The first weeks with a new puppy shape everything that follows. They are also the most demanding. For families who would rather bypass the early stages of crate training, potty training, and socialization, our extended board and train program offers a truly elevated start. Each puppy receives dedicated, personalized attention every day. We build good habits, calm confidence, and a polished foundation.
A Thoughtful, Structured Stay
During their time with us, each puppy receives dedicated, personalized training focused on:
Potty training and crate training
Early socialization with new people, places, and experiences
Basic obedience
A healthy daily routine with age-appropriate expectations, so your family can move through the early puppy phase with far greater ease
Grooming Confidence
Grooming is woven into your puppy’s routine each week. They practice being brushed, gently handled, and lifted onto the grooming table, so future trips to the groomer feel perfectly ordinary rather than frightening. It is a foundation for a lifetime of positive grooming visits.
Our Approach
Puppies change quickly in their first months, and experience tells us when to teach, when to play, and when to let them rest. We reward what we want to see. Your puppy learns through praise, treats, and play, never pressure, which keeps them curious, eager, and happy to work with people.
Length and Investment
Choose a stay of one to four weeks, at $500 per week. A longer stay allows for more repetition, and repetition is what makes habits last. Your puppy comes home with a true head start, and you receive a clear plan for building on it.
Ongoing Support
A strong foundation only lasts when it carries over into your home. Puppies thrive on predictability, and the families who see the best long-term results keep up the same routines, rules, and expectations we practiced during the stay. We make that effortless by supporting you every step of the way:
Regular updates: Know exactly what your puppy is learning while they’re in our care.
Training videos: See how we teach each command, so you can use the same cues and techniques at home.
A personalized go-home schedule: A clear daily routine to follow when your puppy joins your family.
Follow-up support: We remain available to answer questions and help you troubleshoot after homecoming.
Think of our program as the head start and your follow-through as the finish line. We’ll send you home ready to carry it forward with confidence.
International Families
If you are outside the U.S. and need extra time to meet import requirements, longer stays may be available. Contact us, and we’ll plan around your timeline.
West Haven’s Extended Training Sign Up:
If you are currently on a West Haven reservation list and would like to add extended training, please complete the form below. We will email you within 24 hours with a few options to choose from, and we will note your reservation with the extra training.
