Early Foundations for Confident, Clean, and Well-Mannered Puppies

Our Smart Puppy Program is designed to give every puppy the very best start in life. From birth through 6 weeks, we introduce age-appropriate learning, enrichment, and early potty-door training to build confident, clean, and well-adjusted puppies ready for their new families.

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🍼 Week 1: Comfort, Routine & Early Stimulation

• Puppies stay warm, safe, and close to mom.
• Begin Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS) to support brain development.
• Gentle human handling daily to build trust.
• Establish steady feeding and sleep routines.

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👂 Week 2: Sensory Awakening

• Eyes and ears begin to open — introduction to soft sounds and gentle touch.
• Short periods of human interaction to build familiarity.
• We have soft lighting throughout the night so they always feel safe
• Clean bedding routine begins to separate sleep from potty areas.

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🐾 Week 3: First Steps & Early Potty Door Introduction

• Puppies begin walking and exploring their environment.
• Introduction to a small potty area within their 48” x 48” Whelping box
• Begin additional feeding for pups with Puppy Mush to get them stronger and happy tummies.
• Soft toys, tunnels, and enrichment mats added for confidence building.
• Begin socialization with gentle household sounds:
  • TV
  • Vacuum at a distance
  • Kids voices
  • Normal daily activity

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🏡 Week 4: Structured Learning

• Expanded play area for coordination and bravery.
• Begin crate introduction (door open) so puppies see it as a safe space.
• Supervised interaction with age-appropriate toys and textures.
• Puppies start learning simple routines:
  • “Come, puppies!”
  • Group feeding manners
  • Gentle handling for grooming

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🚪 Week 5: Potty Door Training With Curiosity and Beginning Confidence

• Potty door training becomes something the babies are learning from their Momma
• Puppies learn to move in and out of the door without hesitation.
• Outdoor potty area is reinforced as the primary bathroom spot.
• Exposure to new sounds, surfaces, and safe outdoor experiences.
• Puppies begin crate nap rotations to prepare for their new homes.

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🌟 Week 6: Smart Puppy Program Success!!

By 6 weeks, puppies have a strong foundation and are eager learners!

• Confident going through the doggy potty door on their own.
• Majority of pottying happening outside, with fewer accidents.
• Puppies respond to simple positive-tone commands:
  • “Let’s go outside!”
  • “Good potty!”
• Socialized to different people, play structures, and textures.
• Comfortable with baths, nail trims, brushing, and gentle handling.
• Excellent exposure to:
  • Kids
  • Normal home noises
  • Safe outdoor play
• Early charting of personalities and temperaments

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🎓 Smart Puppy Program Goals

By the time your puppy goes home, they will have:

• A head start on potty training
• Confidence using a doggy door
• Healthy early socialization
• Early crate and routine exposure
• Regular grooming handling
• Strong curiosity, confidence, and trust in people

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This four-week, immersive Board & Train program is designed for families with limited time who desire a puppy that comes home with true mastery of commands, flawless leash manners, and complete house training consistency.

• 4 Weeks of Dedicated House Training: Your puppy lives with the trainer for four weeks, establishing reliable indoor manners and routine.
• Basic Command Mastery: Achieving reliable responses to core commands: Down, Sit, and Stay.
• Leash & Crate Proficiency: Mastering loose-leash walking without pulling and achieving ultimate comfort and quiet in the crate.
• Overnight Potty Training: Reliable control and consistent schedule through the night.
• Plus ALL skills included in the Foundation Builder Program for ultimate socialization.

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This entry-level program focuses on mitigating the four biggest challenges new owners face: nighttime crying, accidents, biting, and jumping. Your puppy will start its journey home with the essential skills for a peaceful transition.

• Crate Comfort: Able to nap and sleep in the crate without excessive crying; goes into the crate calmly with a routine.

• Potty Training Progress: Starting to understand going potty outside; fewer accidents with a consistent schedule.

• No Jumping: Learning to keep four paws on the ground; responds to calm greetings.

• No Nipping / Biting: Redirecting to toys; learning gentle mouth behavior.

• Reduced Barking: Beginning to understand quiet behavior; responds to verbal cues and redirection.

• Social Play Skills: Playing appropriately with other puppies and people; learning boundaries, sharing, and polite interactions.

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