TRAINING & FAQ’S
At Sanctuary Farmhouse Doodles, we place immense importance on training and socializing our dogs as fundamental aspects of their development. Effective training ensures that our dogs not only learn basic commands and behaviors but also fosters a strong bond between them and their human companions. Socialization is equally vital, allowing our dogs to interact positively with different people, environments, and other animals. This comprehensive approach helps us raise well-adjusted and confident dogs, ultimately enhancing their quality of life and promoting harmonious relationships with families. Our commitment to these practices underscores our dedication to producing happy, healthy, and well-behaved pets that thrive in their new homes.
Training Facility Partnership
We are incredibly excited and honored to partner with Sublime K9’s, a training program we trust wholeheartedly.
I have personally worked with Kayla the owner and lead trainer of Sublime K9’s, for many years. Kayla has trained several of my own dogs, and I also spent years working alongside her doing trick training. Her ability to connect with dogs is truly something special she has a natural gift that many would call a dog whisperer.
Kayla is our local K9 officer and brings years of hands-on, real-world experience to her training. Her passion for dogs runs deep, and her dedication and determination are unmatched. She leads with confidence, knowledge, and heart always putting the well-being and success of each dog first.
We are so thankful for Kayla and her partnership. Having Sublime K9’s as part of our extended Sanctuary Farmhouse Doodles family allows us to confidently support our puppies and families with trusted, experienced, and ethical training resources close to home.
Socialization is our top priority
with our puppy program!
We believe that a well socialized puppy is better equipped to handle the hustle and bustle of modern day life. The steps we take to properly socialize puppies helps to ensure a bright future for you and your new family member!
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In terms of young puppies, the primary socialization period is the first three months of life. During this time puppies should be exposed to as many new people, animals, stimuli, and environments as possible safely, and without causing overstimulation shown by excessive fear, withdrawal, and/or avoidance.
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Because these first three months are when sociability outweighs fear in puppies, it is the prime time for them to adapt to new people, animals, and experiences. Furthermore, incomplete or improper socialization during this window can lead to an increased risk of behavioral problems later in life including fear, avoidance, and/or aggression. Behavioral problems are the number one cause of owners relinquishing their dogs to shelters and the number one cause of death in dogs under three years old,
2 Week Puppy Pawsative Start: 8-10 weeks old (goes home at 10 weeks) $1000
In our two week puppy starter program we jump into socialization! We move at each puppy's own pace while we introduce 1-2 new things everyday. New surfaces, objects, locations, people, noises, fast-moving objects, challenges, and handling exercises all play a part in our socialization protocols. We also work on crate training, potty training outside, potty bells, relaxation, and manding/default behavior. Each puppy goes home with support, walking new families through the best way to maintain and build on what your puppy has learned so far.
4 Week Puppy Pawsative Plus: 8-12 weeks old (goes home at 12 weeks) $2000
Our four week program takes the foundation of the two week program, and continues building the socialization list to expose your puppy to as many new sights, sounds, and scenarios as possible in their first 12 weeks as possible, while moving at each puppy’s own comfort level. We also continue with a regular crate and potty schedule further creating reliable habits, while keeping the potty bells, relaxation, and manding/default behavior part of the puppy’s daily routine. During the additional two weeks, we begin teaching the puppies how to learn and communicate with us. Through play and rewards we teach puppies that paying attention to us humans always pays off, as does coming to us when we call, and even when we don't. In addition to attention and recall, we teach foundation obedience commands: sit, down, place, stay and leash walking at a puppy level. As with the two week program, support on how to maintain and build on what your puppy has learned is included.