Welcome Home Puppy Course

Welcome Home Puppy Module 1 - Introduction

The first 3 topics of the Introduction Module are included with the purchase of any individual course module. All topics are included with the purchase of the full Welcome Home Puppy course.

• Quick Start Guide
• Introduction to the Puppies
• Lisa's powerful 3 Rules of 3
• Get to the Vet
• 6 Things Your Puppy Should be Learning
• What Do I Need?

Module 2 - Socialization

Get your puppy off to a great start by teaching them confidence in all sorts of circumstances.

Socialization is much more complex than “go places and meet people.” This module offers a complete roadmap from start to finish!

• Why it’s important to socialize NOW
• Speaking your dog’s language
• Where you should be going - and where you shouldn’t
• Introducing “scary” things the right way
• Accepting new people
• Keeping your pup safe with other dogs
• Kids & Dogs - growing up together
• What to do when your pup hates the rain
• Tips for (and the importance of) grooming
• Car rides with puppy

Good socialization is proven to reduce behavior disorders, limit separation anxiety and develop your dog into a well-mannered, happy companion.

It’s amazing to have the ability to take your dog everywhere! We help you train your puppy to navigate the human world in a way which is socially acceptable.

Module 3 - It's Potty Time

Are you exhausted? Is puppy waking you at all hours of the night to go outside?

Does it feel like you’ve been cleaning up accidents forever?

Is your puppy waiting to pee and poop until they get INSIDE THE HOUSE?

Everything you need to know to house train your puppy quickly and make the process stress-free is here, in one place.

Clear, simple, and easy to follow videos feature:

• Why it’s important to “potty first, play later” - and how to do it
• Sleeping through the night - fast
• Helpful, specific, daily schedule for housebreaking
• Using crates and food to your advantage
• Anticipating what goes in must come out
• What to do when accidents happen
• Common pitfalls and mistakes

Module 4 - Feed Me, Seymore

Improve the length and quality of your dogs life with quality food and good feeding routines!

• The best places to get information on food choices
• Scheduling techniques for mealtimes
• How and why you should practice hand feeding
• Using treats effectively
• NEVER give this to your dog!
• What to do if your puppy is bolting food
• How to tell if your puppy is dehydrated

Module 5 - Crate Train & Down Time

Everyone wants to keep their dog safe, healthy, and happy. This module holds the foundations for you to build this!

You’ll learn:

• Why the crate will save your life - and no, it’s not mean
• Making the crate your dogs happy place
• How much rest is enough?
• Managing separation anxiety - is my puppy sad?
• Why it’s not a good idea to sleep with your puppy
• Activities to tire out your wild child
• A simple step-by-step method to calm your puppy

A crying puppy is a bummer. Teach to them be confident and self-reliant, even when you aren’t around.

Module 6 - Puppy Play

One of the greatest joys of a puppy experience is playing together.

Did you know that you could be encouraging biting, aggression, or chewing with your play methods?

Send the right message & have a great time!
You'll learn:

• Are you a leader or a littermate?
• Why certain toys are setting you up for failure
• What is play and what is aggression
• Using mental stimulation to your advantage
• What to NEVER give your dog
• Using play to build confidence, coordination, and self- control

Module 7 - Bad Behavior

Is your puppy running the house? Chewing on everything? Pottying indoors?

Do you feel like a punching bag from being jumped on, scratched, or nipped?

Does puppy’s habit of crying make you feel totally guilty?

Is something gross going on? Is puppy vomiting because of speed-eating or eating poop?

Now is the EASIEST time to resolve these undesirable behaviors!

Without knowing it, we humans often cause and reinforce problem behavior. Recognize mistakes and understand puppy’s motivation behind the bad behavior. Simplify your ability to modify it - QUICKLY.

• Stop nipping nipping & biting
• End jumping with “all four on the floor”
• Jumpstart on potty outside
• Put crying in the crate to rest
• Save your stuff! Stop random chewing and destruction.
• Stop food aggression and food gulping
• Yuck! End poop eating.

This module is designed just for puppies! If you have an older dog whose behavior could use some improvement, please see my Basic Training class.

Module 8 - Obedience

Is your sweet puppy ignoring you? Are you stuck in broken record mode? “Sit. Sit. SIT. SIT! SIT!”

Learn how to integrate these simple obedience commands in with the other aspects of your puppys training.

• Teach puppy thier name with a fun game
• Getting kids and the family involved
• The sit command - split into 3 easy steps
• Introducing the down command
• Walking nicely on the leash
• Making it fun with tunnels and props
• Guarantee puppy follows the command everywhere - not just at home