Meet Scout!

Mr. Scout has filled the slot of “class clown” in his litter, and wears it with pride! He’s always bouncy and full of joy and light - but never in an overwhelming way. He’s just happy and he’ll let you (and the rest of the world) know it! He approaches most new situations with confidence and lightheartedness, but always will come back to ‘his’ person at the end of the day, which is actually his #1 priority.  We have choosen him to join our training program and we couldn't be more excited. Since he is so well rounded and adapatable we feel he would be great just about any famiy dynamic. Here is the current training program he is enrolled in and what we are looking for as far as accomplishing with him at the end of the 4 weeks. 

4 Weeks 

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)