At Longoriahaus, your dog will begin their Board and Train or Day Training program in a controlled learning facility. This environment allows us to introduce new concepts and build foundational skills with minimal distractions. Once your puppy has a solid grasp of these basics, they’ll transition to a comfortable home environment with their assigned dog trainer. This crucial step helps them generalize their learning to a more typical home setting, making the transition back to your house smoother. To ensure personalized attention, each dog trainer cares for a limited number of dogs at any given time.

Puppies can start the Canine Launch Pad at Longoriahaus Dog Training anytime between 4 and 7 months old.

The program is divided into two phases:

• Phase One (4–7 months) — Introduces essential skills, polite manners, and positive social experiences during your puppy’s critical learning stage.

• Phase Two (7–12 months) — Builds on the foundation from Phase One with more advanced skills, stronger focus around distractions, and continued confidence building.

Some families complete just Phase One, while others continue into Phase Two for added reliability and maturity in their dog’s behavior. It is recommended to do both phases for the strongest foundation. We’ll help you decide which is best based on your puppy’s progress and your goals.

Yes. For the safety of all dogs in the program, puppies must be fully vaccinated before starting. That means they’ve completed two rounds of DHPP and their rabies vaccine, and it has been at least 10 days since their final round. The Canine Launch Pad is a hands-on, interactive program where puppies share spaces, toys, and training time. Being fully vaccinated keeps every puppy safe while they learn, play, and grow. 

Proof of your puppy’s vaccinations is required seven days before the start of their training program. Records must come directly from your veterinarian and can be emailed, uploaded, or brought in person.

At Longoriahaus, we believe in keeping you fully informed! We provide comprehensive weekly training updates for all Board & Train and Day Training clients. You’ll receive a detailed summary outlining your puppy’s progress, the skills they’re learning, any fun outings they’ve experienced, and what’s planned for the upcoming weeks. These updates also include action photos and videos so you can visually see your puppy’s development and how much fun they’re having!

In our Board & Train option, your dog stays with us Monday through Friday for both weeks, allowing for maximum focus and immersion. With Day Training, you drop your dog off in the morning and pick them up in the afternoon, giving you the opportunity to enjoy evenings together while still getting professional training during the day. Both include homework and at-home trainings that are recommended to imbed the well-behaved behavior in your lifestyle.