Hi Cecile,

Welcome to Stokeshire Doodle School – we’re so excited to officially have Poppy enrolled!

Over the next month, she’ll be working closely with our trainer Katie & Karlee, who will focus on building a calm, confident, and well-mannered foundation tailored to your family’s lifestyle. We know how much she is already loved, and we’re honored to be part of her early development.

Poppy’s Info & Training

• Puppy Name: Poppy

• Breed: Australian Mountain Doodle

• Color/Markings: Blue Merle Tri Parti Female

• Go-Home Day: Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM

• Pickup Location:
  📍 W4954 County Road O, Medford, WI 54451
  📅 Schedule or update pickup here

• Training Dates:
  📆 Start: August 9, 2025
  📆 End: August 30, 2025

• Trainer: Katie with Karlee

• Progress Updates: Via Email

Prep & Resources

To help you prepare, here are some key links:

• 🛍 What to Buy Before Poppy Comes Home

• 🐾 Potty Training Guide (Free Download)

• 📆 Doodle School Daily Schedule

• 🩺 First Vet Visit Checklist

Poppy’s Transition Plan

Welcome home, Poppy!
This guide outlines what to expect during the first week, how to adapt her schedule, and how to keep her training and progress on track.

Transition Period

Poppy has completed several weeks of foundational training. You can expect a brief adjustment period as she acclimates to your home, routine, and handlers. Consistency, structure, and patience will help maintain her progress and confidence.

Daily Schedule

Evening Routine

• After-Dinner Potty Breaks: 6:00 PM, 7:30 PM, 9:00 PM

• Last Water Offering: 6:00 PM

• High-Energy Play: 7:00–7:30 PM

• Final Potty Break: 10:00–10:15 PM

• Wind-Down: 9:00–10:30 PM

• Crate Bedtime: 10:30–11:00 PM

Morning Routine

• Wake-Up & Potty: 6:30–7:00 AM

• Breakfast: 6:45 AM

• Training Sessions: 8:00 AM & 2:30 PM (~45 mins each)

• “Brunch” via Training Rewards: Late morning

• Dinner: 5:30 PM

Nap Windows

• 8:15–10:15 AM

• 12:00–2:30 PM

• 8:00–9:00 PM (quiet time)

Potty vs. House Training

• Potty Training: Score 9 – Consistently eliminates outside. Minimal accidents.

• House Training: Score 5 – Developing awareness indoors. Supervised freedom only.

👉 Poppy can hold it for 2–3 hours during the day and up to 8 hours overnight. Accidents may occur during transitions—0–2 per week is normal.

Eating Outside the Crate

Poppy has been practicing polite “sit and wait” manners. We recommend crate meals for the first week at home, then transition gradually:

1. Ask for “Sit” inside crate

2. Place food bowl just outside crate door

3. Open door & give “Break” command

4. Reward calm approach and eating

Training Cues Learned So Far

• “Poppy, come” – Recall

• “Sit” – Sit down

• “Down” – Lie down

• “Wait” – Stay at door, food, crate

• “Go Potty” – Eliminate outside

• “Break” – Release cue

• “Crate” – Go into crate

• “Leave it” – Stop and ignore

• “Drop it” – Release item

• “Settle” – Calm, lie down in crate or mat

(Poppy has not yet begun formal training for “Place” or “Heel.”)

Final Notes

The first week is about bonding, structure, and creating a safe, predictable routine. You’re laying the foundation for Poppy’s long-term success.

We’re always here for questions, encouragement, or training tips. Wishing you a beautiful first week with Poppy!

– James & Katie Stokes
Stokeshire Designer Doodles