Hugo...what a prince of a boy!! Hugo came to us from one of our partner breeders in Ohio whom we also bought a brand new stud for our program from. He is a GORGEOUS (and big!) blue merle standard goldendoodle and he's got the personality to boot! He's a big guy and should mature around 60lbs! Follow along every week to see where he's at with his training! This one won't last long!

He's currently enrolled in our 4-week preschool program! Here's what that means he's working on!

CRITERIA/GOALS:

• Sleeping through the night in their crate for a minimum of 6 hours

• Potty Training schedule established, generally 4 or less accidents per week

• Comfortable with leash and harness

• Comfortable with handling and grooming

• Comfortable on car rides

POTTY AND CRATE TRAINING

• Basic potty training - Puppy will have an established potty schedule and will have 4 or less accidents their final week of preschool.

• Basic crate training - Puppy will enter kennel on cue, sleep through the night a minimum of 6 hours in crate or relax during the day for up to 3 hours.

OBEDIENCE & HOUSE MANNERS

• Stair training

• Know "off" command - lessens jumping of furniture

• Recognized a "positive interrupter" to disengage the puppy from undesirable behaviors.

• Leash walking - Puppy will calmly allow leash and harness to be put on. 

• Cues (the following cues will be introduce and performed in a low distraction environment)
  Sit- Puppy understands hand signal and verbal cue.
  Down- Puppy understands hand signal (1 inch from floor) and is learning verbal cue. Lure may be used
  Name- Puppy knows and responds to his name.
  Positive Interrupter- Puppy responds quickly to sound and redirection.
  Heel- Puppy understands lure to left side and walking with a person, but will still need work on this skill.
  Kennel- Puppy walks into his kennel on cue without physical aid. Can still lure with a treat if needed.
  Leave it- Puppy is starting to understand to move away from food or object.
  Come- Puppy responds quickly and happily when asked to come from 3 ft away.
  Drop it- Puppy is comfortable with food or items being taken away

SOCIALIZAION

• Guidance through puppy's  "fear period" - puppy will not make negative associations with potential fear factors

• Started on 80-point socialization checklist

HEALTHCARE & GROOMING

• Regular baths & nail trims

• Regular fur trims around the puppy's face, feet, and fanny

• Up-to-date on vaccines - (records to transfer to owner at time of puppy's arrival)

GO HOME ITEMS:

• Health records

• Health guarantee and contract

• Harness & leash

• 'Snuggle Puppy' to assist with transition