
PUPPY PRE-K
Confidence Starts Here
For puppies up to 1 year of age
Brook Run Dog Retreat offers a very personal puppy program tailored to each individual pup's behavioral needs.
Our day is structured around supporting your puppy with socialization, relaxation and obedience. Puppies are taken on case by case. We avoid overstimulating puppies by managing their environment and reducing stress. Puppies need short sessions of learning and playing. It isn't always with another puppy-so we don't create unwanted behaviors. We find a nice balance of structure and relaxation to help keep your puppy feeling, optimistic and willing to participate.
We are a food reward based program using positive reinforcement while utilizing Training Between the Ears Methods. We focus on supporting each dog's emotional needs one-on-one as well as in a pack setting. We are rewarding all of the behavior we like to see with food. Unwanted behavior will be ignored as often as possible allowing your pup to be in free behavior as often as possible. The behavior we want to see will be achieved through free shaping, resulting in a pup who, more often than not, will chose the behavior that gets them a reward.
Our program was developed with the idea of supporting both dog and owner throughout the puppy stages, helping pups to become better listeners, make new dog friends and feel confident and optimistic in their surroundings. Each pup is at a different stage in learning as well as level of confidence within a pack setting. There is much to learn at camp and your pup will come home happy and tired.
Training We Focus On:
Socialization Skills
• Introduction to new sights, sounds, and surfaces to build confidence.
• Positive interactions with people, puppies, and calm adult dogs.
• Supervised play sessions to teach appropriate play behaviors when puppy is ready and or appropriate playmates is available.
Basic Obedience Foundations
• Teaching name recognition and focus (look at handler on cue).
• Sit, down, and stay for short durations.
• Gentle leash walking and introduction to loose-leash walking.
Potty Training and Crate Skills
• Reinforcement of consistent potty training routines.
• Positive crate introduction to create a safe space for puppies.
Relaxation and Handling
• Teaching puppies to relax during quiet times.
• Handling exercises (e.g., touching paws, ears, mouth) to prepare for grooming and vet visits.
Confidence-Building Activities
• Exposure to novel objects (e.g., wobble boards, tunnels, or low ramps).
• Encouragement of problem-solving through simple games (e.g., find the treat).
Bite Inhibition and Manners
• Redirection of mouthing and biting to appropriate chew toys.
• Encouraging calm greetings instead of jumping.
These elements provide a strong foundation for puppies to grow into well-adjusted, confident mp. Space is limited. Fill out our application so we can get your puppy off to the best start!
COST: $75 per day
Hours: 8am-4pm
Earlier drop offs can be accommodated for an additional fee with prior arrangements.
Late pick ups - Anything after 4pm is $5/15 minutes.