From 8 weeks to finished.
A long-term development program that raises a puppy from foundation through finished working dog — built in stages, owned for life.
Advanced Protection
A focused, intensive 12-week course for dogs ready now — advanced off-leash obedience fused with controlled personal protection.
Raise & Train
A multi-stage journey from 8-week puppy through finished working dog — foundation, imprinting, professional development, and handler transfer.
Puppy Foundation
The earliest window — where engagement, confidence, and communication begin.
- Environmental exposure
- Engagement
- Social development
- Marker/reward foundation
- Crate/kennel development
- Basic obedience
- Confidence building
Owner Imprinting
The puppy spends the initial development period with the owner while establishing the foundation and relationship.
Professional Development
The dog returns to KC Canine for structured professional training.
Advanced Obedience
Commands are proofed to off-leash reliability in the real world.
- Off-leash obedience
- Recall
- Heel
- Place
- Environmental proofing
- Public neutrality
Working Development
For appropriately suited dogs — protection and control built on a solid obedience foundation.
- Drive development
- Protection foundations
- Advanced control
- Scenario development
- Handler defense
- Real-world proofing
Handler Transfer
The dog doesn't simply go home. The handler learns how to maintain what was built.
START AT 8 WEEKS
Raise a finished dog.
Limited availability. Schedule a consultation to discuss your puppy and build a development timeline.
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