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Early Training & Puppy Portfolio
Basic potty, crate, and obedience training starts at three weeks old, and every puppy goes home with a detailed training portfolio built around their specific progress.
Most breeders send a puppy home with a bag of kibble and a photocopied sheet of generic tips. At Mason's Inlet Retriever's in Hampstead, NC, every puppy goes home with a training portfolio and a real head start. Basic training, including potty, crate, and early obedience work, begins at three weeks old inside the family home.
By pickup day, the foundation is already laid. The training portfolio documents what the puppy has learned, what approaches worked best, and how to continue at home so you don't lose the momentum built in those first weeks. This is not a generic packet. It's a record of what was actually done with your specific dog, written by someone who has been raising Labradors for over 20 years.
Whether you've owned a Lab before or this is your first, the portfolio gives you a real roadmap. Ask Jennifer about it when you reach out about an upcoming litter.
Common questions
What training does my puppy receive before coming home?
Basic potty, crate, and obedience training begins at three weeks old. Every puppy goes home with a detailed portfolio that documents what was taught and how to continue making progress at home.
What exactly is the training portfolio?
It is a document Jennifer puts together for each individual puppy that records what training was done, what worked, and what to continue once the puppy arrives home. It is specific to your dog, not a generic handout.
Will I need to hire a professional trainer after bringing my puppy home?
That is entirely your call. The training portfolio gives you a documented foundation to build on whether you continue on your own or bring in a trainer. The early groundwork is done before pickup day.
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