Stokeshire Doodle School™

Foundational Formation Program

Planning Investment: $5,600
(Four weeks · $200 per day)

Stokeshire Doodle School™ is our signature early-life formation experience—designed not as obedience training, but as a deliberate process of routine-building, emotional regulation, and confident transition into family life.

Rather than emphasizing commands or performance, Doodle School™ focuses on the foundations that matter most in the first weeks: daily structure, crate confidence, household rhythm, and thoughtful social exposure. This is the core of The Stokeshire Method™—helping puppies arrive home calm, adaptable, and prepared to integrate smoothly into real family environments.

This program is best suited for families who value predictability, continuity, and a well-paced beginning—not a rushed handoff.

What Doodle School™ Includes

• Four weeks of immersive early-life formation

• Consistent daily routines and crate confidence are reinforced over time

• Environmental conditioning within a home-like setting

• Age-appropriate social exposure and intentional handling

• Emphasis on calm transitions and emotional balance—not command performance

Your puppy is cared for under the direct oversight of Katie Stokes, lead Doodle School™ trainer, whose hands-on, highly intentional work is foundational to The Stokeshire Method™.

Investment & Extensions

$200 per day
$5,600 total for the four-week program

Extended formation beyond four weeks may be available at $200/day, based on puppy readiness, developmental fit, and trainer availability. Our team will guide you toward the most appropriate formation path.

Enrollment & Timing

• Families should indicate interest in Doodle School™ by the puppy’s 6-week birthday

• Enrollment is finalized and paid at selection (approximately 6 weeks of age)

• Formation begins at 8 weeks of age, when early routine has the greatest long-term impact

• Early starts may be possible depending on development and litter timing

• Training cannot be delayed beyond the start window, as early consistency is foundational to long-term success

Pickup & Travel Coordination

Pickup or delivery should be scheduled to coincide with your puppy’s Doodle School™ graduation.

Flight nanny services are subject to size and airline restrictions. Our team will guide you through timing, routing, and planning considerations well in advance to ensure a smooth transition home.

Training Is a Continuum — Not a Handoff

Doodle School™ establishes momentum—it does not replace your role.

All formation is delivered using The Stokeshire Method™, with a structured handoff and continued guidance through the Stokeshire App, ensuring the routines established here are reinforced seamlessly at home.

Your puppy’s long-term success depends on continuity—consistent expectations, familiar routines, and aligned guidance across environments.

After Graduation: Your Role

When your puppy goes home, you’ll receive:

• A clear summary of routines and expectations established during Doodle School™

• Guidance for maintaining those routines in your home environment

• Recommendations for next-step training aligned with The Stokeshire Method™

Many families continue with:

• A local trainer we help you vet and align

• A Stokeshire-recommended online or hybrid course

• Ongoing private or group instruction suited to their lifestyle

Puppies thrive when expectations are consistent across environments.
Training works best when everyone speaks the same language.

Why This Matters

Puppies do not graduate finished.
They transitioned prepared.

Doodle School™ is intentionally designed to:

• Reduce overwhelm in the earliest weeks

• Build habits that are easy to maintain at home

• Give families a calm, confident starting point

The families who experience the greatest success understand this truth:

Training isn’t something you buy.
It’s something you participate in.