Head Start Training

For families who would like their puppy to go home with a stronger foundation, we offer our Head Start Training Program. These extended stay options provide additional time for socialization, structure, and early training—helping your puppy transition more smoothly into your home.

We offer three thoughtfully designed programs based on your desired timeline:

Investment: $1,000

Your puppy will spend an additional two weeks with one of our experienced trainers, focusing on early structure and confidence-building.

Includes (but not limited to):

• Gentle transition from littermates 
• Crate introduction and training 
• Indiependent time 
• Potty schedule + bell training 
• Introduction to basic commands 
• Early socialization (children, dogs, sounds, new environments) 
• Short car rides

Investment: $2,000

This program builds on the 2-week foundation with more advanced structure, exposure, and skill development.

Includes everything in the 2-week program, plus:

• Name recognition and recall 
• “Place” command 
• Leash and harness introduction 
• Stroller walks for safe exposure
• Food resource guarding prevention 
• Outings for continued socialization 
• Second round of vaccinations 

Puppy goes home with:

• Car seat 
• Leash + starter harness

Investment: $3,000

Our most comprehensive program, designed to give your puppy a strong, well-rounded start with advanced foundational training.

Includes everything in the 2- and 4-week programs, plus:

• Wait” and “Leave It” commands 
• Early calming and self-regulation work 
• Third round of vaccinations 

Puppy goes home with:

• Car seat 
• Harness + leash

Your puppy will be placed with one of our trusted, experienced trainers who provide individualized care and attention:

• Miss Kelly 
• Miss Diane
• Miss Myra 
• Miss Kayla

To ensure each puppy receives the highest level of care and attention, Head Start spots are limited per litter and tend to fill quickly.