BRING HOME A TRAINED ENGLISH LAB PUPPY
A Letter From The Headmaster
Dear English Labrador Lover,
Congratulations! Several puppies have been admitted to the latest Puppy University class, and one of them could be yours!
Supervised by our Certified Professional Dog Trainer and our Licensed Veterinary Technician, these puppies spend their formative puppy weeks preparing to be the most well-behaved, confident versions of themselves possible.
Graduates of this program are available to join homes now, and puppies from upcoming litters will be selected to attend in the near future.
We invite you to review our degree offerings below, and when you’re ready, you can contact our Admissions Department to inquire about adding a Puppy University graduate to your home.
Sincerely,
Jess Kelley-Madera
Dean and Lead Trainer, Puppy University At On The Bluff Labradors
Jess Kelley-Madera
CPDT-KA, PMCT1, FDM
Our lead trainer has chosen a select few standout puppies to complete a degree from Puppy University. These puppies move to Puppy University at 8 weeks old, where trainers engage them in gentle, positive-reinforcement based training and age-appropriate socialization activities.
Bachelors Degree
House Manners
3 Weeks Of Expert Training
$7,500
- Indoor Manners On Cue: Sit, Down, Touch, Go To Bed, Wait, Leash Walking Foundations
- Lifestyle Skills: Crate Training (up to 2 hours); Early Potty Training; Keeping Feet on the Floor in the House
- Socialization: Confidence with unusual sounds; Desensitization to new objects; Conditioning to body handling; Experience with unusual smells
Masters Degree
Public Puppyhood
6 Weeks Of Expert Training
$12,500
- Manners On Cue: Sit, Down, Touch, Go to Bed, Wait, Stay, Leash Walking in Public, Come When Called
- Lifestyle Skills: Crate Training (Up to 4 hours); Advanced Potty Training; Keeping Feet on the Floor in the House; Practicing Polite Behavior in Public; Navigating Stairs
- Socialization: Confidence with unusual sounds; Desensitization to new objects; Conditioning to body handling; Experience with unusual smells; Confidence in the car and in public places
Doctoral Degree
Canine Good Citizenship
4 Months Of Expert Training
$19,500
- Manners On Cue: Sit, Down, Touch, Go to Bed, Wait, Long Stay, Leash Walking in Public, Come When Called
- Lifestyle Skills: Crate Training (Overnight); Near-Completed Potty Training; Keeping Feet on the Floor in the House; Advanced Public Socialization, Including Crowds & Strange Dogs; Navigating Stairs
- Socialization: Confidence with unusual sounds; Desensitization to new objects; Conditioning to body handling; Experience with unusual smells; Confidence in the car and in public places
Will My Puppy Be Fully Trained?
We get this question a lot, and it’s hard to answer! “Fully trained” is in the eye of the beholder. But will your puppy be finished with training and need zero additional training for the rest of their life? No. Even at six months old, your puppy will still be undergoing significant brain development and changes. We recommend planning to spend 15-20 minutes per day on reinforcing your favorite behaviors, such as loose leash walking, respecting furniture, coming when called, and sleeping nicely in the crate. We will teach you how to do this, and this reinforcement will ensure that you continue to build on the foundation we have laid for your puppy’s behavioral health. Remember, even service dogs do not enter service until they are two years old! Good behavior must first be learned and then practiced until it is second-nature to your dog.
How Does My Dog Know To Listen To Me, And Not Just You?
Your tuition includes a one hour transfer session with our lead trainer. She will teach you how to use and reinforce all of the behaviors your puppy has learned, so they’ll understand that offering good behavior to you is just as rewarding as offering good behavior to us.
Why Is Training So Expensive?
Our puppy training program cost runs at the higher end of board and train programs – for good reason! While dog training is an unregulated industry and anyone can charge money for training services, our team is composed of career animal workers. Every person training your puppy in our training center is either certified or is working toward CPDT-KA, a globally recognized credential in dog training, under the direction of a certified trainer. This ensures safety and effectiveness in every training session.
Additionally, your puppy’s health, vaccinations, and dewormings are looked after by a Licensed Veterinary Technician, who lives on-site. She is able to respond immediately to health concerns, ensuring that even tiny problems are addressed promptly and appropriately. She works hand-in-hand with our veterinarian to administer needed medications and care for the puppies.
Do You Use Pinch Collars Or Slip Leads?
No, these types of gear are designed to teach a dog not to do things by causing pain in association with the unwanted behavior. There are behavioral risks to using these methods, which are amplified when using them with puppies. Our opinion (in accordance with the AVMA) is that the risks do not outweigh the rewards.
A TRAINING PROGRAM GRADUATE IS:
A BREED CONFORMING BEAUTIFUL ENGLISH LABRADOR RETRIEVER
With AKC Champion Lineage That Closely Aligns With Your Physical Appearance & Personality Preference Requests From An Established, Experienced Breeder
An Adaptable, Even-Tempered, Physically Sound Dog
Raised In A Natural & Holistic Environment Designed To Expose Pups To New Things To Create A Solid Foundation For A Vibrant, Long & Healthy Life
A Well-Rounded, Engaged, Human-Focused Dog Born To A Fertile, Rested Dame In Residence
In The Full-Time Care Of A Trusted Breeding Professional Or 24/7 Live-In Veterinary Technician
A Healthy & Balanced Dog, With Genetically Tested & Verified Lineage
From A High-Quality, Virile, Attractive Stud Dog With The Physical Traits & Activity Levels Requested
A Behaviorally Appropriate Dog Who Is Motivated By Positive Reinforcement Methodologies
In Order To Respond Consistently To Routines & Cues From Known and Unknown People
BACHELORS DEGREE
House Manners- Indoor Manners On Cue: Sit, Down, Touch, Go To Bed, Wait, Leash Walking Foundations
- Lifestyle Skills: Crate Training (up to 2 hours); Early Potty Training; Keeping Feet on the Floor in the House
- Socialization: Confidence with unusual sounds; Desensitization to new objects; Conditioning to body handling; Experience with unusual smells
- PRICING: $7,500 (includes puppy, three additional weeks of board & train, and food package)
MASTERS DEGREE
Public Puppyhood- Manners On Cue: Sit, Down, Touch , Go to Bed, Wait, Stay, Leash Walking in Public, Come When Called
- Lifestyle Skills: Crate Training (Up to 4 hours); Advanced Potty Training; Keeping Feet on the Floor in the House; Practicing Polite Behavior in Public; Navigating Stairs
- Socialization: Confidence with unusual sounds; Desensitization to new objects; Conditioning to body handling; Experience with unusual smells; Confidence in the car and in public places
- PRICING: $12,500 (includes puppy, six additional weeks of board & train, and food package)
DOCTORATE DEGREE
Canine Good Citizenship- Manners On Cue: Sit, Down, Touch, Go to Bed, Wait, Long Stay, Leash Walking in Public, Come When Called
- Lifestyle Skills: Crate Training (Overnight); Near-Completed Potty Training; Keeping Feet on the Floor in the House; Advanced Public Socialization, Including Crowds & Strange Dogs; Navigating Stairs
- Socialization: Confidence with unusual sounds; Desensitization to new objects; Conditioning to body handling; Experience with unusual smells; Confidence in the car and in public places
- PRICING: $19,500 (includes puppy, four additional months of board & train, and food package)