Puppy Programs

Our Companion Program is designed for families seeking a luxury companion puppy with strong socialization foundations, early structure, and balanced temperament development. 

This program provides the essential groundwork needed for a successful transition into family life while allowing owners to continue personalized training within their own home. High-drive and advanced working prospects are not offered through this tier and may be retained exclusively for our advanced training programs.

Estimated Go Home Timeline

Puppies within the Companion Program typically go home at 8 Weeks of age.

Program Includes:

• Limited AKC registration           
• Temperament-based placement
• Early socialization exposure
• Crate & routine foundation
• Potty training introduction
• Grooming desensitization
• Age-appropriate vaccinations & deworming
• Microchip identification
• Feeding transition guidance
• Lifetime breeder support

What This Means

Temperament-Based Placement

Each puppy is evaluated individually for confidence level, energy level, engagement, sensitivity, and overall personality traits to help match the right puppy with the right family and lifestyle. 

Early Socialization Exposure

Puppies are introduced to:

• Household sounds
• Human interaction
• Handling exercises
• Different textures & surfaces
• Basic environmental exposure
• Age-appropriate play experiences

Crate & Routine Foundation

Puppies begin learning:

• Structured nap schedules
• Feeding routines
• Quiet kennel time
• Overnight crate exposure
• Calm transitions in and out of the crate

Potty Training Introduction

Puppies begin learning designated potty areas and structured bathroom routines to support easier house training transitions.

Grooming Desensitization

Puppies are introduced to:

• Brushing
• Nail handling
• Face & beard touching
• Ear handling
• Bathing exposure
• Blow dryer & grooming equipment sounds

Best For:

Families who want to raise, train, and develop their puppy themselves.

Ear Cropping

Ear cropping is available as an optional add-on. SEE EAR CROPPING SECTION ON WEBSITE 

 A $1000 Non-Refundable, but transferable to a future litter, Reservation Fee is required to secure your place on the reservation list. The remaining balance is due prior to your puppy's go home date.

Placement is limited and subject to approval.

Starting Investment: $10,500

A 50% non-refundable developmental retainer is required to enroll and reserve your puppy. The remaining balance is due no later than one week prior to go-home.

The Foundation Program is designed for families wanting a more structured puppy prior to take-home. Puppies in this program remain with us significantly longer to complete professional obedience foundations, confidence development, environmental exposure, household structure, and ear cropping with full aftercare, all under the guidance of our contracted personal protection trainer.

This program is designed for families who want to bypass many of the most demanding early puppy stages while still enjoying the experience of raising a young puppy.

Puppies remain with us and our training partner beyond the traditional go-home age to complete two full months of professional board-and-train work, foundational obedience, and structured socialization. High-drive and advanced working prospects are not offered through this tier and may be retained exclusively for our advanced training programs.

Family Participation Required

Enrollment in the Foundation Program requires active family participation throughout the puppy’s development, including scheduled visits, handler-introduction sessions, and a final transition/handoff appointment prior to go-home. This ensures the puppy bonds appropriately with its new family and that household routines are established before placement. Specific participation requirements are outlined in the Program Agreement at enrollment.

Estimated Go-Home Timeline

Puppies within the Foundation Program typically remain with us until approximately 16 weeks of age, allowing time for two full months of professional training plus complete recovery and posting from ear cropping.

Program Includes:

Everything included in the Companion Program, plus:

• Professional ear cropping with full veterinary aftercare and posting

• Two months of professional board-and-train (Wolfpack K9 Training)

• Basic obedience foundation

• Leash introduction

• Structured confidence building

• Socialization outings

• Household manners foundation

• Extended stay program

What This Means

Basic Obedience Foundation

Puppies begin learning:

• Sit

• Down

• Recall (“come”)

• Name recognition

• Marker word recognition

• Engagement with handler

• Basic responsiveness

Leash Introduction

Puppies begin:

• Walking on leash

• Following handler direction

• Learning leash pressure

• Reducing resistance and pulling behaviors

Structured Confidence Building

Exposure may include:

• Car rides

• New environments

• Different flooring surfaces

• Mild environmental stimulation

• Controlled confidence-building exercises

Socialization Outings

Puppies may receive supervised exposure to:

• Stores

• Outdoor environments

• Safe public areas

• New people

• Controlled distractions

Household Manners Foundation

Puppies begin learning:

• Calm indoor behavior

• Structured play

• Reduced jumping behaviors

• Appropriate boundaries

• Settling within the home environment

Extended Stay Program

Puppies enrolled in the Foundation Program remain in our care for approximately two additional months beyond standard go-home age. During this time, puppies live and train under the direct supervision of our contracted personal protection trainer, receiving structured daily routines, consistent handling, and professional-level foundation work not typically available through standard puppy placements.

This extended stay allows puppies to:

• Complete two full months of professional board-and-train

• Develop consistent routines under experienced, structured handling

• Build a stronger foundation before transitioning into their new home

• Recover fully from ear cropping under proper supervision and aftercare

Families receive regular updates and progress reports throughout the extended stay period.

Ear cropping is performed by a licensed veterinarian and is included as part of the Foundation Program. Timing is determined based on each puppy’s individual growth and development.

Program includes:

• Professional ear cropping performed under veterinary care

• Post-surgical monitoring

• Ear posting and taping throughout the healing process

• Ongoing adjustments as needed during the extended stay

• Full aftercare through the recovery period

Because posting and healing require several weeks of consistent monitoring, this procedure is best suited to puppies remaining in a structured program environment — making it a natural fit for the Foundation Program’s extended timeline.

A signed Foundation Program Agreement is required to reserve a puppy in this program. Contract terms available upon inquiry.

Starting Investment: $45,000 ( All-Inclusive)

This investment covers training, food, routine veterinary care, grooming, supplements, and preventative medications for the full duration of the program. A 50% non-refundable developmental retainer is required to enroll. The remaining balance is due no later than one week prior to go-home.

Program Overview

The Elite Companion Program — Level One Protection is designed for families seeking a highly developed luxury companion with advanced socialization, obedience foundations, lifestyle conditioning, and foundational personal protection awareness. This program focuses heavily on calm behavior, environmental neutrality, engagement, controlled alertness, and advanced real-world exposure.

Family Participation Required

Enrollment in the Elite Companion Program requires active family participation throughout the puppy’s development, including scheduled visits, handler-introduction sessions, and a final transition/handoff appointment prior to go-home. This ensures the puppy bonds appropriately with its new family and that household routines, control commands, and handling expectations are established before placement. Specific participation requirements are outlined in the Program Agreement at enrollment.

Estimated Go-Home Timeline

Puppies within the Elite Companion Program typically remain with us until approximately 10 months of age, depending on training progression, maturity, and individualized development goals.

Program Includes

Everything included in the Foundation Program, plus:

• Professional ear cropping with full veterinary aftercare and posting

• Advanced obedience development

• Public environment conditioning

• Off-switch development

• Advanced socialization exposure

• Personal protection foundations (Level One)

• Customized temperament matching

• Luxury concierge support

• Priority placement consideration

Advanced Obedience Development

Puppies continue progressing in:

• Extended sit/down duration

• Recall reliability

• Loose leash walking

• Place command duration

• Calm focus around distractions

• Threshold manners

• Controlled impulse work

Public Environment Conditioning

Puppies receive advanced exposure to:

• Crowds

• Busy environments

• Shopping areas

• Public sounds

• Grooming environments

• Environmental distractions

Off-Switch Development

Puppies are taught how to:

• Settle calmly indoors

• Relax within the home

• Transition from play to calmness

• Maintain composure during downtime

Personal Protection Foundations (Level One)

Level One introduces the foundational skills of personal protection work, built on top of a stable obedience and temperament base. This is not advanced bite work or apprehension training — it is the controlled, handler-directed foundation on which higher-level protection training is built. Puppies begin developing:

• Controlled alert/bark on command

• Boundary and threshold awareness (home, vehicle, property)

• Confident positioning and body presence near the handler

• Reliable out/release response on command

• Discernment between neutral and unfamiliar situations

• Handler-focused engagement under mild environmental pressure

All protection-foundation work is conducted exclusively by our contracted personal protection trainer in a controlled setting.

Customized Temperament Matching

Placement considerations may include:

• Household activity level

• Family structure

• Children

• Existing pets

• Lifestyle goals

• Desired temperament characteristics

Ear Cropping

Ear cropping is performed by a licensed veterinarian and is included as part of the Elite Companion Program. Timing is determined based on each puppy’s individual growth and development, with full post-surgical monitoring, posting, and aftercare provided throughout the healing period.

Program Goal

The goal of this program is to produce a companion that is confident, composed, socially stable, protection-aware, and comfortable in a variety of environments.

Best For

Families seeking a highly developed companion with advanced socialization, confidence, foundational protection awareness, and lifestyle readiness.

A signed Elite Companion Program Agreement is required to reserve a puppy in this program. Contract terms available upon inquiry.