Bootcamp™
Bootcamp™
Bootcamp™
The focused start — for families who need the foundation, not the full four weeks. Exclusively for Stokeshire puppies.
A Steadier Beginning. Without the Overwhelm.
Bootcamp™ is Stokeshire's short-form formation experience — designed for families who want an intentional, professional start without the full 4-week imprinting commitment of Doodle School™.
It is not about accelerating outcomes. It is about creating the conditions where good habits take root — quietly, steadily, and with intention.
During Bootcamp, your puppy lives full-time with an experienced Stokeshire trainer, receiving consistent guidance, calm routine, and developmentally appropriate support tailored to their specific stage of growth. Every day is shaped by predictability, repetition, and nervous-system awareness.
Bootcamp™ vs. Doodle School™
Both programs share the same Stokeshire standard, the same $200/day rate, and the same in-home immersion model. The difference is scope, depth, and what your family is ready to commit to.
| Bootcamp™ | Doodle School™ | |
|---|---|---|
| Duration | 1, 2, or 3 weeks · fully à la carte · scoped at consultation | 4 full weeks · 28 days |
| Focus | Core foundations — crate, potty, settling, early social | Full imprint curriculum — all foundations + obedience, grooming, leash, daily exposures |
| Customization | Fully scoped to your goals and timeline | Standardized 4-week curriculum, individually paced |
| Training Depth | Foundation · not finished | Foundation + skills · not finished |
| Ideal Family | Families wanting a smoother transition | Families wanting the deepest possible start |
| Investment | $200/day · total set at consultation | $200/day · $5,600 for 4 weeks |
Bootcamp is intentionally flexible — a fully customizable à la carte option tailored to your puppy's temperament, your schedule, and your family's specific needs. Families may also extend into the full Doodle School™ experience if desired, subject to availability.
Five Things Your Puppy Develops in Bootcamp.
These are introductions — not mastery. Think of it as the first chapter of a book your family will continue writing at home.
Crate Comfort & Potty Rhythm
Crate is introduced as a den — a place of rest, safety, and predictability. Timed potty outings build a structured rhythm from the first day. Nighttime settling is established so your puppy arrives already accustomed to the crate, not fighting it.
Social Confidence & Healthy Exposure
Gentle, calibrated experiences from our 80-point socialization checklist: men, women, children, new surfaces, household sounds, car rides, controlled interactions. Each exposure is matched to the puppy's current threshold — never forced, always positive. This is what builds the emotional flexibility behind therapy-caliber temperaments.
Foundational Manners
Light introductions to Sit, Come, a positive interrupter, calm settling, discouraging jumping, and polite handling. These are introduced gently through positive reinforcement at the puppy's natural developmental pace. The goal is durable association, not performance.
Leash & Handling Basics
Collar and harness desensitization, early leash exposure, and vet-style touch conditioning are woven into daily life. Ears, paws, coat, and teeth are handled consistently and gently so that grooming, vet visits, and daily care are already familiar when your puppy comes home.
Emotional Regulation
The most important outcome of Bootcamp isn't a command — it's a nervous system. We cultivate the puppy's ability to settle after excitement, to recover from novelty without spiraling, and to return to calm. A puppy who can self-regulate is a puppy any family can live with — and any trainer loves to work with.
Predictable Rhythm. Every Single Day.
Predictability is a cornerstone of early neurological development. Your puppy's day follows a consistent, gentle flow that balances rest, learning, play, and socialization. Every trainer adjusts the details to the individual puppy — the structure stays constant.
Your Puppy's Trainer
Karlee Batchelder
Karlee is the professional trainer behind Stokeshire's Doodle School™ and Bootcamp™ programs. Her work is grounded in classical conditioning, positive reinforcement, and a deep understanding of canine developmental psychology.
What sets Karlee apart is her attunement. She reads puppies with precision, knowing when to push and when to rest, when to introduce novelty and when a puppy simply needs quiet. This is the work that separates boutique formation from volume programs.
Priced by the Day. Scoped to Your Needs.
Want early structure without the full four-week commitment. Have specific transition goals. Are working with demanding schedules or young children at home. Intend to continue training with a professional after their puppy comes home. Value a smoother first month over starting from scratch with an 8-week-old.
A Steadier Start Is Worth Planning For.
Bootcamp spots are extremely limited and reserved at Selection Day. Begin your journey with Stokeshire to secure your puppy and your training placement.
Bootcamp Estimator
Choose the date your puppy would have gone home at 8 weeks (Bootcamp start date) and the final go-home / pickup date after training. Bootcamp is billed for each day in care, including the final pickup/delivery day. WI sales tax (5.5%) and the daily rate are applied by default.
