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Acadia's Puppy Training Program
Update - In Session!
We have gotten some great new helpers this summer! Rosie has decided to stay in the area now that she's graduated from College. She is wonderful with the routine work around here as well as grooming, photography and training. Christal has come to us from the veterinary world. In addition to the daily dog care, she helps with health issues, puppy development, and is studying to be a professional Dog Trainer. Since Hailee is also still with us and Grace helps when she can, we are delighted to announce that we have started up our training program again!
PLEASE let us know if you are interested in purchasing a puppy with training.
PUppies Available
We have two puppies (pictured) starting our training program on 7/12/25.
They are male Mini Goldendoodles, "Queso" (L) and "Burrito" (R) from our Mexican Food liter.
Their weeks of training will conclude on the following "go-home" dates:
2 weeks - July 26th
3 weeks - August 2nd
4 weeks - August 9th
5 weeks - August 16th
Pricing
In addition to the purchase price of the puppy, training fees will be charged, according to how many weeks of training the puppy has had when purchased, or how many weeks you would like to have your puppy stay for training.
$1,380 for 2 weeks of training
$2,060 for 3 weeks of training
$2,740 for 4 weeks of training
$3,420 for 5 weeks of training
PuppY training Program Goals
OUR PROGRAM
CORE TRAINING AREAS
CORE TRAINING AREAS
Our structured training program focuses on fundamental skills that make the transition to your home smoother and more enjoyable. Each puppy receives personalized attention and training, with gradually increasing challenges and distractions to ensure solid skill development.
We follow The Puppy Playbook, The Empowered Puppy and Susan Garret
Our structured training program focuses on fundamental skills that make the transition to your home smoother and more enjoyable. Each puppy receives personalized attention and training, with gradually increasing challenges and distractions to ensure solid skill development.
We follow The Puppy Playbook, The Empowered Puppy and Susan Garret's lesson plans, so we turn out confident puppies who think for themselves, make great choices and love their crates. We'll be covering house/potty training, sleeping in crates, going for rides, sit, down, stay & leash walking.
We dedicate several hours daily to house training, understanding that consistency and patience are key to successful outcomes. Each puppy receives individual training sessions at least 5 days per week, ensuring they develop at their own pace while mastering each skill.
CORE TRAINING AREAS
CORE TRAINING AREAS
CORE TRAINING AREAS
House Training & Basic Manners
- Reliable crate training for overnight stays up to 6 hours
- House training with supervision for up to 2-hour intervals
- Basic manners including "no" responses for inappropriate chewing
- Jump prevention training with "off" command response
Essential Commands
- Sit (verbal and hand signals)
- Down (verbal and hand signals)
- Pl
House Training & Basic Manners
- Reliable crate training for overnight stays up to 6 hours
- House training with supervision for up to 2-hour intervals
- Basic manners including "no" responses for inappropriate chewing
- Jump prevention training with "off" command response
Essential Commands
- Sit (verbal and hand signals)
- Down (verbal and hand signals)
- Place training using designated spots
- Leash walking fundamentals
- Coming when called
- Crate entry and exit on command
WEEKLY PROGRESSION
WHY CHOOSE A TRAINED PUPPY?
WHY CHOOSE A TRAINED PUPPY?
Week 1: Foundation Skills
- Introduction to crate training and house training routines
- Basic "sit" command in quiet, controlled environment
- Initial leash exposure and walking basics
- "Place" command introduction
- Establishing potty training schedule
Week 2: Building Duration
- Extended crate training periods
- "Down" command introduction
- Longer "sit" dura
Week 1: Foundation Skills
- Introduction to crate training and house training routines
- Basic "sit" command in quiet, controlled environment
- Initial leash exposure and walking basics
- "Place" command introduction
- Establishing potty training schedule
Week 2: Building Duration
- Extended crate training periods
- "Down" command introduction
- Longer "sit" durations with minimal distractions
- Reinforced "Place" training with increased duration
- Consistent leash walking in quiet areas
- Continued house training with increased intervals
Week 3: Adding Distractions
- Introduction of mild distractions during command practice
- More challenging leash walking environments
- Extended "Place" stays with movement around puppy
- Multiple commands in sequence
- Advanced crate training with varied schedules
Week 4: Mastery and Real-World Practice
- Complex distractions during training
- Advanced leash walking with environmental challenges
- Extended duration stays
- Reliable responses to commands in various situations
- Preparation for home transition
WHY CHOOSE A TRAINED PUPPY?
WHY CHOOSE A TRAINED PUPPY?
WHY CHOOSE A TRAINED PUPPY?
A trained puppy from Acadia Goldendoodles arrives in your home with:
- Established routines for sleeping and potty breaks
- Basic command responses
- Leash walking experience
- Crate training foundations
- Enhanced socialization
- Confidence in basic skills
Our program builds confidence while establishing essential life skills, making your puppy's transitio
A trained puppy from Acadia Goldendoodles arrives in your home with:
- Established routines for sleeping and potty breaks
- Basic command responses
- Leash walking experience
- Crate training foundations
- Enhanced socialization
- Confidence in basic skills
Our program builds confidence while establishing essential life skills, making your puppy's transition to your home smoother and more enjoyable. Each week in our program strengthens these foundations, creating a well-adjusted puppy ready for family life.
It’s a great investment in your puppy and your relationship.
Training success varies by individual puppy, and ongoing reinforcement will be needed in your home environment. We'll provide guidance for continuing your puppy's education and maintaining their progress.
Older PUPPIES & Adult DOGS
Returned Puppies/Dogs
Acadia puppies always have a home here, if their families cannot keep them for any reason. It has only happened a few times in all these years. We take the dog back, deal with any health, cosmetic and/or behavioral issues, and start searching for the best place for the puppy/dog to spend the rest of their life. Sometimes we sell them, sometimes they are given away, and if needed, they may live here for the rest of their days.
Retired Breeding Dogs
Most of our breeding dogs are purebred Golden Retrievers or Poodles. We also have a few Goldendoodles. By the time we have raised them to adulthood, they have truly become part of our family. Whether they are "washed" from our breeding program because they don't meet our standards, or have finished their breeding careers and are ready to move on, we hate to see them go. We usually find them homes with family members or friends, but may, on occasion, consider other highly-qualified homes.
AVAILABILITY
We do not have any older puppies or adult dogs currently looking for homes.
