Welcoming a new puppy into your family is an exciting experience, but it also comes with its share of challenges. At Big Hearted Breeders, we believe that every puppy deserves a strong start and every family deserves the tools to nurture a well-behaved, happy companion. That’s why we offer tailored puppy training packages designed to meet your specific needs and make the transition smoother for both you and your new furry friend.

Our training philosophy is rooted in kindness, patience, and understanding—building a foundation of trust and positive reinforcement. Whether you’re looking for help with basic manners, socialization, or more advanced training, we’re here to support you and your puppy every step of the way.

What Makes Our Training Special?

• Positive Reinforcement Methods: We focus on reward-based techniques that encourage your puppy to learn in a fun, stress-free environment.
• Customized for Every Puppy: Every puppy has their own personality, pace, and needs, and our training programs embrace that uniqueness.
• Experienced Trainers: We’re passionate about helping puppies thrive and equipping families with lifelong skills to nurture a well-mannered companion.
• Seamless Transition: Whether your puppy is just starting their training journey or continuing their learning, we’ll ensure they feel supported and confident every step of the way.

Training isn’t just about teaching commands—it’s about building a bond of trust and communication that lasts a lifetime. Let Big Hearted Breeders help you and your puppy create a partnership based on love, respect, and understanding.

We’re excited to work with you and your pup to build a happy, harmonious future together. Explore our training options to find the perfect fit for your growing family!

8-10 Weeks

$1000

Focus on socialization, building trust, and establishing basic habits.

10-12 weeks

$2000

A puppy is still very young and in the early stages of development. Here are typical training levels and expectations for a puppy of this age.

Behavior and Socialization

• Socialization: Puppies should be introduced to a variety of people, animals, and environments to build confidence and reduce fear of new experiences.
• Basic Handling: Puppies can learn to accept being handled for grooming, veterinary visits, and general care.

House Training

• Potty Training: Expect accidents. Puppies have small bladders and need frequent bathroom breaks (every 1-2 hours during the day and after meals, play, or waking up).
• Crate Training: Start introducing the crate as a safe, positive space for resting and sleeping.

Basic Commands

• Name Recognition: Puppies can start learning their name.
• Simple Commands: Begin teaching “sit,” “come,” and “leave it” with positive reinforcement (treats, praise, or toys).
• Attention: Work on getting your puppy to focus on you when called.

Leash Training

• Collar and Leash: Let the puppy get used to wearing a collar and practice walking on a leash in short sessions.

Play and Stimulation

• Playtime: Provide toys and supervised play to encourage natural behaviors like chewing, chasing, and exploring.
• Mental Stimulation: Introduce simple puzzle toys or games like hide-and-seek.

Biting and Chewing

• Puppies explore the world with their mouths. Redirect • Behavior and Socialization

Socialization

• Continue exposing the puppy to different people, animals, and environments. Aim for 2-3 positive new experiences daily to build confidence.
• Handling Comfort: The puppy should be getting comfortable with grooming tools, being touched on paws, ears, and tail, and gentle restraint.

12-14 weeks

$4000

Puppies are still very much in the early learning stages but are capable of making significant progress with consistency and patience. Here’s what you can reasonably expect from a 12-week-old puppy.

Socialization

• New Experiences: Ongoing exposure to various people, animals, sounds, and environments is essential for confidence and reducing fear.
• Handling: Puppies should be more accustomed to being touched (ears, paws, mouth) and handled gently.

 House Training

• Improved Bladder Control: Puppies can generally hold their bladder for about 3-4 hours during the day, but consistency is key. Overnight accidents may still occur but should be improving.
• Potty Cues: Some puppies may start showing signals when they need to go outside.

 Basic Commands

• Name Recognition: The puppy should reliably respond to their name when called.
• Core Commands: “Sit” and “Come” should be fairly consistent with regular practice.
• Impulse Control: Introduce commands like “Leave it” and “Wait” in simple scenarios.
• Focus/Engagement: Practice attention games to teach the puppy to look at you on cue (e.g., using their name or “look”).

Leash Skills

• Walking Familiarity: Puppies should be comfortable wearing a leash and collar/harness, though pulling and distractions are normal at this stage.
• Loose Leash Practice: Encourage staying by your side during short, positive walks.

Training Tips To Help Your Puppy

Manners

• Biting and Nipping: Redirect playful biting to toys and reinforce gentle behavior (“gentle” or “easy” commands).

• Appropriate Chewing: Provide safe chew toys to prevent furniture or shoe destruction.

Play and Enrichment

• Toys and Games: Use toys to encourage problem-solving and healthy play habits. Simple retrieving games can be introduced if the puppy shows interest.

• Social Play: Monitor playtime with other puppies or dogs to ensure appropriate behavior and self-control.

Crate Training

• Comfort in Crate: The puppy should be learning to settle in the crate for short periods and during the night. Gradually increase crate time with positive reinforcement.

Behavior Expectations

• Short Attention Span: Puppies at this age can focus for only 5–10 minutes. Training should be frequent but brief.

• Energy Levels: Be prepared for bursts of energy followed by naps. Structure playtime and provide ample rest.
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Keep sessions positive and short, using treats, toys, and praise to reward good behavior. Look for the Win!

Avoid harsh corrections—redirect mistakes gently.

Be consistent with rules and routines to help the puppy learn faster.

Age appropriate Advanced Training

• learning a strong stay
• learning a strong place
• learning how to retrieve an item
• learning to recall in a highly stimulating environment like a park ****must have a solid recall in the home where they come 100% of the time they are called when in your home***
• structured heel