Puppy Training
Puppy Culture
The moment our puppies are born they are cared for and nurtured with love. Our certified dog trainer Luke Scanlon (CPDT-KA) of Copper Clover Dog Training works with our pups as he integrates Puppy Culture practices. At 7 weeks old Luke and our Therapy Dog trainer Rae McCorcle (Hearts for Paws) helps administer the Volhard aptitude temperament testing for each pup and the results are used as a tool for training. Oh, and Luke is also our Mid-Woof!
Find out more about Puppy Culture in this short video.
For playtime, we use a special puppy play station for neurological stimulation. Check out a play session in this video!
Socialization and stimulation are key. From day one our puppies are raised in our home and have ongoing exposure to little children, various sounds, smells, dogs and cats. When visitors come we take extra precautions to protect them from being exposed to any diseases since their immune systems are developing. Our dedicated helpers also assist in ensuring the puppies are well loved and stay safe.
Obedience Training
Many of our families in the Raleigh area have the benefit of our local trainer Luke. He offers special packages for a 6-week puppy training class with private consultation options to give the puppies a solid start.
We send weekly newsletters to prospective puppy families to ensure everyone is prepared. Luke also provides guidance prior to his classes, which start when puppies are 12-weeks-old. The classes are not only informative; they also provide a sibling reunion each week that the puppies and their families enjoy.
We highly recommend all puppies have obedience training so they can be a part of your family and join you on outings and vacations whenever possible. Goldens like to be with their people; this means having a well-trained dog is critical and necessary for a happy, and healthy dog/human relationship.
Canine Good Citizen (CGC)
CGC is an AKC ten-skill training program that focuses on teaching the basics of good manners and obedience, instilling the values of responsible ownership, and strengthening the bond between you and your dog at home and out in the community.
We recommend CGC certification once your puppy is old enough (typically at least 1 year), and CGC is a pre-requisite to the 7-week Therapy Training class. Luke can certify local families for CGC, and we can connect anyone who is interested to a Therapy Dog certified trainer.
