Puppy Training

Getting a new puppy is hard and then you have the training oh boy oh boy what a handful of things to do! To make adjustment easier and to get a puppy that's well behaved, has manners and doesn't potty on your favorite rug this is where our wonderful training packages come in hand!

2 Week Program

More structure, more confidence, smoother transition.

Includes everything with an 8-week-old puppy, plus:

Focused potty training using a dog door
Longer crate training sessions
Leash work introduction
Public socialization trips: mall, airport, Home Depot etc
Reinforced commands and household exposure

4 Week Program

A more mature, reliable puppy ready for daily family life.

Includes everything 10 week package, plus:

Enhanced potty and crate routines
New commands: Down,
Stay, Wait, Take It, Leave It
Handling and grooming desensitization
Socialization with children, mobility aids, and loud noises
Impulse control and patience building

6 Week Program

Calm, collected, and therapy-prepped. Ideal for families who want a confident puppy with great manners and a solid training foundation.

Includes everything from the 12-week package, plus:

Loose leash walking with distractions
Structured walks and outings
Calm greetings with people (no jumping!)
Comfortable car rides and travel conditioning
Therapy dog prep: exposure to assisted living centers, wheelchairs, medical gear, and more

Training Program Details

🌞 Our Purpose-Raised Puppy Training Program

At Sunshine Mountain Retrievers, we don’t just raise puppies—we intentionally develop them from birth with a focus on emotional stability, confidence, and long-term success as family companions and service dog prospects.

From the very first days of life through 14 weeks of age, our puppies participate in a structured, science-based developmental and training program inspired by Puppy Culture, early neurological research, and service-dog foundation standards.

This approach allows us to shape how a puppy handles the world, not just what commands they know.

🧠 What Makes Our Program Different

Most puppies begin training after they go home.

Our puppies begin before their eyes are even open.

Our program includes:

Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS) in the neonatal period to support stress resilience and nervous system development
Early Scent Introduction (ESI) to build confidence, adaptability, and early problem-solving skills
Gradual exposure to sounds, surfaces, handling, and independence
Early crate confidence and self-regulation skills
Calm human engagement without over-dependence
Foundational obedience (sit, down, stay) introduced at developmentally appropriate stages
Leash manners, impulse control, and polite behavior
Early public exposure focused on neutrality, not overstimulation

The result is a puppy that is:

✔ More emotionally regulated

✔ More adaptable to change

✔ Less reactive and less anxious

✔ Faster to train once home

✔ Better prepared for service, therapy, or structured family life

🐕‍🦺 Why Families Choose to Add Our Training Package

Adding a training package means your puppy doesn’t start from scratch when they come home—you’re continuing a foundation that’s already been carefully constructed and built to your needs as a family and their needs as a puppy.

Families who add our training package often notice:

Easier crate training and smoother transitions
Less biting, jumping, and frustration behaviors
Faster bonding without separation anxiety
Better focus and responsiveness
A calmer puppy in new environments
Reduced stress for both puppy and family

For service-dog or working-dog homes, this early foundation is critical. For pet homes, it often means fewer behavior challenges and a more enjoyable first year.

🏡 A Smoother Transition Home

One of the hardest parts of bringing home a puppy is the adjustment period. Puppies raised with structured early training:

Recover faster from stress
Handle change with more confidence
Understand boundaries earlier
Are already familiar with routines, crates, and expectations

Our goal is not perfection—it’s preparation. As every puppy is different and perfect in there own unique ways.

💛 An Investment in the Puppy You’ll Have for Years

Early training is not about rushing puppies or expecting adult behavior too soon. It’s about giving them the best possible start—neurologically, emotionally, and behaviorally.

Families who choose to add our training package are investing in:

Long-term success, not quick fixes
A puppy that is easier to live with and train further
A foundation that supports service work, therapy work, or exceptional family companionship