Puppy Foundations: Start Them Young & Right
Bringing a new puppy home is exciting, but it can also be overwhelming. We help you navigate the early days, building good habits with positive, game-based training.
Little Dream, a 3-month-old Golden Retriever, is learning the basics of sit and stay. With puppies, I keep sessions short, fun, and full of rewards to build a love for learning.
The journey with Hope began right when she was a tiny pup. Early training helps shape good habits. Here we are working on basic focus and engagement indoors.
This is 2.5-month-old toy poodle Copper's first time outdoors! I'm guiding him through "surface socialization," letting him get used to new textures like grass and pavement in a positive way.
Here I am with Dodo the Shih Tzu, using a technique called luring to teach him to follow my hand. This is a foundational skill that makes teaching other commands much easier.
Meet Mia, a sweet Cocker Spaniel puppy, learning hand targeting. This simple exercise is great for getting a puppy's attention and can be used for recalls and navigating them away from distractions.
A crate should be a safe and happy den, not a punishment. Here's Luna the Golden Retriever learning to love her playpen through positive association games. This is key for house training and preventing separation anxiety.
Look at that happy recall! Theo the Golden Retriever puppy is learning that coming back to his hooman is the best thing ever. We make it a super fun game to build a reliable recall.
Even gentle giants like Odin the St. Bernard need to learn their manners early on. We're working on basic obedience like sit and down to prevent jumping and ensure he grows into a well-behaved big boi.
This is Twix, a 3-month-old toy poodle, learning the basics through one of my virtual training sessions. Even small dogs benefit from knowing the rules for a happy, harmonious life with their family.
Long leash fun with Zach the Golden Retriever puppy! A long line gives a pup a sense of freedom while keeping them safe, and it's the perfect tool for practicing recall in an open space.
About Puppy Foundations: Start Them Young & Right
Training isn't about rigid commands from day one. It is about 'luring' your puppy into the right habits, like teaching them that the crate is a safe 'adda' or using redirection to curb nipping, so they learn to make the right choices on their own.
When you bring a puppy home, the goal is to build a foundation of trust before you even start on complex obedience. Our Puppy Foundation program is built around the idea that no dog is 'bad'—they just need guidance on how to fit into your human world.
Why Start Early?
Puppies are like little sponges. The habits they form in these first few months often stay with them for life. By starting early, we focus on:
- House Breaking: We help you set up detailed potty schedules and accident management routines so your home stays clean.
- Bite Inhibition: Puppies explore with their mouths. We teach them to manage nipping and teething by redirecting that energy to toys, not your hands or furniture.
- Crate & Playpen Association: We turn the crate into a happy, secure den, not a place of punishment. This is the best way to prevent future separation anxiety.
The 'Hoo-Dog' Way
We don't do boring, long-duration classes. Our sessions are short, fun, and tailored to your puppy's energy levels. Because we conduct these sessions right in your home in Bengaluru, your puppy learns in the environment they are most comfortable in, with the distractions they will actually face daily.
Whether it’s teaching them to sit, down, or stay, or working on recall so they come back to you when called, we make it a game. This keeps them excited to learn and keeps you stress-free. Remember, consistency is everything. If you are willing to put in the time for these daily games, you'll have a well-behaved, happy doggo by the time they grow up.
Hoo-Dog
We’re Hoo-Dog, and we believe training shouldn't feel like a chore. We help you and your pup bond from day one, focusing on clear communication and fun, quick sessions that fit into your busy life.
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