Puppy Prey Drive

Puppy Prey Drive Development (6 Weeks)

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Identify it. Shape it. Channel it correctly.

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The Puppy Prey Drive Development program is a focused 6-week course designed for dogs 8 months old and younger to evaluate and develop natural prey drive in a controlled, productive way.

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Prey drive is a critical component in working, sport, and protection dogs. This program helps determine your dog’s natural instincts while teaching owners how to properly channel that energy into structured engagement rather than chaos.

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This is not about creating aggression — it’s about building clarity, confidence, and purpose in a dog’s natural drives.

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What This Program Focuses On

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During this 6-week course, trainers work with each dog to:

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• Evaluate natural prey drive tendencies

• Build controlled engagement and focus

• Introduce safe drive-building exercises

• Develop confidence and environmental boldness

• Strengthen handler-dog interaction

• Teach owners how to properly manage drive

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Each class is 45 minutes, allowing for focused, productive sessions without overwhelming young dogs.

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Who This Program Is For​

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• Puppies showing high energy or chase instincts

• Owners considering sport or protection work

• Dogs preparing for future advanced training

• Anyone wanting to better understand their dog’s natural drives

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Prerequisite for Protection Training​

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Completion of Puppy Prey Drive Development is required before entering any Protection program, ensuring dogs are mentally and temperamentally suited for that level of work.

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Drive properly developed early leads to clearer, safer training later.