Puppy Program

Bear Necessities’ year long puppy program was put together with the goal of starting you and your puppy off on the right foot/paw. This program includes extensive work with your puppy during their first year at home with the goal of developing confidence, clear communication, and consistency. Scroll to learn more about Bear Necessities’ puppy program.

*All clients are required to set up an initial consultation before booking lessons*

Curriculum

This program consists of four phases. The puppy must complete each phase to be able to move on to the next. Phases consist of training that takes place in week-long blocks, with a minimum of four weeks per phase. Additional weeks will be recommended for puppies who need more time to complete each phase. You will receive worksheets and an informational packet to help you along.

*Results are not guaranteed, and depend on the amount of work you commit to with your puppy

Phase 1: Homeschool

Phase 1 focuses on building a proper foundation for your puppy.

This phase is intended for 8-12 week old puppies.

Goals for Phase 1 include:

Creating a communication system

Working on potty training, crate training, and in-home manners

Laying foundations for basic obedience behaviors

Developing a relationship with your new puppy

Homeschool training consists of three 30 minute in-home trainings with me and your puppy, and one 30 minute in-home training with me, you, and your puppy per week.

Phase 2: Socialization Training

Phase 2 focuses on developing social skills and neutrality in a wide variety of situations, which is important for future stability in behavior.

This phase is intended for 12-16 week old puppies.

Goals for Phase 2 include:

Building on socialization from Phase 1

Continue working on potty training and crate training

Start working on out-of-the-home manners

Building on the foundations of basic obedience behaviors learned in Phase 1

**puppies ride in a crash tested Variocage in my car for their safety

Socialization training consists of three 1 hour training outings** to local pet-friendly locations with me and your puppy, and one 30 minute public training with me, you, and your puppy per week.

Phase 3: Private Lessons

Phase 3 focuses on working on specific problem areas that you and your puppy are still struggling with after Phases 1 and 2.

This phase is intended for 16-20 week old puppies.

Goals for Phase 3 may include:

Building on socialization from Phases 1 and 2

Continue working on potty training and crate training

Continue working on manners

Building on basic obedience commands

Play based training

Trick training

Fading the lure

Private lesson training consists of one hour long public or in-home lesson with me, you, and your puppy per week. Phase 3 lessons are more customizable than Phases 1 and 2. These lessons are meant to strengthen your ability to utilize all of the skills your puppy has learned throughout the first two phases, and to reduce need for food and toy lures for behavior. Additionally, we will go into some more advanced concepts as your puppy begins their journey into adolescence.

Phase 4 consists of continuing education for you and your puppy. One lesson every month for the next 9 months are included in your package. These lessons can be scheduled as needed to address anything you need or wish to work on with your puppy. Continuing education goals can be anything you want them to be. Example goals include: advanced recall work with a goal of off leash training in the future, trick training, play and bonding, etc.

Phase 4: Continuing Education

Pricing for this program depends on how much you want to pay up front:

100% Up Front *best deal*

  • $2,750 Total (save $225)

  • Additional weeks added to the program come at an additional cost

50% Up Front

  • $2,850 Total (save $125)

    • $1,425 Up Front

    • Phase 1

      • $105/week for 4 weeks (4x 30-minute lessons/week)

    • Phase 2

      • $180/week for 4 weeks (3x 60-minute lessons + 1x 30-minute lesson/week)

    • Phase 3

      • $71.25/week for 4 weeks (1x 60-minute lesson/week)

    • Phase 4

      • Free for 9 months (1x 60-minute lesson/month)

  • Additional weeks added to the program come at an additional cost

25% Up Front

  • $2,975 Total

    • $743 Up Front

    • Phase 1

      • $165/week for 4 weeks (4x 30-minute lessons/week)

    • Phase 2

      • $277/week for 4 weeks (3x 60-minute lessons + 1x 30-minute lesson/week)

    • Phase 3

      • $116/week for 4 weeks (1x 60-minute lesson/week)

    • Phase 4

      • Free for 9 months (1x 60-minute lesson/month)

  • Additional weeks added to the program come at an additional cost

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