Puppy Stay and Train (2 extra weeks) $1000

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Week 1: Foundational Conditioning

During the first 7 days, the breeder focuses on building positive associations and introducing basic concepts in a low-distraction environment.

·       Crate Training: The puppy transitions from sleeping with littermates to sleeping in a properly sized crate alone. The breeder feeds all meals inside the open crate and rewards the puppy for entering voluntarily. Cry-it-out methods are avoided; instead, they build up to 30-minute quiet intervals during the day.

·       Housebreaking: The breeder establishes a strict, clockwork schedule (taking the puppy out immediately after waking, eating, or heavy play). They use a specific cue word (like "go potty") and reward heavily with high-value treats within 3 seconds of elimination.

·       Leash Walking: The puppy is introduced to a flat collar or harness and a light leash inside the house. The breeder lets the puppy drag the leash around under supervision to get used to the weight, rewarding them for walking toward a human while wearing it.

Week 2: Proofing & Distraction Training

The second week is about building duration, moving locations, and preparing the puppy to handle the transition to your home.

·       Crate Training: The puppy graduates to overnight crating in a separate room from the remaining dogs. They practice staying quietly in the crate for 1 to 2 hours during peak daytime activity hours to build independence.

·       Housebreaking: The breeder begins expanding the puppy’s "clean zone" beyond just the crate to larger rooms in the house. They document the puppy's exact elimination schedule (e.g., "pees 15 minutes after drinking, poops 30 minutes after breakfast") so you can replicate it perfectly on day one.

·       Leash Walking: Training moves outdoors to the driveway, yard, or a safe sidewalk. The breeder teaches the puppy to follow a food lure at their side, practicing a simple "let's go" cue and rewarding the puppy for making eye contact instead of pulling.

Expected Hand-Off Milestones

By the end of day 14, a 10-week-old puppy will not be perfectly trained, but they should meet these realistic milestones:

·       Crate: Sleeps through the night (with perhaps one middle-of-the-night potty break) and enters the crate willingly for treats.

·       Housebreaking: Understands that the designated outdoor spot means "business," though accidents will still happen if you miss their schedule.

·       Leash: Walks a few paces on a loose leash in low-distraction areas without panicking or fighting the collar.