The Brave Pup Project

A husbandry skills class for growing puppies — shaping confidence, one care skill at a time.

✨ What is The Brave Pup Project?

The Brave Pup Project is an 8-week, in-person class that helps puppies learn to feel calm and confident during grooming, vet visits, and everyday handling. Designed for puppies aged 14 weeks to 8 months, this unique course focuses on building cooperative care skills through positive reinforcement, shaping, and science-based training.

Whether it's nail trims, ear cleaning, or the dreaded blow dryer — this course breaks big challenges into small, positive steps, helping your puppy become a brave, willing participant in their own care.

🧠 Why It Matters

Stressful grooming or vet experiences don’t just “go away with age” — they grow if left unaddressed.
By introducing these skills early and kindly, your puppy learns that handling is safe, rewarding, and even fun.

Brave pups become confident adults who:

  • Accept brushing, nail trims, and exams calmly

  • Cooperate during vet appointments

  • Tolerate grooming tools and restraint without panic

  • Trust their humans — even in unfamiliar situations

🛁 What Your Puppy Will Learn

Each week, your puppy will be gently introduced to new care-related challenges with:

  • Nail trims & paw handling

  • Brushing & body handling

  • Ear cleaning & teeth brushing

  • Vet visit prep & cooperative restraint

  • Muzzle training

  • Grooming tools: tubs, tables, dryers, and clippers

  • Consent cues, calm stationing & enrichment games

📘 What’s Included

  • Weekly 1-hour in-person class

  • Printed student workbook & enrichment tracker

  • Hands-on instruction & demonstrations

  • “Brave Pup in Training” kit (with supplies based on tier)

  • Graduation certificate

  • Personalized trainer support throughout the program

📍 Class Details

  • When: Tuesday, June 17, 2025 - 8 weekly sessions (1 hour each)

  • Where: Indoors at our facility

  • Who: Puppies aged 8 weeks to 8 months

  • How Many: Maximum 4 puppies per group

  • Training Style: Marker/shaping-focused, science-based training

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💬 Ready to Raise a Brave Pup?

Spots are extremely limited to maintain a calm learning space.
Book early to reserve your spot — you, your future groomer, anyone handling your dog (and vet!) will thank you!

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