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Give Your Puppy the Best Start!
 

The experiences your puppy has during their first few months can shape how they feel about grooming for years to come.
 

Puppy Foundations is a 4-week puppy development program designed to help puppies build confidence with handling, grooming and everyday care. Through positive reinforcement, gentle introductions and age-appropriate activities, we help puppies learn that grooming can be safe, comfortable and even enjoyable.
 

What We'll Cover
 

Week 1 – Building Trust & Handling Confidence

Helping puppies feel comfortable with being touched, examined and gently handled, including their paws, ears, face and body.
 

Week 2 – Grooming Foundations

Introducing brushing, combing and basic coat care while teaching owners how to create positive grooming routines at home.
 

Week 3 – Grooming Equipment

Building confidence around common grooming equipment, sounds and sensations, including dryers, clippers and other grooming tools.
 

Week 4 – Bringing It All Together

Practising everything learned throughout the program while giving owners the knowledge and confidence to continue their puppy's progress at home.
 

Program Goals

✔ Build confidence with handling and everyday care

✔ Create positive associations with grooming

✔ Introduce grooming equipment in a safe and supportive way

✔ Reduce the risk of future grooming anxiety

✔ Teach owners how to continue training at home

✔ Develop calm, confident and cooperative dogs
 

Suitable for puppies aged 8 weeks to 12 months.
 

Complete 4-Week Program – $200