Getting or already have a puppy
and a whole lotta questions?
We've got the answers in our
NEW Proton Puppy membership!
It's like having a personal puppy
professional in your pocket!
“I JUST WANT A WELL-BEHAVED PUPPY”
We hear you. Puppies are hard work! This membership is designed to help you and your new puppy thrive, not just survive.
ARE YOU ALSO...
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Looking for something more than a traditional 5-week basic puppy manners class? Needing more than generic, cookie-cutter tips and guidance? Looking for affordable access to a certified, professional trainer? Confused by the conflicting info on social media? Befuddled by behaviors? Musing on management? Curious about cooperative care? Pondering problem prevention? Interested in puppy development, socialization, and communication? Hoping to set your puppy up for success at the groomer or the vet?
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Let's grow your puppy together!
INVESTMENT:
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$190 for the first two months
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$70 each additional month
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Enrollment is open for puppies under 4 months of age. Membership can be maintained until your pup reaches 12 months
Contact us to learn how you can receive an extra month
simply by enrolling before your puppy arrives at home!
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WHAT YOU GET:
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2 virtual group sessions each month; limited to 4 participants and primarily devoted to Q & A, discussions, and training demos with coaching
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A community of commiserating puppy parents who can offer empathy and understanding
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Individual attention without the price of private lessons
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A certified, professional trainer in your back pocket
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Personalized, reliable resources, handouts, and training plans
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A jumpstart on modern, ethical training methods to train and socialize your puppy!
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An introduction to clicker training and all the fun that follows
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A better understanding of how dogs learn (spoiler alert: they are always learning!)
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A solid foundation on which to build and guide your puppy into adulthood
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Skills to head off problem behaviors before they even begin
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Relief from having to figure it all out on your own
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Local, Chicago southside residents: optional socialization field trips for $50 each; limited to 2 participants at a time
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Future access to private training as an established client and at a substantially discounted rate!
WHY IS THIS SERVICE REMOTE?
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We are offering you support beyond your puppy primer classes--which we strongly encourage you to attend ASAP. Think of a Proton Puppy membership as your supplemental instruction, an AP class, or a head start on a happy life with your pup. You can learn from other puppy parents and maybe even make playdate plans!
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In our personal and professional experience, puppy parents often have many questions that can't be answered in a rushed group setting. The internet is full of competing, and frequently incorrect or misguided, information. That noise can prevent you from reaching your goals. And sometimes we already have the answers to our questions, yet still want feedback and reassurance.
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Puppies change and grow nearly every day, and their behavior doesn't stop adapting after the end of your 5-week training class. We'd venture to say you're just getting started!
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Personal and private dog training can run anywhere from $75 to $225 or more per hour. Because we meet remotely in a small group setting, we can offer individualized support at an affordable price. Memberships are an evolving trend in the dog training industry, allowing us to help even more dogs and their people.
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What gear do I need to get started?
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A device on which you can attend Zoom sessions
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Clients with coaching needs should have access to a well-lit quiet space with room to move around and the ability to use a laptop or computer with a camera during sessions. Smartphone cameras are not advisable as it will be difficult to view your coach's visual instructions in real-time.
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A clicker, treat bag, harness, and 6’ leash
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Treats (pea-sized and of varying value)
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Other tools like toys, mats, dog beds, baby gates, will be determined according to your needs