Puppy Programs
What to Expect
Your puppy’s training begins the moment you bring him or her home, even if you don’t realize it. It is estimated that over 4 million pets are euthanized in this country alone, annually, primarily due to owners who got off to a bad start with their new pet and behavior problems followed. During the first 16 weeks of a puppy’s life is when they form the majority of their attitudes towards their environment, including people, other animals, environments and experiences. New puppy owners shape the behavior of their new canine companion, even if they’re not in a formal training program and are not aware of what they are teaching their puppy.
To assist in preventing possible future behavior problems and to get the new puppy started off on the right paw, we offer private training options for new owners; Puppy Consultation or a Puppy Starter Program.
Education on how to teach your puppy limits they can understand, confidence building, proper handling, the importance of proper socialization, effective communication, how to decrease behavior issues and to better understand their new puppy’s needs. Owners will have the opportunity to ask questions of a professional trainer regarding their puppy and receive guidance on possible causes and solutions to problems. The important topics of house breaking, play biting, toy selection, grooming, basic commands and much more are covered in some of our programs. (Young, well-mannered family members who can sit politely through the class are encouraged to participate so the whole family knows how to handle their new puppy.)
Puppy Consultation (Private- In Home)
Are you ready to get your relationship with your puppy started off right? We're here to support you! This is an opportunity to have a professional trainer with decades of experience meet with you and your puppy in your home to provide you with great information and guidance. We'll cover the topics of potty training, daily schedules, crate training, appropriate socialization, play biting, handling exercises and more!
One on one, in your home, covering the above topics.
Rate: $150, + KY Service Tax of 6% (includes one session; approximately 90 minutes in the NKY area - additional cost for travel if outside of Boone, Kenton, Campbell and Pendleton counties). Available to families with puppies in the 8-16 weeks age range.
Puppy Starter Program (Private- In Home)
Our Puppy Starter is a combination of our Puppy Consultation and three Private weekly sessions geared towards your and your puppy's foundation. This is a hands-on opportunity with you and the trainer to work through the early and often challenging weeks of bringing home your newest family member. In addition to all the topics covered in the Puppy Consultation, we'll help you begin building lines of communication your puppy can understand, introduce marker based training to shape basic commands each week of sit, down, come, leash walking through positive reinforcement. We'll discuss the importance of play and how your puppy learns through their experiences with games to practice. Ongoing discussions of socialization opportunities will be covered to support the development of your puppy as well as troubleshooting challenges you're encountering.
One on one, in your home, covering the above topics.
Rate: $500, + KY Service Tax of 6% (includes 4 in-home sessions; begins with the Puppy Consultation of approximately 90 minutes and three 45 minute Private sessions geared toward your puppy. Available in the NKY area - additional cost for travel if outside of Boone, Kenton, Campbell and Pendleton counties) Sessions must be used within 6 weeks of beginning the program.
Puppy Day Camp
Our Puppy Day Camp is a day-boarding puppy program. This allows your puppy to come into the pet resort for us to begin some basic introduction to marker training and shaping behaviors like sit/off/come/some tricks/handling exercises, play & learn activities via age appropriate games, etc. During this developmental age period (anytime between 10-15 weeks old) we use only shaping methods of luring and marking behaviors with treats and this provides additional socialization opportunities for your puppy but no accountability this early. Drop off anytime between 630-9AM & pickup between 4-6PM.
There are no set requirements on the number of visits for this program. This is a great option for those in need of support during the work day.
One on one for your puppy with a trainer, in the pet resort setting, covering the above topics. Multiple potty breaks throughout the day to help reinforce the house training foundation you've already started.
Rate: $85, + KY Service Tax of 6% per drop off visit, including $35 for the discounted day boarding paid to Erlanger Pet Resort and $50 for the puppy training session, paid to NKYK9. Available Monday- Friday by appointment. Must be current on the vaccines recommended by your vet based on the age of your puppy.