The Happy Dog Institute: Puppy Foundations Programme (One-to-One)

£600.00

🐶 Why Early Training Matters

The earliest weeks and months in a puppy’s life (roughly between 8–16 weeks) are part of a critical socialization window — a time when their brains are wired to absorb new experiences, form impressions, and develop resilience. Here's why it's such a big deal:

  • Rapid Learning & Neuroplasticity: Puppies have a high capacity for learning during this period — habits and lessons stick easier and deeper.

  • Socialization Benefits: Introducing them safely to sounds, people, surfaces, animals, and environments helps prevent fear or reactivity later in life.

  • Prevention Is Easier Than Correction: It’s much simpler to teach good habits from the start than to undo unwanted behaviors later.

  • Trust & Relationship Building: Early training fosters a bond of trust and cooperation between pup and guardian, setting the tone for lifelong communication.

  • Foundation for Behavior & Manners: Skills like recall, toilet training, bite inhibition, and impulse control start here — and ripple into every aspect of their adult behavior.

  • Confidence & Stability: Puppies that learn to explore the world with guidance tend to be more self-assured and adaptable.

🐶 Why Early Training Matters

The earliest weeks and months in a puppy’s life (roughly between 8–16 weeks) are part of a critical socialization window — a time when their brains are wired to absorb new experiences, form impressions, and develop resilience. Here's why it's such a big deal:

  • Rapid Learning & Neuroplasticity: Puppies have a high capacity for learning during this period — habits and lessons stick easier and deeper.

  • Socialization Benefits: Introducing them safely to sounds, people, surfaces, animals, and environments helps prevent fear or reactivity later in life.

  • Prevention Is Easier Than Correction: It’s much simpler to teach good habits from the start than to undo unwanted behaviors later.

  • Trust & Relationship Building: Early training fosters a bond of trust and cooperation between pup and guardian, setting the tone for lifelong communication.

  • Foundation for Behavior & Manners: Skills like recall, toilet training, bite inhibition, and impulse control start here — and ripple into every aspect of their adult behavior.

  • Confidence & Stability: Puppies that learn to explore the world with guidance tend to be more self-assured and adaptable.

Dear Puppy Parent,

Welcome to The Happy Dog Institute’s Puppy Foundations Programme — and congratulations on taking the first step toward a well-trained, happy, and confident canine companion!

I created this programme to support you and your pup through one of the most important stages of their development.

These next eight weeks will offer guidance, encouragement, and plenty of tail-wagging fun. Our goal is to nurture a loving partnership built on trust, communication, and positivity. Each lesson is crafted to build essential life skills while supporting your puppy’s wellbeing and individuality.

Thank you for allowing me to be part of your journey — let’s make learning joyful and growth unforgettable.

Warm wags,
Alex
Founder, The Happy Dog Institute