McDoodles Boot Camp - Twelve Week Program

Price $8,340.00 (Includes all age appropriate vaccines. Our Boot Camp specialists are also pros at spay and neuter recovery because they have cared for hundreds of puppies during this process over the past several years! We are happy to have your puppy spayed or neutered with our Vet. You are responsible for actual costs of the surgery.)

Program Goal

Program Description

Our twelve week Boot Camp program includes everything in the ten week program, and your puppy comes home spay/neutered and fully vaccinated. In addition, your puppy will have had two more weeks of skills reinforcement.

Potty Training Mastered:

Puppies enrolled in the twelve week program will be in the mastering phase of the potty training process. They have a very good understanding of manners and what is expected of them. They will require attention to continue the potty training in your home. You will be reinforcing all the manners, boundaries, commands and rules we have been working on with them daily but they are more trustworthy and going out a lot less than weeks prior. Please keep in mind that it is not possible for a puppy to be 100% reliably house-trained until the puppy has matured which is usually between the ages of six to eight months. By following the schedule we send home, with our 12-week program, you can expect very few if any accidents once the initial transition period of three to five days has passed. There is a bonding and trust phase the puppies go through. You accomplish this by spending time with your puppy, doing commands, walking them, taking them with you, playing with them, etc. Once the bond is established, the puppy will do anything for you.

Commands mastered:

Puppies in our 12 week program know their sit, down, stay, shake, roll over and coming to their name commands. Their stay is much longer and focus is longer now so we are putting distance in our sit stay and requiring more time before releasing with the "okay" command. They are sitting at the door waiting for "okay" to come in before you. They know to sit for the leash, before you put their food down, before you open the crate, etc. They rarely chew on anything that doesn't belong to them but can sometimes forget so you'll still be supervising.

Canine Good Citizen:

In the 12 week Boot Camp program, the puppies have learned everything needed to pass their Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Therapy Dog exam at a year old. Your responsibility is to continue training for the entire first year. Reinforcing everything that we have taught, practicing commands, sit/stays, leash walking, socializing, continued education with a certified trainer is key for the first year to reach this goal.

The Puppy's Developmental Stage

FLIGHT INSTINCT PERIOD (4 - 8 MONTHS)

"FLY LIKE AN EAGLE, INTO THE WIND"

Your cute little puppy has been following you around for weeks now. He has been aware of where you are and would stay pretty close. During this period that same cute little puppy will decide that he is ready to go solo and take off running quicker than lightning. During this time, teaching the puppy that he must stay close by or come when called is critical. The failure to do this will result in a dog that will not be reliable to come or to stay close by as an adult and very well could lead the dog into a life or death situation.

WHAT IS GOING ON:

• The puppy will become more independent.
• A puppy who will previously never go very far will venture off.
• The puppy will ignore commands to stay close or come.
• How the puppy's refusal to come or stay is handled will affect future reliability off leash.
• The puppy will be clever in attempts to run around loose.

How Boot Camp Helps:

• The puppy is on leash 100% of the time he is not in a confined area.
• The puppy is never allowed loose in an unconfined area (Yes, this is redundant, but important to reiterate!)
• Being off leash in a confined area is a privilege the puppy must earn.
• Continue to reward the puppy for making good choices, so he will continue to respect boundaries and follow commands.
• Make coming when called a very positive experience.

Program Details

• Your puppy will receive around the clock, 24 hours / 7 days a week, care while in our Boot Camp program.
• At 8 weeks old when your puppy goes to boot camp, he/she will receive its first months heartworm preventative and flea control. We will document this date on your puppy's shot record.
• Your puppies 12 week heartworm preventative and flea control will be given. Documented on your shot record.
• At 11 weeks your puppy will receive age appropriate vaccinations and fecal test. Documented on your shot record.
• At 14 weeks your puppy will receive age appropriate vaccinations and fecal test. Documented on your shot record.
• Your puppy will receive the 16 week heartworm preventative and flea control. Documented on your shot record.
• Your puppy will be spayed/neutered at 16 weeks old with a full blood work, cbc, done prior to surgery.
• Our trainers are professional at this and have managed hundreds of puppies after their spay/neuter surgery. If this is something you don't want to deal with, they are happy to.
• Your puppy will be fully vaccinated with all age appropriate vaccinations given on time and documented for your Veterinarian.
• Your puppy will live in the home of your assigned trainer.
• Your puppy will be past the initial adjustment period of being away from the litter.
• Your puppy will be on a schedule of eating, drinking, and going potty to make house training much easier. You will receive a copy of this schedule before your puppy comes home.
• Your puppy will be introduced to bell training and taught to ring their poochie bells to alert you they need to go out to potty.
• Your Puppy will be crate trained. Meaning in most cases, your puppy can hold his/her potty and remain quiet overnight and for a few hours during the day.
• Your puppy will know these key teaching words "GOOD", "OFF", "OKAY" "ATT ATT" and "LEAVE IT" to aid in communication.
• Problems such as jumping up, mouthing (puppy nipping), chewing and off will be worked on and usually pretty well under control at the end of the two weeks.
• Your puppy will be familiar with taking treats and following commands.
• Your puppy will be used to wearing a collar and leash. Many new puppy owners don't realize how important this is in the training process, and how it does not come natural to a puppy. It must be taught before the puppy can progress in his/her training.
• Your puppy will be introduced to, and be comfortable with, the training obedience commands of knowing his name, "SIT," "DOWN," "STAY," "SHAKE," "ROLL OVER," and "COME". Much longer stays and more proficient following of commands with this length of stay.
• Your puppy will walk into his crate willingly for a treat when you tell him to "go to bed."
• Your puppy will be asked to sit and wait before exiting his crate. We are working on his ability to wait for a longer duration, while the door is open.
• Your puppy will be asked to sit and wait while we prepare his food and set his bowls on the floor. We are developing his ability to wait for longer periods of time.
• Your puppy will be asked to sit and wait while we attach his leash. We sometimes intentionally take a longer period of time so that his patience grows.
• Your puppy will sit and wait at doorways, when asked, so that he will not rush through, before you.
• Your puppy will be transitioned from their litter to living with family.
• Your puppy will be conditioned to be patient for basic grooming and maintenance. We give weekly baths, at least twice a week brushing, ear cleaning, nail trimming and teeth brushing.
• Your puppy will receive socialization throughout the day with children and other household pets.
• In the 4, 6, 8 and 10 week programs your puppy will be taught to swim, weather permitting.
• Your puppy will be introduced to and socialized with cats.

Communicating with your Trainer

• The day your puppy goes to boot camp, you will receive "I made it to boot camp" pictures.
• 1st week you will receive pictures and a progress report from your trainer.
• 2nd week you will receive a video and a progress report from your trainer.
• 3rd week you will receive pictures of your puppy and a progress report.
• 4th week - you will receive a video and progress report.
• 5th week - you will receive pictures and a progress report.
• 6th week - you will receive a video and progress report.
• 7th week - you will receive pictures and a progress report.
• 8th week - you will receive a video and progress report.
• 9th week - you will receive pictures and a progress report.
• 10th week - you will receive a video and a progress report.
• 11th week - you will receive pictures and a progress report.
• 12th week - Before your puppy comes home, you will receive a video of your trainer and puppy showing off all of the commands learned in boot camp, riding in a car, walking on leash, socializing, etc. This video is something you can refer back to for training tips all throughout.
• Unlimited access to your trainer for any questions that you may have.
• Your Boot Camp Graduation puppy bag. It includes the famous Moss Creek Goldendoodle canvas bag, extra toys, one week supply of Purina Pro Plan Puppy Shredded Blend Chicken and Rice Puppy Food, a blanket that smells like your puppy's Mom, Poop bag container with bags, a sample of NuVet Vitamins, etc.