Bringing home a puppy is exciting — but the first few weeks of crate training, potty training, and teaching basic manners can also be exhausting, especially for first-time owners or busy families.

That’s why we offer an optional Training Program Add-On. For $1,800, your puppy stays with us for an additional 3 weeks of dedicated, hands-on training before heading home. Instead of starting from scratch, you’ll bring home a puppy who is already crate trained, potty trained, leash trained, and responding to basic commands.

Here’s exactly what’s included and how it works.

Cost: $1,800
Duration: 3 weeks
Payment: Due in full at time of enrollment

During the 3 weeks, your puppy will work on:

– Crate training — settling calmly in a crate, a foundation skill for house manners and safe travel
– Potty pad training — reliable use of potty pads indoors
– Potty training outside — puppy is taken outside every 2 hours to build the habit of going potty outdoors
– Leash training — walking on a leash without excessive pulling or resistance
– Basic commands — come, sit, lay down, place, and shake paw

By the end of the program, your puppy will have a solid foundation in house manners and obedience — the groundwork that typically takes new owners weeks (or months) to build on their own.

Enrollment: Let Anna know you’d like to add the Training Program when you’re finalizing your puppy’s details. Payment is due in full at the time of enrollment to reserve your puppy’s spot in the program.

Training period: Your puppy stays with us for 3 weeks of consistent, structured training, working daily on crate manners, potty training (both pad and outdoor), leash walking, and the five basic commands listed above.

Go-home day: Once the 3 weeks are complete, your puppy is ready to come home already trained in the fundamentals. From there, we’ll walk you through how to maintain and build on the training at home — including your puppy’s crate routine, potty schedule, and the commands they already know.

Puppies learn fastest during their early developmental weeks, and consistency is everything when it comes to crate training, potty training, and basic obedience. Instead of juggling a new puppy and a training routine on your own from day one, the Training Program Add-On does the early, repetitive groundwork for you.

This is especially valuable for:
– First-time puppy owners who want a head start on the basics
– Busy families who don’t have hours a day for repetitive training drills
– Anyone who wants a puppy that’s already comfortable with a crate and leash before travel or delivery

Puppy still gets all the love, attention, and socialization your Bernedoodles & Co. puppy would normally receive — training is simply built into their daily routine while they’re with us.

How much does the Training Program Add-On cost?
The Training Program Add-On is $1,800. Payment is due in full at the time of enrollment.

How long does the training program last?
The program runs for 3 weeks. Your puppy stays with us for the full 3 weeks while training takes place.

What does the training program include?
Crate training, potty pad training, outdoor potty training (puppy is taken out every 2 hours), leash training, and five basic commands: come, sit, lay down, place, and shake paw.

When do I pay for the Training Program Add-On?
Payment is due in full at the time of enrollment, before the 3-week training period begins.

Will my puppy still get socialization and attention during training?
Yes. Training is built into your puppy’s normal daily routine with us — it’s in addition to, not instead of, the care and attention every Bernedoodles & Co. puppy receives.

Can I add the Training Program after I’ve already reserved my puppy?
Yes — contact Anna to add the Training Program Add-On to your puppy’s reservation. Enrollment and payment are required to reserve the training spot.

Is the Training Program Add-On required?
No, it’s completely optional. Families who prefer to handle training themselves, or who want their puppy home as early as possible, can decline the add-on at no extra cost.

Whether you’re a first-time puppy owner or just want to skip the hardest weeks of training, our Training Program Add-On sends your Bernedoodle home ready for life with your family.