Yes - we will send updates!
Additional benefits:
~ our vets sometimes give us discounts, so we can pass these savings along to you if your puppy is due for boosters while with us - and if with us past 4 or 5 months old, we might be able to arrange low cost spay/neuter
~ ongoing support and tips
~ an engaged RVD community - with a set of RVD owners that are passionate and love to share and help new owners
~ we can try to arrange delivery if other puppies are going or if any of us are traveling to your area
Again, your puppy will need additional work, as puppies are puppies and need time to develop, grow, and learn.
We have many happy references to provide!
rivervalleydoodles@gmail.com
NOTE: WE ARE OFTEN SURPRISED BY PEOPLE'S HIGH EXPECTATIONS OF PUPPIES. WE GET THE PUPPY AS FAR ALONG AS WE CAN, BUT THE PUPPY IS STILL A PUPPY AND WILL NEED CONTINUED TRAINING. THE PUPPY WILL MOST LIKELY STILL HAVE ACCIDENTS AFTER TRAINING. THE PUPPY MIGHT EVEN CRY THE FIRST WEEK OR TWO - THEY DON'T KNOW YOU OR YOUR HOME OR YOUR KIDS OR YOUR YARD. THEY ARE BABIES. THE FIRST YEAR OF THEIR LIFE, THEY ARE STILL BABIES. IF YOU HAVE NEVER OWNED A PUPPY BEFORE, PLEASE READ SOME BOOKS, AND/OR WATCH SOME VIDEOS. STARTER TRAINING DOES NOT MAKE A PERFECT PUPPY!
For the puppies in training, we work on basic commands, basic leash walking, socialization, and crate/potty training. We get your puppy as far along as we can, but we do not make any promises as each puppy is individual and will grow and learn at their own rate. We only practice positive based training philosophy (treats and rewards, no punishments). If you live in an urban area, especially NYC, your puppy will still need noise desensitization ('treat' your pup when loud noise happens). We will play music for the puppies, and take them to stores and out and about in a safe manner, but we cannot replicate the echoing of fire trucks and jack hammers amongst tall buildings. We will also take your puppy to the vet for boosters shots needed while in our care, but we will need reimbursement (exact amount) --- same for the purchase of a crate. We will buy the collar, leash, harness (if needed). We provide the food and toys while they are staying with us unless yours is on a special diet and supplements or medications.
We only train puppies! For any results, we have a one month minimum (we are slightly flexible as long as your expectations are in line) which helps them grow up a bit while we are trying to get them to learn to hold it and also get them outside to "do business" every couple of hours. We give them playtime with puppies that are of similar size, age, and temperment - and with safe adult dogs.
All the puppies that we have done this for so far have come back with rave reviews on how we have started them. Some stay for one month and many have stayed for several months. We do suggest that 6 months is a maximum as adjusting after this age to a new home can be a struggle for a pup.
The rate for this puppy training and board program is $70/day, plus reimbursement for vet visits and crate (if applicable). This includes boarding (food and crate train), bathing, trips to vet if needed, some socialization events, leash training, basic command training. Most people do about a month...
Things we work on:
~ Basic commands such as sit, down, shake, stay
~ Crate and potty training
~ Basic leash walking (usually puppy will need additional work around noises, grates, and staying on one side in a busy walkway)
~ Housetraining (will stay IN our homes and be crated or penned when we can't watch them closely, but they will be taught "no" to curtains and chewing on chair legs, etc. - we practice positive based via treats and "good puppy" verbals and petting)
~ Bathing/grooming pleasant experiences
Yes - we will send updates!
Additional benefits:
~ our vets sometimes give us discounts, so we can pass these savings along to you if your puppy is due for boosters while with us - and if with us past 4 or 5 months old, we might be able to arrange low cost spay/neuter
~ ongoing support and tips
~ an engaged RVD community - with a set of RVD owners that are passionate and love to share and help new owners
~ we can try to arrange delivery if other puppies are going or if any of us are traveling to your area
Again, your puppy will need additional work, as puppies are puppies and need time to develop, grow, and learn.
We have many happy references to provide!
rivervalleydoodles@gmail.com
Puppies in training going on car ride to get used to movement and enjoy it
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Puppy in training walking on a leash in a busy kid neighborhood
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Puppies in training, first day on a leash
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Puppies in training, couple of weeks
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Teaching brothers to walk together nicely
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Enjoyable bath experience; nicely introduce hair dryer
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just a cute puppy in a bucket
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Grooming time play
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Being good on a car ride
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Socializing with "safe" adult dogs and learning kiddie pool water time
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Ok, so only 1 pup in this actually jumped the bar, but puppy socialization time!
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Getting used to being carried in a bag
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We start in crates together, and then separate with door on
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First time with a leash and halter on
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I sit !
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Lots of treats at the vet visit for shots - carried in bag to keep away from any germs there
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Puppies in training - socialization at store
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Puppy in training - socialization at store
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First time on a leash
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Enjoyed goofing off during leash time
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Learning shake paw on leash for treats/rewards/positive based training
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I sit and stay! (3 months training)
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Enjoyable car ride experience to build on a good foundation
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Leash harness and sweater training for a little guy that was going to NYC in winter
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Busy street socialization
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Safe introduction at store
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I sit for treats!
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Down
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Sit and intro to leash
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SIT