PRAISE Your Puppy Training & Socialization Program
Welcome to PRAISE Your Puppy!
Do you have a puppy aged 8 to 20 weeks??
If so, you have come to the right place. Our PRAISE program provides puppies with the perfect balance of play, training & socialization to help them develop into confident, well-behaved, happy canine family members.
Our experienced, certified trainer will give your puppy the individual attention & care needed to teach them to become the best pup they can be. We also provide plenty of opportunities for playtime & socialization with other puppies, & exposure to novel environments so your puppy will learn how to behave in a variety of settings.
At Canine Aspirations, we believe that the development of a healthy & happy puppy starts with the right training & socialization. Come join us & give your puppy the bright future they deserve!
We are currently accepting new PRAISE puppies in Sudbury, Hudson, Berlin, Bolton, Stow, Marlborough, Southborough, & Northborough, MA
Play, Reward, Arrange, Instruct,
Socialize & Enrich Your Puppy
Canine Aspirations’ PRAISE Your Puppy program is based on scientific evidence & positive training techniques to help you raise the best dog possible. A puppy that is well socialized and trained will go on to be included in many more life activities than a dog that is not trained & well-socialized. As pet owners, we get dogs because we want them to be included in all facets of our lives; our dogs are our family members. Our PRAISE program sets your puppy up for success in life with early training & socialization.
Concerns about socialization with your puppy not being fully vaccinated?
Here’s what the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB) has to say about the importance of socialization in first few months of life, “The primary & most important time for puppy socialization is the first three months of life. During this time puppies should be exposed to as many new people, animals, stimuli & environments as can be achieved safely & without causing overstimulation manifested as excessive fear, withdrawal or avoidance behavior. For this reason, AVSAB believes that it should be the standard of care for puppies to receive such socialization before they are fully vaccinated.” Read their full position here:
AVSAB Position on Socialization
We are currently accepting new PRAISE puppies
in Sudbury, Hudson, Berlin, Bolton, Stow, Marlborough, Southborough & Northborough, MA.
PRAISE Your Puppy!
PRAISE is 7 weeks of personalized puppy training with add-on socialization options for your puppy. We use compassionate, science-based training techniques to help your puppy grow into the best dog they can be!
Our PRAISE Your Puppy Program is currently accepting new clients in the towns of: Sudbury, Hudson, Berlin, Bolton, Stow, Marlborough, Southborough, & Northborough, MA.
What do you get?
2 Clickers, Bait Bag, Sample Treats, Weekly Handouts
One 90-minute orientation via zoom or in-person which
covers: How Dogs Learn; Clicker Training; Bite Inhibition; Socialization; House & Confinement Training; Crate Training: Chew Training; Exercise & Mental Stimulation; Say Please Policy; Preparing for Lessons and Life in the Real World.
Six 45-60 min lesson via zoom or in-person which include: Place/Mat training; Handling Exercises; Sit; Recall; Leave It; Down; Stay; Loose-Leash Walking and Grooming Your Puppy.
Six 15 min check-in appointments phone or zoom
AKC STAR Puppy Testing is also available for an additional $25.
How much does it cost?
The PRAISE Your Puppy program costs $1000. This is a private coaching program, where we meet with you and your puppy one-on-one, twice a week for 7 weeks.
Who is this program suited for?
This program is for puppies between the ages of 8 – 16 weeks old & is well suited for families that want to train their own dog but need guidance & help with socializing & understanding their puppy.
If in-person, you must be in our service area. If you want all virtual lessons your location does not matter.
Are There More Socialization Experiences Available?
Yes! We offer add-on Socialization Field Trips!
We take your pup on a field trip to a novel location (such as a pet store, park, or other dog friendly business) to work on training &socialization. Socialization Field Trips are strongly encouraged, as they really help your pup learn how to function when they are out in the world, not just when they are at home.
This Add-On Service is ideal for active families who would like their dog to accompany them to as many places as possible.
How much does it cost?
4 Field Trips are available for $500
8 Field Trips are available for $950
When do PRAISE Sessions Occur?
Schedule all your own appointments at the times that are most convenient for you! We have day, evening & weekend time slots available!
Our Add-On Socialization Field Trips occur on scheduled weekdays, usually between 10am-2pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and/or Fridays.
PRAISE Your Puppy!
Hybrid Home School & Coaching Program
7 weeks of personalized training with a mix of Home School Sessions, Socialization Field Trips and Private Coaching for your puppy. This program is for puppies between the ages of 8 – 16 weeks old.
Our PRAISE Your Puppy Program is currently accepting new clients in the towns of: Sudbury, Hudson, Berlin, Bolton, Stow, Marlborough, Southborough, & Northborough, MA.
What do you get?
2 Clickers, Bait Bag, Sample Treats, Weekly Handouts
One 90-minute orientation via zoom or in-person which
covers: How Dogs Learn; Clicker Training; Bite Inhibition; Socialization; House & Confinement Training; Crate Training: Chew Training; Exercise & Mental Stimulation; Say Please Policy; Preparing for Lessons and Life in the Real World.
Six 45-60 min lesson via zoom or in-person which include: Place/Mat training; Handling Exercises; Sit; Recall; Leave It; Down; Stay; Loose-Leash Walking and Grooming Your Puppy.
Six 15 min check-in appointments phone or zoom
Four Socialization Field Trips
Eight 30-45 min home school sessions with Report Cards
AKC STAR Puppy Testing is included free of charge.
Interview for RR Playgroups and/or B&B Boarding Included
How much does it cost?
The Hybrid PRAISE program costs $1950.
Unlike our basic PRAISE Your Puppy program, this program includes Home School Sessions, Socialization Field Trips & Private Coaching for your puppy.
We work with you and/or your puppy one-on-one, three times a week for 7 weeks. This includes taking your puppy for 4 socialization field trips, & coming to your home to train your puppy one-on-one on 8 separate occasions.
Who is this program suited for?
This program is for puppies between the ages of 8 – 16 weeks old & is well suited for busy families that may need some help finding the time to do all of the training and socialization puppies need. We use compassionate, science-based training techniques to help your dog become the best dog they can be!
When do PRAISE Sessions Occur?
Schedule all your own appointments at the times that are most convenient for you! We have day, evening & weekend time slots available!
Our Socialization Field Trips occur on scheduled weekdays, usually between 10am-2pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and/or Fridays.
Our Home School Sessions typically occur during the day on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Fridays & they can occur with no one home.
Get Started Here!
Fill out an application to get your dog on the path to joining our PRAISE program. Once we have received your application, we will respond within 2 business days. We look forward to learning all about your pup!
PRAISE YOUR PUPPY!
Play with your puppy appropriately to physically and mentally exercise them. Play can also be used as a reward for good behavior. Play with other dogs and puppies helps teach your dogs important life skills, like bite inhibition.
Reward your dog for good behavior. Rewarding your puppy from day one for the things you will expect from him for the rest of his life helps set up a dog that will learn that behaving appropriately is worthwhile.
Arrange your puppy’s life to set him up for success. Preventing bad behavior and encouraging good behavior makes fewer opportunities for bad habits to form. Prevention of behavior issues is much easier than correcting issues later in your dog’s life.
Instruct your dog on how to behave appropriately in all situations from day one. If you want them to allow handling and grooming, teach them this while they are a puppy. If you want them to be able to behave calmly in any location, teach them this while they are a puppy. If you don’t instruct your puppy on how to behave in a certain situation, they are likely to behave in a manner you don’t like, so focus on giving them instructions from day one.
Socialize your puppy to all the things your dog will need to deal with during its life. Puppyhood is the time to positively introduce your pup to other dogs, people, and different environments. Socialization is easiest in the first few months of life.
Enrich your puppy’s life with fun games, play and training. Use food toys and training games to mentally enrich your puppy’s mealtimes. Rather than trying to eliminate typical dog behavior, give your dog appropriate outlets to use their doggy skills, like canine nosework for sniffing or a sandbox for digging. Life is much easier when your dog has appropriate outlets for their normal dog attributes.
"My young dog needed more socialization and exercise than I could manage at home. I wanted him to be part of a small group, supervised by someone experienced in dog behavior and training. The playgroup at Canine Aspirations' has been the perfect fit for Stewie and he always comes home happy!"
- The Lynch Family
"If you are looking for peace of mind when you are away & your dog is being boarded or participating in playgroups, then Canine Aspirations is your answer! Our dog, Sadie, feels beyond comfortable at Jenn's home & we love that she gets to socialize with other dogs over a watchful eye. There is nothing like feeling at ease & knowing your pup is in good hands. "
- Stephen and Angela Athan, clients for over 7 years
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