What’s Included in Your “Discover Burlington” Puppy Camp Package
Socialization Outings
Puppies have a short window in their early lives in which they are impressionable - they soak up different situations and experiences at a faster, more sponge-like rate than if they are exposed to these later in life. Once this window closes, teaching your puppy the world is mostly safe isn’t impossible, but it generally takes much longer to get an older dog comfortable with novelty. We help you get your puppy out on adventures to explore downtown Burlington while you are busy working, doing chores, or running errands!
Experts debate the exact start and end dates for the so-called “critical period” for socialization. Most agree it starts as early as 3-4 weeks and ends as late as 12-14 weeks. Reputable breeders and shelters will keep puppies with their litter until they have safely weaned from the mother, around 8 weeks old. This means that by the time you have any control over what’s happening, their critical period for socialization is already well underway. The bottom line is that it’s never too early to start. The consequences of putting this off are dire, so don’t delay on this time-sensitive responsibility!
Off-Leash Play Time
We provide safe exposure to other puppies to help your puppy learn appropriate social behaviors around other dogs, and build confidence with a wider variety of dogs than they might experience with just the family dog at home.
Basic Training
Your “Discover Burlington” Puppy Camp package comes with training time! Your puppy will get started learning fundamental basic behaviors, as well as learning that training and responding to humans is fun!
The Packages
Basic Puppy Package: $600 (six 2-hour sessions over 3 weeks)
Empowered Puppy Package: $1100 (twelve 2-hour sessions over 6 weeks)
When: Wednesdays & Fridays 10:00am-12:00pm
The package includes weekly online “office hours” where you can “stop by” on zoom to speak with your puppy’s trainer, as well as a personalized 30-minute coaching session at the end of your puppy’s package.
Age/Vaccination Requirements: Puppy must be under 17 weeks at the start of basic training (under 14 weeks if starting the empowered puppy package), unless you just adopted a slightly older puppy (up to 20 weeks) who is shy with people and/or dogs. We require the first round of your puppy’s Distemper & Parvovirus combination vaccine to be administered at least one week prior to your puppy’s first visit.
Not sure whether you want to sign up, and want to speak with a trainer first? You are welcome to book a 30-minute consultation with a trainer for an $65 consultation fee.