4-WEEK BEGINNER
PUPPY PRESCHOOL
SAY 'GOODBYE' TO THE SLEEPLESS NIGHTS!
It's common knowledge that the first few weeks of puppy ownership aren't for the faint of heart!
Located in Charleston, South Carolina, our Level 1 Puppy Preschool Program covers everything your puppy should learn in it's first few weeks. Our main focus is to eliminate the worst of your puppy's potty and crate training.
Below you find a synopsis of each thing included with our Level 1 Puppy Preschool Program and what you can expect.
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INVESTMENT:
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$6,500
FOR 4 WEEKS
** cost added on to cost of puppy**
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ADDITIONAL-
$1,600/WEEK
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First, make sure you've filled out an application for one of our puppies. Learn about pricing and availability here.
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Once you've been matched with your puppy, we'll answer any questions and assign a JLDD trainer based on availability if you've enrolled in Puppy Preschool.
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Training is added to the cost of your puppy. The full balance for both your puppy and training is due when your puppy turns 7 weeks old. Additional training can be added at the listed rates.
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Your puppy completes Puppy Culture before beginning four weeks of Puppy Preschool at 8 weeks of age, living with a JLDD trainer full-time until graduation at approximately 12 weeks old.
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Before your puppy comes home, you'll meet with our head trainer on Zoom and receive personalized guidance from your puppy's trainer, including your puppy's routine, personality, and tips for a smooth transition. Because your puppy is still young, expect an adjustment period during the first few weeks at home.
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Training is an ongoing process, and we recommend continuing to practice and reinforce skills through 1–2 years of age. If your puppy needs additional time to meet our graduation standards, we'll continue training at no extra charge until they're ready.
INCLUDED:
CRITERIA/GOALS:
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Sleeping through the night in their crate for a minimum of 6 hours
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Potty Training schedule established, generally 4 or less accidents per week
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Comfortable with leash and harness
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Comfortable with handling and grooming
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Comfortable on car rides
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POTTY AND CRATE TRAINING
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Basic potty training - Puppy will have an established potty schedule and will have 4 or less accidents their final week of preschool.
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OBEDIENCE & HOUSE MANNERS
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Stair training
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Know "off" command - lessens jumping of furniture
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Recognized a "positive interrupter" to disengage the puppy from undesirable behaviors.
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Leash walking - Puppy will calmly allow leash and harness to be put on.
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Cues (the following cues will be introduce and performed in a low distraction environment)
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Sit- Puppy understands hand signal and verbal cue.
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Down- Puppy understands hand signal (1 inch from floor) and is learning verbal cue. Lure may be used
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Name- Puppy knows and responds to his name.
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Positive Interrupter- Puppy responds quickly to sound and redirection.
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Heel- Puppy understands lure to left side and walking with a person, but will still need work on this skill.
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Kennel- Puppy walks into his kennel on cue without physical aid. Can still lure with a treat if needed.
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Leave it- Puppy is starting to understand to move away from food or object.
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Come- Puppy responds quickly and happily when asked to come from 3 ft away.
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Drop it- Puppy is comfortable with food or items being taken away
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SOCIALIZAION
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Guidance through puppy's "fear period" - puppy will not make negative associations with potential fear factors
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Started on 80-point socialization checklist
HEALTHCARE & GROOMING
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Regular baths & nail trims
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Regular fur trims around the puppy's face, feet, and fanny
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Up-to-date on vaccines - (records to transfer to owner at time of puppy's arrival)​​
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GO HOME ITEMS:
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Health records
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Health guarantee and contract
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Harness & leash
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'Snuggle Puppy' to assist with transition
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NOTE: Puppy will have an adjustment period when it must learn it's new environment & people. This may take a few days up to a few weeks.
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If you are interested in adding this package to your puppy, please place a deposit ASAP to reserve a trainer
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Payment for this training package is due at the time matchmaking at your puppy's 7 week birthday
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Puppies must remain with us for the full four weeks. additional days may be added for $80 Per extra day. This will continue their daily training. to avoid this fee, please make plans to pick up your puppy by it's 12 week birthday.
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Deliveries may be accommodated for an additional mileage-based fee, depending on availability.
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