Training Recommendations
You are getting ready to bring home your puppy! Let’s get a training plan in place!
This is such an exciting time for you and your family! To help ensure success for both your family and your new puppy, it’s important to have a training plan in place from the very beginning.
Our puppies are highly intelligent and naturally eager to please. Families who invest in professional training often tell us their Cherry Lane Doodle ends up being the “Valedictorian” of the class!
Without a plan, however, puppies can quickly pick up undesirable habits that are difficult to break. Puppies are like sponges—absorbing everything around them—so it’s crucial to teach them from day one what behaviors are acceptable and which are not. Starting early sets the foundation for a happy, well-mannered companion.
Training Recommendations
The following training options have been proven effective and are designed to fit a variety of lifestyles and needs.
Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Certificate
Each of the programs listed below can set your puppy on the path to earning their Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Certificate. Recognized as the gold standard in dog behavior, the CGC program tests and rewards well-mannered dogs who complete its 10-step evaluation. Successful dogs receive a certificate and/or the official AKC CGC title, while owners are encouraged to uphold the Responsible Dog Owner’s Pledge.
The CGC title is more than just an achievement—it’s often a prerequisite for many therapy dog certifications and serves as an excellent introduction to more advanced dog sports and activities.
From the Comfort of your Own Home
Baxter & Bella Online Puppy School
Train your puppy from the comfort of your own home with Baxter & Bella’s Online Puppy School! Families love this program for its clear, step-by-step curriculum that makes training simple and effective.
If you ever run into a challenge or have a question, your membership includes the ability to schedule a one-on-one online session with a Baxter & Bella trainer—at no extra cost!
Use my special code, CLD, for 25% of your lifetime membership when signing up. Click here to check out their website!
Board and Train
Canis Kidz Academy LLC
Canis Kidz Academy
Cherry Lane Doodles is thrilled to offer our families the option of sending their puppy directly from our home to Canis Kidz Academy! This means that when you bring your puppy home, the foundational training is already in place—setting you both up for long-term success. For our out of state families, Lynn will fly your puppy directly to you to go over all the training techniques.
Lynn, the trainer, provides frequent updates and shares YouTube videos throughout the training journey, so you’ll feel connected every step of the way. Please note that arrangements with Lynn must be made in advance to reserve your spot.
Watch a Cherry Lane Doodles Puppy’s Training Journey!
This video showcases a Cherry Lane Doodles puppy after completing her 3-week board-and-train program with our expert trainer, Lynn, from Canis Kidz Academy. Watch as the family meets their puppy for the very first time — a heartwarming moment!
For our out-of-state families, Lynn can even fly your puppy directly to your home, personally delivering them so she can teach you the training techniques she’s already taught your puppy, ensuring a smooth transition and continued success at home.
In Person Class Sessions
K9 Tailshakers in Frankfort, IL
K9 Tailshakers offers several training sessions to help fit your needs. We have several families who go to K9 Tailshakers for their training, grooming, boarding, and day care needs!