Puppy Training Programs
At FPG we offer extended training programs. After 8 weeks old, you have the option of enrolling your puppy in a training program. Your puppy will work on training points while continuing to be part of our family and lifestyle.
Our training programs are only available depending on the time of the year and our schedules
Puppy Bachelor's Degree
Until 10 weeks of age | $800
Additional 2 weeks to learn all about life without littermates! This includes a well-rounded introduction to obedience, manners, potty training, and socialization.
Commands:
Treat rewards offered for learning a new command, teaching a soft mouth
sit, down, and the introduction to the goal of "wait" when used in a food dish context.
Crate Training:
We begin crate training and work towards 2-3 hours crated in the day, and 6-8 sleeping through the night with little to no accidents and minimal barking. Puppies will need adjustment time in their new home and continued training in this area to be fully crate trained.
Introduction to potty training by being taken out to grass multiple times a day.
Socialization:
Continuation of our Puppy Culture and introduction to men, women, and children.
Introduction of baths, grooming, and nail clipping
Regularly riding in a car, taking walks, and everyday activities
Vacuums, TV, washer, and other household experiences.
Puppy Manners
An introduction to basic manners including working on no nipping, and jumping.
A comfortable presence of leash and collar pressure
Introduction to the leash manner of "sit" when the handler stops.
Your puppy will come home introduced to good manners and socialization.
Puppy Master's Degree
Until 12 weeks of age | $1400
An additional 4 weeks to learn consistent training and obedience habits. Your puppy will work on sleeping through the night and potty training. Your puppy will continue to learn everything mentioned in the Bachelor’s program including:
Commands:
Longer durations and quicker production of cues covered in the Puppy Bachelor's program.
Transition treat rewards to praise with occasional treats. This teaches good behaviors don't always mean treats.
Crate and Potty Training:
In the Master's program, your puppy will get an advanced training of:
Crate training and pottying outside
Sleep train including structured naps during the day
Puppies will need adjustment in their new home and continued training in this area to create good habits.
Leash Training
Your puppy will learn to walk on a leash during daily walks.
We will work on no leash biting and continue introducing "sit" when we stop.
Socialization:
Continued introduction to baths, cars, activities, people of various ages, and household appliances.
Puppy Manners
Your puppy will work on allowing a handler and children to pet and socialize without jumping, barking or nipping.
These puppies will come home well-socialized with a solid introduction to obedience training and manners. This puppy will be ready for your love and continued training.
Then, what’s next?
After your puppy has completed either of our training programs, we will equip you with the resources to continue these good behaviors.
-A copy of your puppy's daily sleeping, eating, and playing schedule.
-A copy of everything your puppy has learned and discussion of how to implement it into your household.
-Communication, videos, and photos during your puppy's training as well as follow-up training advice as your puppy adjusts to your home.
Additional Information:
Prices include age appropriate vaccines, deworming, supplies, and food. It is recommended that you express interest early on in the process in order to secure a spot.
These are started puppies who have been introduced to these training points. Every puppy learns at a different rate and will perform differently than the next. They will need continued training in their new home to establish these habits in their home and into adulthood.