Hello Taylormade Puppy Families! 🐶

We base our foundational puppy training on the renowned Baxter and Bella online training program. Here is an overview of what your puppy has been working on before coming home to you!

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1. Socialization

Daily Goal: 1–2 new activities every single day.
Critical Window: Crucial during the first 12 weeks of life.
Positive Exposure: Introductions to new animals, people, sounds, car rides, and places.
Body Handling: Gentle touching of paws, ears, and belly to socialize handling.

2. Potty Training

Schedule: Out every 2–3 hours throughout the day, before bed, and first thing in the morning.
Overnight Holds: Rewarded with treats for keeping a clean sleeping space.
Positive Rewards: Rewarded immediately for going in designated potty areas.
Redirects: Accidents corrected gently with a hand clap and immediate redirection.

💡 Note: Your puppy will need to learn the designated potty spots in their new environment. Expect a brief learning curve during transition!

3. Crate Training

Routine: Sleeps in a crate overnight and during designated nap times throughout the day.
Positive Association: Always rewarded with treats for entering the crate willingly.
Quiet Rewards: Only released when calm, quiet, and peaceful—never while barking or fussing!

4. Marker Training

The "YES" Marker: Used to mark exact moments of desired behaviors (Sit, Stay, Place, Lay).
The Release Word: Saying "OK" signals the puppy is released from their position.

5. Basic Manners

Sit to be Greeted: Practiced every single time the puppy meets someone new.
Eye-Level Praise: Trainers drop to puppy level and reward them for sitting nicely.
Patience First: Petting and attention are held until all four paws are sitting on the ground.