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Start-Right Breeder Gift
~Your Puppy's First Weeks~
Our complimentary Module 1 and Module 2 of our DIY Puppy Guide and a Settle-In Presentation with Live Q&A — gifted by your breeder. This resource is designed to help your new puppy settle in confidently from day one and is most useful during the first week you bring your puppy home.
I bring together formal training, continuing education, and real-world experience to help puppies develop into confident, well-adjusted companions — without overwhelm for their families.
What's included in your start-right breeder gift:
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Module 1: Welcoming Home Your Puppy – Clear, practical guidance to help you navigate your puppy's first few days at home from Western Mass Dog Training’s DIY Puppy Training Guide.
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Module 2: Getting Through the First Few Weeks – Basics of house training and socialization from Western Mass Dog Training's DIY Puppy Training Guide.
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Live Puppy Settle-In Presentation + Q&A Call – Please fill out our live call registration form to sign up for the live call either Wednesday at 7pm or Saturday at 9am.
What's covered in the live call
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Welcoming Home Your Puppy: How to settle your puppy in the first few weeks so you're not overbuying or underprepared.
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How to Prevent Bad Behaviors: How crates, x-pens, tethers, and thoughtful home setup help prevent common early problems before they start.
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Potty Training Foundations: What to focus on in the first days to establish clear, reliable potty habits
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Critical Early Socialization Guidelines: How to ensure your puppy is comfortable in different environments and with different dogs and people.
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Q&A
How the guide and live presentation/Q&As support you
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Start with the Puppy Guide Modules 1 & 2 at your own pace
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Attend a live presentation where the material is reviewed and explained
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Ask questions specific to your puppy and home setup
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Learn from other families’ questions as well
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Attend as many Q&As as you like before your puppy turns 20 weeks of age
Many families find it helpful to attend more than once as new questions come up during the first weeks at home.
How it works
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Access these immediate links to Module 1 and Module 2 of the DIY Puppy Training Guide.
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Register for the live calls to let us know times that work for you.
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Attend the live settle-in presentation and Q&As
You’re welcome to attend as many Welcome Home Calls during your puppy’s first 20 weeks. Cameras are optional. You’re welcome to listen in if that’s all you can manage.
About the Trainer and Western Mass Dog Training
Hi, I’m Laurie Johnson, owner of Western Mass Dog Training. I specialize in puppy training, early socialization, and helping families navigate the first weeks at home with clarity and confidence. My approach emphasizes thoughtful management, prevention, and humane, science-based methods that support both puppies and the people who love them.
"In just three months, my high-energy Bernedoodle puppy learned important behavior skills I couldn’t have taught on my own. Laurie’s guidance made the early weeks manageable and set us up for success. I highly recommend her support for any puppy parent!” Cathy Roberts, Shelburne Falls, MA
Learn more about my background and training philosophy. See more training testimonials here.
Important Note
This group presentation is educational and supportive in nature. It is designed to provide general guidance for the early weeks with a new puppy and does not replace individualized training or behavior consultations.
Every puppy and household is different. If you have specific concerns or need more personalized support, additional training options are available through Western Mass Dog Training.
Ready To Get Started?
Get started right away with Module I: Welcoming Home Your Puppy and Module 2: Getting Through the First Few Weeks, then register to attend a live puppy settle-in presentation