Eagleridge's Training Program
Crate training, socialization skills, basic obedience, and manners are essential for all puppies. At Eagleridge Goldens, we gladly handle these tasks for you! Our Training Program employs positive reinforcement, consistency, and patience to ensure that your puppy excels. Our trainer is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer who specializes in ADA Service Dog Training and Emotional Support Animal Training. She is an AKC certified CGC Evaluator and a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers.
In addition to training, our 16-week-old puppies come home fully vaccinated for Distemper, Adenovirus, Parvo, and Parainfluenza—saving you time, veterinary visits, and added expenses. Our trained puppies are excellent candidates for service or therapy work. For optional AKC Star Puppy Title please see below.
At 8 weeks of age (after they are cleared by the Vet), puppies will be put through distraction, temperament, and focus testing. Those who score the highest will be selected for our Training Program. Beginning at 8 weeks of age until the age of 16 weeks, puppies will be trained each day. The following are things that your puppy will learn in our program:
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Intro to Crate training
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Impulse Control/Threshold Training
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Socialization
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Intro to leash walking
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Sit, down, stay (progressing distance, duration, and distractions each week), come, & place
During the 8 weeks of training, we strongly encourage new owners to come up once every 1-2 weeks to bond with their pup. In doing this, the puppy will be more likely to recognize you and follow your commands when you bring them home. If you are unable to come every 1-2 weeks, we recommend prioritizing the final month of training for visits. During this time, we will go through the training routine with you and allow time for you to practice.
Upon bringing the pup home, you will still need to work with the puppy 3 times a day, for no more than 15 minutes at a time, to establish yourself as the new pack leader. Remember to work on the 3 D's (duration, distance, and distractions). If you are unable to come weekly to bond and practice with your pup, the puppy may not listen to your commands right away. You WILL need to practice with them upon take home- patience is a virtue - they are still puppies and they need time to adjust to you at the end of the leash. If you feel you are struggling with this - remember you can always reach out to our Trainer for guidance here.
Every two weeks, we post videos on our YouTube Training Page, enabling you to track your pup's progress in the training program (be sure to subscribe to the channel!). These videos serve as a valuable reference if you ever need a refresher on your pup's training routine once they're home.
*The owner bears the exclusive responsibility for potty training a puppy. Accidents occur when the owner misses cues, and while many trainees are often potty trained upon returning home, success hinges on the level of supervision and attention provided. When a puppy can’t be supervised, it is advisable to keep them in their crate for safety.*
AKC Star Puppy Title
When you purchase a trainee from Eagleridge, you have the option for your puppy to earn the AKC Star Puppy Title before going home. This program is an additional $100 and requires a minimum of 6 onsite training sessions with your pup.
If you would like your puppy to be certified, please let us know by the time they reach 8 weeks old so we can schedule your sessions.
Need Additional Help?
If you need additional guidance once your puppy comes home, our trainer, Vicky, offers both in-home and virtual training sessions to help ease the transition. For more information about her services, click here.