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Foundation Block 1 is an intentional early investment in your dog’s emotional health, confidence, and ability to safely navigate the world. Rather than waiting for problems to arise, invest NOW to set the foundation for an awesome family dog!

Most serious behavior issues begin with fear, confusion, or lack of early support. This program addresses those risks before they become lifelong challenges.

What Families Gain From This Investment

By the end of Foundation Block 1, families typically see:

  • An easy to live with family dog
  • Reduced risk of fear-based aggression toward people and dogs
  • Positive associations with grooming, restraint, and veterinary handling
  • Confidence in new environments rather than shutdown or over-arousal
  • A dog who can recover quickly from stress instead of escalating.
Build the foundation that everything else depends on.

Family dog Foundations 1 is designed to give puppies and young dogs the emotional resilience, confidence, and skills they need to succeed—not just in training, but in real life. This program focuses on fear-free foundations, thoughtful socialization, and cooperative handling, setting dogs up for long-term success as they grow.


The earlier a solid foundation is built, the easier future training becomes.

Program Details

Duration: 6 weeks
Schedule: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Dates: February 3 – March 12
Location: Family Fido Farm
Includes:12 structured day training sessions
4 owner group classes: 2/12, 2/19, 2/26 and 3/5

What We Focus On

  • Fear-free handling and cooperative care
  • Confidence in new experiences
  • Appropriate dog and human social skills
  • Early training foundations using positive reinforcement
  • Grooming and body handling prep without pressure
  • Calm transitions, settling, and recovery from excitement

Who This Program Is For

  • Puppies and young dogs
  • Dogs new to training or structured environments
  • Dogs who need confidence building and positive early experiences
  • Families who want to prevent fear, anxiety, and behavior issues before they start

This program is appropriate for puppies and young dogs; earlier enrollment leads to better long-term outcomes.
Small Group, High Support

  • Maximum of 4 dogs in the program
  • Individual attention within a structured group environment
  • Carefully managed interactions to support learning, not overwhelm

Progress Evaluation
Each dog receives a written evaluation at the end of the program, including trainer comments and readiness for the next level.

Dogs are assessed on:

  • Patience – waiting, frustration tolerance, recovery
  • Trainability – engagement, learning ability, responsiveness
  • Confidence – comfort with handling, environments, novelty
  • Social Skills – appropriate interaction and recovery

What Comes Next
Family Dog 1 prepares dogs to move confidently into:

Family Dog 2: Beginner Training and


Day Training and Enrichment Academy

$600.00

8 Days of Training, Enrichment, and Socialization at The Family Fido with 4 group owner education classes!

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  • Home
  • About Us
  • Training Services
    • In-home Puppy Training
    • Day Training
    • Board and Train
    • Private Training/Behavior Counseling
    • Drop-in Sessions
    • Puppy Class
  • Daycare & Boarding
  • Rescue Dog Support
  • Grooming