Springdale Labradoodles'
 Puppy Training & Development Program™
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Structured training. Thoughtful development. Real-life results.

At Springdale Labradoodles, our training programs are designed to support puppies through every stage of development — from gentle beginnings to advanced, off-leash reliability. We focus on age-appropriate learning, emotional stability, and long-term success, not rushed results.

Our puppy training programs are ideal for families seeking a confident, well-mannered Labradoodle companion built on a solid foundation of clear communication and consistency.

Our Training Philosophy

At Springdale Labradoodles, we believe great training starts with understanding the puppy in front of us.

Our approach emphasizes:

• Developmentally appropriate progression
  
• Clear communication and structure
  
• Positive reinforcement methods (treats, praise and affection)
  
• Emotional regulation and confidence building
  
• Real-world skills that translate into everyday family life
  

Training is never rushed or forced. Progression is guided by readiness, consistency, and thoughtful reinforcement — ensuring skills last well beyond graduation.

Springdale Labradoodles Puppy Training Programs Offered

Level 1: Smart Start™(Go Home at 12 Weeks)

Building Confidence • Early Learning • Engagement • Structure

 $6,000 Total Investment - Includes $3,500 puppy cost

Perfect for families who want a puppy started the right way: early manners, leash introduction, daily routine, confidence-building, and calm home habits.

This level sets the groundwork for success—including focus, crate comfort, potty routines, and the early skills that make later training faster and smoother.

Designed for early development during critical learning stages.

Focus: Building a solid behavioral and emotional foundation during critical development.

Curriculum Includes:

• Positive reinforcement training with treats, praise and affection.
• Name recognition & attention under low distraction
• Crate training foundations
• Age appropriate Potty training routines & schedules
• Beginner Leash introduction & follow-the-handler skills
• Handling & grooming desensitization
• Introduction to sit, down (rest), recall & place
• Environmental confidence (sounds, surfaces, objects, age appropriate safe environmental exposure fieldtrips outside of the home including car rides)
• Age-appropriate safe social exposure (dogs, people, novelty)
• 60 minute scheduled Family Integration & Handoff included at Go Home Session

Outcome:

Puppy understands learning structure, engages with handler, and transitions confidently into structured training.

Investment reflects: early development, structure, and professional foundations

Ideal for families seeking: A confident puppy with strong routines and learning structure.

The Smart Start™ puppy training program includes 1st & 2nd set of core puppy distemper/parvo vaccines (6, 9 weeks old) and Bordatella vaccine. Your Puppy will be due for 3rd Distemper/Parvo vaccine immediately upon joining your family at first vet visit with your family vet at 12 weeks old.

Best next step: Move into Level 2 if you want a puppy with stronger obedience, better impulse control, and more polished family manners.

Level 2: Rising Star™ (Go Home at 15 Weeks)

Build Real-Life Manners • Consistency • Control • Generalization

 $10,000 Total Investment - Includes $3,500 puppy cost

This level takes your puppy beyond the basics and into stronger responsiveness, better manners, and more consistent listening—even with distractions.

You’ll see improved leash skills, better settling, and increased reliability with everyday household and family routines.

Designed to strengthen skills and improve reliability as puppies mature.

Focus: Strengthening reliability, impulse control, and duration while expanding distractions, developing dependable skills through structured progression and increased distractions.

Curriculum Includes:

• Positive reinforcement training with treats, praise and affection.
• Loose-leash walking development
• Sit, Down (rest) & Place with duration
• Introduction to stay and release cues on leash
• Improved Recall with distractions while on leash
• Continued age appropriate Potty training routine & schedule
• Polite greetings (people & dogs)
• Continued Impulse control around food, toys, doors (door manners)
• Continued crate & settle training
• More advanced confidence building in new environments- (sounds, surfaces, objects, age appropriate safe environmental exposure fieldtrips outside of the home including car rides)
• 90 minute scheduled Family Integration & Handoff included at Go Home Session

Outcome:

Puppy responds consistently, understands expectations, and begins applying skills beyond the training environment.

Investment reflects: consistency, reliability, and progression

Ideal for families seeking: A well-mannered puppy with improved responsiveness and control

The Rising Star™ puppy training program includes 1st, 2nd & 3rd set of core puppy distemper/parvo vaccines (6, 9 & 12 weeks old) and Bordatella vaccine. Puppy will be due for 4th and final Distemper/Parvo vaccine & Rabies vaccine after joining your family at first vet visit with your family vet at 16 weeks old.

Best next step: Move into Level 3 if you want your puppy trained to a higher standard with advanced companion skills, including E-Collar (E-stimulation on low levels) conditioning and off-leash training.

Level 3: Polished Puppy™ (Go Home at 20 Weeks)

Our Most Advanced Puppy Program

 Advanced Manners • Off-Leash Reliability • Family Readiness

 $13,000 Total Investment - Includes $3,500 puppy cost

Our most comprehensive option for families who want the highest level of puppy training we offer. This program includes advanced manners, stronger reliability in public settings, and Off-leash training with E-Collar introduction (introduced appropriately and humanely, with a strong focus on clarity, love and confidence).

Our most comprehensive program, designed for families who want a highly trained, well-mannered companion with advanced real-world reliability.

Best for families who want:

• A highly responsive companion
  
• Advanced real-life manners
  
• Off-leash reliability using E-Collar training (where appropriate)

Focus: Creating a reliable, well-mannered family-ready companion with advanced obedience, emotional regulation, and off-leash responsiveness through low-level e-collar conditioning.

Curriculum Includes:

• Proofing cues under high distraction
• Extended duration sit, down, place, and stay
• Reliable recall with environmental challenges
• Advanced loose-leash walking
• Public manners & neutrality
• Settle training in the home
• Doorway, guest, and routine management
• Continued impulse control & emotional regulation
• Generalization across environments
• Preparation for family life and daily routines
• Reliable recall off-leash
• Off-leash management expectations for families
• E-collar education for owners (use, timing, safety)
• Owner education for long-term success
• 120 minute scheduled Family Integration & Handoff included at Go Home Session

Outcome:

Dog demonstrates reliable manners, emotional stability, and confidence in real-life situations.

E-Collar Understanding (E-stimulation not shock)

E-collar training is introduced at appropriate developmental maturity and used as a communication tool layered over previously taught behaviors.

Conditioning emphasizes clarity, consistency, and responsiveness rather than correction.

• Introduced after strong on-leash and verbal reliability
  
• Low-level, communication-based conditioning
  
• Paired with known cues (recall, place, heel)
  
• Never used for fear, punishment, or teaching new behaviors
  
• Focused on off-leash safety and responsiveness

Ideal for families seeking:

A confident, responsive companion with off-leash reliability and polished manners.

Polished Puppy™ Training incorporates skills consistent with Canine Good Citizen foundations, including polite leash manners, impulse control, and public behavior. CGC Certification with our Polished Puppy™ program is not guaranteed and is dependent on continued handler consistency.

E-collar training is incorporated in our Polished Puppy™ Program as a communication and reinforcement tool only after foundational behaviors are established. Levels are kept low and adjusted to each dog’s sensitivity. Continued consistency and proper use by the owner are required daily for a 6 month minimum to maintain off-leash reliability.

The Polished Puppy™ training program includes all core puppy vaccines (Bordatella/Distemper/Parvo & Rabies). Puppy will have full vet report/health certificate including rabies tag and rabies certificate from our licensed vet.

Why Families Choose Springdale Labradoodles:

• Thoughtfully structured, progressive programs
  
• Early in-home foundations followed by professional trainer-led advancement
  
• Confidence-focused, positive reinforcement training using humane & loving methods
  
• Advanced off-leash training is introduced responsibly & gently with love
  
• Designed for long-term success, not quick fixes
  

Important Training Notes

• Training progression is based on developmental readiness
  
• Tools are used thoughtfully & gently as communication aids
  
• Continued reinforcement at home is essential

Ready to Get Started?

At Springdale Labradoodles, our training programs are designed in progressive levels—so your puppy can begin with a strong foundation, then advance into real-world manners and off-leash reliability. Each level builds naturally on the skills from the previous program.

Choosing the right training program is an important decision. We’re happy to help guide you toward the level that best supports your puppy and your family’s long-term success.

The best program choice depends on your goals, lifestyle, and long-term expectations. We’re happy to help you select the level of training that best supports your family and your puppy’s success.

Our training programs emphasize age-appropriate development, emotional regulation, and clear communication. We use structured positive reinforcement methods to build confidence, reliability, and lasting behaviors. Progress is guided by each puppy’s readiness, ensuring a strong foundation without unnecessary pressure.

Program investment reflects the level of training, time commitment, professional expertise, and individualized progression required at each stage. Total Investment cost is based on program outcomes and curriculum depth.

Contact Springdale Labradoodles today to learn more or apply today to reserve your puppy’s training program.
 

*** All Springdale Trained Puppies will be sent home on a Strict Spay/Neuter Contract via Spay Secure Service Contract. ***

Spay/Neuter procedure must be completed by 8 month birthday-no exceptions.

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