wogo® training
Used in Social Puppy and Puppy Day Camp, our signature WoGo® training helps puppies learn to play and communicate well—and connect with you when they’re excited or nervous. The goal: confident puppies who can have fun, slow down, read body language and respond appropriately around other dogs and people.
SLOW STARTS
We begin with separation to set a calm, safe tone for shyer puppies and food puzzles to help outgoing puppies settle.
CONTROLLED PLAY
We encourage calm, side-by-side play with soft mouths, turn-taking and a balance of the whoa and the go through
protection | continual reading and responding to the needs of puppies who are avoidant, overwhelmed or tired of playing
boundaries | leashes and anchoring for forward puppies
breaks | inside an exercise pen as needed
basic skills training | encourages play breaks and learning of how to respond around excitement and other dogs (name, sit, down, come, going into crate, obstacle exploration)
relaxation | calming protocols to lower heart rates and cortisol stress hormone levels
PUPPY MATCHING + management
We match and manage puppies based on play stages and styles. Visit our play stages page to learn more.
IMPULSE CONTROL
We help puppies learn to control their impulses through
prevention of mouthing and jumping on people
games | gentle || treats to you || hand || gotcha || run, run, sit
WORLDLY SOCIALIZATION
We provide positive exposure to sights, sounds, handling, grooming and everyday objects.
COOL DOWNS
We encourage relaxation, calmness and connection at the end of sessions.
PROGRESS TRACKING
We track, record and report on every puppy’s play-stage progress so we can keep parents informed and set each puppy up for success.