Highlights
- 12-16 Weeks of Age: Developing a schedule that fosters predictability and comfort for young puppies.
- 250 Hours of Training: Reinforcing good habits with rewards and affection to boost engagement.
- Socialization and Focus Training: Teaching puppies to focus amid distractions, a critical skill as they grow.
- Professional Trainers: Each puppy is guided by experienced trainers to ensure consistency and success.
Discover how our Canine College program, aimed at puppies between 12 and 16 weeks of age, establishes essential house-training habits.
The Importance of House Training in Canine College
At Recherche Kennels, we understand that house training is more than just preventing accidents; it’s about building a lifelong foundation of trust, consistency, and understanding. Our Level 2 training program, known as Canine College, begins at 12 weeks of age and focuses on solidifying critical habits in a positive and structured environment. By the end of this puppy pre-training program, puppies leave with established routines that make their transition into family life seamless.
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1. Structured Routine and Consistent Cues
One of the core components of Canine College is establishing a reliable routine. Puppies in the program learn:
- Bathroom Break Schedules: Regular outdoor breaks are timed for when puppies are most likely to need them. This predictable schedule encourages faster learning as they begin to associate certain times of day with going outside.
- Understanding Cues: Using simple phrases like “potty time” or “let’s go outside,” our trainers introduce consistent verbal cues that puppies quickly learn to recognize.
Through this approach, puppies not only understand when and where they should go, but they also begin to anticipate and respond to routine.
2. Positive Reinforcement: Rewarding Desired Behavior
Positive reinforcement is at the heart of our training. In Canine College, every successful outdoor bathroom break or well-executed command is met with praise and a small treat. This immediate reinforcement:
- Boosts Engagement: Puppies quickly learn that good behavior leads to rewards, making them eager to follow commands.
- Strengthens the Bond with Trainers: Frequent positive interactions encourage trust and a strong bond between the puppy and the trainer, making learning a pleasurable experience for the puppy.
Our trainers maintain a careful balance, using rewards that are effective yet healthy, ensuring that each session is productive without overstimulating the puppies.
3. Developing Focus in a Social Setting
Beyond just house training, Canine College teaches puppies how to focus even when surrounded by distractions. This is a critical skill that helps them:
- Handle Social Situations: By gradually introducing other puppies and new environments, our program gently pushes puppies to adjust and respond to commands even in bustling surroundings.
- Improve Attention Span: Structured play sessions intermixed with commands help puppies practice focusing on their trainer’s instructions despite distractions.
This focus training aids in smoother socialization, helping puppies become well-adjusted to both family life and public spaces.
4. Guided by Professional Trainers
At Recherche Kennels, each puppy is trained by experienced professionals who bring years of expertise in dog behavior and training. Our trainers monitor each puppy’s progress, adapting the curriculum as needed to ensure success. This individualized attention makes a noticeable difference, especially for puppies with varying temperaments and learning paces.
With this professional guidance, puppies graduate from Canine College not only with excellent house-training skills but also with a foundation of discipline, focus, and confidence.
The Next Steps for Your Puppy
Upon completing Canine College, your puppy will have a strong foundation in house training, socialization, and basic obedience. This sets the stage for Level 3 training, where they continue to build on these essential habits.
Interested in learning more about how our Canine College program can prepare your puppy for a smooth transition into family life? Learn more about our training programs here.
By choosing Recherche Kennels, you’re investing in a puppy trained with care, consistency, and a commitment to their well-being and success in your home.
