You have done your research and you found Crossfield Doodles to be your top match for an ethically bred, health certified and home-raised Doodle. Congratulations!! You are getting the dreamy coat, those adoring eyes and even the PAWfect color of your dreams! But, you’re a little nervous to bring this adorable, 8-week old puppy into your home. Will he be sad to leave his littermates? How do you train her to sleep in a crate? Will he like to walk on a leash? Did you just carpet your home? Are you determined to give this pup it’s best start (and know you’re not good at the foundational stuff?) Is your work and family life busy enough, and you have heard of the magical stuff of the TRAINED PUPPY? Well, my friend, let us introduce you to the alluring vixen: Crossfield Doodles, Trained!
Crossfield Doodles excels at providing our clients with various training options that can be customized to your needs, desires, and timeframe. Our trained puppies will be ready to go home at 11, 12, 16, 20 and even 24 weeks of age, depending on the program you choose. Wait, I can bring home a puppy that has been trained, received all vet care, and is ready to walk on a leash in my neighborhood? Yes you can!
Tell me more!!
Crossfield Doodles has been offering a foundational training program for years!
Here is a sample of the unsolicited feedback from clients bringing home their trained puppy:
"Worth Every Cent..."
This has been worth every cent I spent on her and training! Day two and despite my need for control and need to figure out a good schedule… SHE IS Amazing!!!!!!!!!! She is so sweet and calm and so well behaved and follows commands well. She is loving be loved on by us and all of the neighborhood. She sat calmly by watching the crazy boys run with nerf guns and bikes and cars and usual mayhem. She enjoys some ruff housing and crazy play. I don’t think I could of asked for better than this!
"Shout out to our amazing trainer.."
I want to give a shout out to our amazing trainer. Yesterday we brought home Kali (Erica #luluandmilo). She is our second Crossfield Doodle but the first one we had trained. This time was A LOT easier!! Kali is a doll who has adjusted so well and already obeys commands. I learned so much that will help me with our other pup. So glad we went the formal training route this time!
"We are madly in love..."
We are madly in love with her already and we can’t believe how well behaved she is!!! We highly recommend the training program and a Crossfield Doodles puppy!
"Sweetest, well-mannered dog"
I just wanted to thank you from the bottom of my heart. My dog is the best dog I have ever owned and I have owned some truly amazing dogs. He is the sweetest well mannered dog in the world. We love him so much! Thank you!
"We couldn't be happier..."
Just a little note to let you know all is going so wonderful with our baby Daytona Mae! We couldn’t be happier! She has molded into our family as if she was always here with us! She is AMAZING, the only word to describe her! In the couple of days that we have had her she has filled our lives with so much joy and laughter. She is just that cute and funny ! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for giving us such a great puppy and we are thankful for our trainer who did so much magic with Daytona Mae and worked with her to perfect her! We are truly grateful for everything and will surely recommend you and Crossfield to our friends and family!
Crossfield Doodles FOUNDATIONS
Foundations is our basic training package. Your puppy transfers to his trainer on the 8-week take home date. Your puppy will board and train for a full 3 weeks. Puppies are socialized with adults and children as well as other dogs. Our trainers implement a consistent training routine which lays the foundation for you to continue at home. Your trainer will provide you with your pup’s routine when you pick up your puppy on the scheduled “Trained Puppy Going Home” day.
What is worked on in the Foundations Program?
- Night-time crate training
- Day-time crate training
- House training: for up to 2 hour stretches each day
Our trainers will work toward the goal of getting your pup to be “Accident Free” for crating as well as free-range times in the house. Each pup will demonstrate his own level of mastery during the three weeks of training.
- Leash walking and going potty on-leash training
- Introductory Command Training: sit, stay, come, etc.
- Socialization with other dogs, pets, and children
What is the cost of Foundations?
Crossfield Foundations is $2,700. Clients pay this in addition to the contract price for a trained puppy. Please be advised that all training costs are non-refundable once puppy has transferred to our training program.
Who is training my puppy?
We use a variety of trainers and we maintain the schedule for trainers. Foundations trainers have worked with us for years and come from a variety of backgrounds: Vet techs, active families experienced with puppies, professional trainers and even retired dog owners make up the wonderful team of Crossfield Foundations Trainers. In order to provide the best care to clients and puppies, trainers are managed by our Training Liaison.
What else is included in my puppy training?
- 7 week Vaccination and wellness exam
- 10 week Vaccination and wellness exam
- Lifetime Registered Microchip
- Health Guarantee
- Notes from training including the routine your trainer followed and the commands employed by your trainer
Crossfield Doodles PREMIUM
Crossfield Premium is available for 4 weeks – 16 weeks. The duration you choose should reflect your particular goals. The longer your pup trains, the longer the pup will have to master skills. We expect Premium pups to demonstrate a continued growth in their ability to hold commands by adding time, distance and even distraction. In our PREMIUM training program, your doodle will progress through multiple stages of training difficulty and standards, depending on the length of program you choose.
Crossfield Premium allows time to instill good behavior in your doodle. Our trainer assists your classy companion in those early development stages, evaluates your pups motivations and desire to please, and identifies the best way to lead your pup through those developmental leaps. Better yet, at the end of training, your trainer will meet with you and teach you how to become your pup’s new trainer!
What is the cost of Premium?
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Premium cost is added to the cost of your puppy price. Please be advised that all training costs are non-refundable once puppy has transferred to our training program.
- Crossfield Premium:
- $3,700 for a total of 4 weeks of training
- puppy goes home at 12 weeks of age
- 3 month old
- Crossfield Premium +4:
- $7,500 for a total of 8 weeks of training
- puppy goes home at 16 weeks of age
- 4 month old
- Crossfield Premium +8:
- $11,750 for a total of 12 weeks of training
- puppy goes home at 20 weeks of age
- 5 month old
- Crossfield Premium +12
- $16,000 for a total of 16 weeks of training;
- puppy goes home at 24 weeks of age
- 6 month old
- Crossfield Premium:
Who is training my puppy?
Pups enrolled in Crossfield Premium will train with a Certified Trainer.
WHAT ARE THE GOALS FOR EACH PREMIUM PACKAGE?
Crossfield Premium:
- Night-time crate training: Accident Free
- Day-time crate training: up to 2 hours Accident Free
- House training: Out-of-crate, indoors for 2 hours, Accident Free
- Leash walking and going potty on-leash
- Puppy introduced to heel at your left side
- Puppy introduced to sit when you stop
- Mastery of Commands: sit, stay, come
- Additional Commands
- Place-Holds the command when you drop the leash
- Back (used for entering/exiting doors)
- Socialization with other dogs, pets, and children
- Trip to the store or park
- Grooming
- Weekly brushing: body, face and paws
- Nails trimmed
- Eyes trimmed at 11 weeks
- Paws washed and dried according to weather upon entering the home
- Vet Care
- 7 week Vaccination and wellness exam
- 10 week Vaccination and wellness exam
Crossfield Premium +4:
- Night-time crate training: Accident Free
- Day-time crate training: up to 3 hours Accident Free
- House training: Out-of-crate, indoors for 3 hours, Accident Free
- Leash walking and going potty on-leash
- Puppy learns to heel at your left side
- Introduced to loose lease
- Puppy learns to sit when you stop
- Puppy learns to heel at your left side
- Mastery of Commands: sit, stay, come, down
- Additional Commands
- Place-Holds the command when you drop the leash and walk away
- Back (used for entering/exiting doors)
- Socialization with other dogs, pets, and children
- Regular trips to dog friendly stores and local parks
- Grooming
- Weekly brushing: body, face and paws
- Eyes trimmed at 11 weeks
- Puppy cut around eyes, ears and paws at 14 weeks
- Nails trimmed
- Paws washed and dried according to weather upon entering the home
- Vet Care
- 7 week Vaccination and wellness exam
- 10 week Vaccination and wellness exam
- 13 week Vaccination and wellness exam
Crossfield Premium +8:
- Night-time crate training: Accident Free
- Day-time crate training: up to 4 hours Accident Free
- House training: Out-of-crate, indoors for 3 hours, Accident Free
- Leash walking and going potty on-leash
- Puppy heels at your left side with a loose leash
- Puppy sits when you stop
- Mastery of Commands: sit, stay, come, down
- Additional Commands
- Place-Holds the command with distraction
- Back-puppy sits at doors for leash/collar and waits to exit/enter upon command
- Socialization with other dogs, pets, and children
- Regular trips to dog friendly stores and local parks
- Grooming
- Weekly brushing: body, face and paws
- Eyes trimmed at 11 weeks
- Puppy cut around eyes, ears and paws at 14 weeks and 18 weeks
- Professional groom at 20 weeks
- Nails trimmed
- Paws washed and dried according to weather upon entering the home
- Vet Care
- 7 week Vaccination and wellness exam
- 10 week Vaccination and wellness exam
- 13 week Vaccination and wellness exam +Rabies
- 16 week Vaccination and wellness exam
- Canine Good Citizen
- Performs and demonstrates 7 of the 10 CGC Behaviors
- Passes an informal pre-test
Crossfield Premium +12:
- Night-time crate training: Accident Free
- Day-time crate training: up to 4 hours Accident Free
- House training: Out-of-crate, indoors for 3 hours, Accident Free
- Leash walking and going potty on-leash
- Puppy heels at your left side with a loose leash
- Puppy sits when you stop
- Mastery of Commands: sit, stay, come, down
- Additional Commands
- Place-Holds the command with distraction
- Back-puppy sits at doors for leash/collar and waits to exit/enter upon command
- Socialization with other dogs, pets, and children
- Regular trips to dog friendly stores and local parks
- Grooming
- Weekly brushing: body, face and paws
- Eyes trimmed at 11 weeks
- Puppy cut around eyes, ears and paws at 14 weeks, 18 weeks & 20 weeks
- Professional groom at 22 weeks
- Nails trimmed
- Paws washed and dried according to weather upon entering the home
- Vet Care
- 7 week Vaccination and wellness exam
- 10 week Vaccination and wellness exam
- 13 week Vaccination and wellness exam +Rabies
- 16 week Vaccination and wellness exam
- Canine Good Citizen
- Passes the CGC
COMPARE OUR PROGRAMS
Will I get updates on my puppy’s training?
Once your pup’s littermates go home, your puppy will transfer to his trainer! You will receive an email a few days after your pup transfers to the trainer so the two of you may connect. You may want to share your pup’s new name, or get updates on the training. We encourage all of this! We actually maintain a Training Liaison so that this process is seamless! Each Pup-in-Training will have their very own Google album which will be updated each week by the trainer with photos and video so you can see your pup in action.
How do I get started?
If you have not yet filled out our online application to adopt a puppy, please do so in order to begin the process. On the application, you may indicate that you are interested in adopting a trained puppy.
Add-On Options for Training
We are happy to provide information on any of our training options with you once you have filled out your online application and we have scheduled you for a phone conversation.
Training + Boarding
Trained puppies that need to stay after their home-going day may board for a maximum of 2 days at a cost of $100 a day for continued training and boarding. Availability for this extended stay is limited and not a guaranteed option. Contact us if you need to make this arrangement.
Training + Delivery and Training Session
We are pleased to offer the option of Delivery for Trained Puppies! Your trainer will deliver your puppy to your home and provide a one-hour, in-home Training Session with you and your family. This session will cover the basics of commands your puppy has mastered, daily schedule, and important tips to help keep your puppy moving forward in the training they have received during their 3-week, Stay-and-train time with us. The starting price of $550 includes puppy delivery to a service area within a 30 mile radius of our location.
Request for Puppy Training
If you have already been matched to a litter and have a reservation in place, please fill out the request form for training below. Our Training Liaison will be in contact with you and let you know whether or not your request can be honored.
Puppy Training Request Form
