- The Puppy Prodigy Program
Puppy Prodigy Program
Do you have big dreams for your little pup?
Are you excited to forge a deep and strong bond with this adorable being?
Do you want to ensure your pup's cognitive development is maximized to its full potential?
And most of all - do you want your puppy to stop turning into the Tasmanian Devil every night?
We can do all of the above. Our approach to canine education goes above and beyond the basic "sit - treat" style of training:
- Force-free, choice-based dog education.
- Holistic and Empathetic approach.
- Neurodevelopmental enrichment.
- Social learning.
- Behavior modelling.
- Language and communication development.
Why Now?
Puppyhood is not only one of the most challenging times in your dog's life, it is also a time of crucial brain development.
Your puppy is learning how to behave around humans, how to feel about them, and how to live with them.
80% of your puppy's brain is fully developed by 20 weeks of age. In just a few short months, dogs go from mewling, blind newborns to the developmental equivalent of a ten year old child. Every week of your puppy's life between 8 and 20 weeks is equivalent to a developmental year for a child.
The experiences your puppy has - or doesn't have - during those early months will create a lasting impact on your dog's behavior and personality.
What Does The Prodigy Program Do?
Our curriculum will help you through each stage of your dog's development and show you fun and effective ways to encourage that development to the maximum.
We will help you avoid the common pitfalls that lead to years of wrenched shoulders and yells of "DOWN!" when people come to the door.
We will show you how to raise a dog that everyone wishes were THEIR dog.
By adulthood Your dog will...
-Know how to walk on a leash.
-Regulate their emotions
-Have good manners
-Behave appropriately in human spaces
-Know their own name and the names of family members.
-Understand their role in the family
-Listen to you and trust you
-Communicate clearly
-Return to you voluntarily when off the leash.
- Do useful tasks like finding your phone and putting away laundry
Our puppy education curriculum is modelled on the best practices of service dog schools for their puppies in training.
Training sessions are private, and take into consideration the unique needs and circumstances of your household.
Our curriculum is designed to maximize your puppy's brain development with enriching training activities that build your bond and ensure your puppy reaches full potential.
Whether you are hoping to raise a dog who will be a service dog, a fantastic family companion, a nose-work champion or an agility competitor, our curriculum will give your puppy the groundwork they need.
Invest in your pup now, and reap the rewards for years to come.
A Trainer And Community In Your Pocket
At Wag the Dog, we don't support you for an hour once a week. We're always just a text message away. We have regular online office hours, and a Facebook group.
What good is a Wednesday puppy kindergarten class when your puppy has your glasses in your mouth RIGHT NOW? What good are "sit" or "stay" when what you really need to know is why your puppy only bites YOU like that and never your partner?
With Wag The Dog you always have someone to turn to.
