It’s time for Puppy Kindergarten
My name is Ruth . . .
I'm the daughter of Annie Carlson. I’ve been working on the farm with the puppies since I was a young girl. I'm 22 and I currently am in college, work part time as a preschool teacher, (I teach the morning classes.) and I am the Puppy Kindergarten trainer.
I am offering a week of Puppy Kindergarten that will jump start your pup’s journey to becoming a sociable, well-behaved dog.
I have been involved with Annie's Doodles my whole life. I've socialized puppies, birthed litters, run Puppy K, and maintained facilities.
Skip the Sleepless nights. Jumpstart Your Puppy's Training.
It is my goal that, by the end of the week, I will have set a firm foundation from which you and your pup can build. The transition from romping around with their brothers and sisters to being the only cutie around can sometimes be difficult and intimidating for your pup.
Puppy Kindergarten allows your pup to learn new and exciting behaviors while still enjoying the comfort and familiarity of the Carlson Farm. Our primary focus is to help your puppy gain better bladder control and to sleep in their crate 7 hrs at night by the end of the week.
The first week of crate training and potty training can be exhausting, let us do it for you!
Preliminary Crate Training
Giving your pup a positive first experience with their crate, so they learn to use it as a comfortable “safe place.” By the end of the week your puppy will be sleeping through the night in the crate and they will continue to do so if you follow the instructions that I will give you!
Setting a Schedule
Just like babies, pups do best when they have a set schedule. Naps, food, and play are the routine a puppy loves most. I will put your puppy on a set schedule that I will have written out for you at pick up.
Your puppy will not be potty trained, but will have a good foundation to work from.
Obedience Training
It is never too early to start teaching your pup the basics of good manners. I will teach them that what might have been good fun with their littermates (barking, biting, etc.) is no longer appropriate for their new families!
I train them with the Baxter & Bella online training program, along with Annie's Doodles training methods that we have used for years here at the farm.
The obedience course includes…
-
Clicker Commands
-
Contentment Training
-
Name Learning
-
Noise Exposure
-
Socialization
-
Walking on the Leash
What Can I Expect the Week Of Puppy K?
Sit Back & Relax
Your job is to prepare for your new puppy! Make sure that you have ordered their food, have a crate ready and don't forget the puppy toys! We will send you picture and video updates on the progress of your puppy throughout the week of puppy K. At puppy pickup, we will send you home with your puppy's written schedule and explain all of the training that we have established with your pup so that you can successfully take it from there!
How Much Does a Week of Puppy K cost?
Training Your Puppy
Bringing home a new puppy is the start of an exciting chapter for your family. Like all puppies, your doodle will be playful, curious, and still learning the basics—things like chewing, jumping, and the occasional accident are all normal parts of puppyhood. With consistency, patience, and the right guidance, those early weeks quickly turn into a well-trained, calm companion. We highly recommend the Baxter & Bella training program to help guide you through those first months and set your puppy up for success. Use code ANNIE to receive 25% off their program.
