Trained Puppies
Built on the Foundation of Calm
Designed for real life
Customized Training 4-12 weeks
I reached out to Hilltop Labradoodles in September 2022 after my senior dog, Mo, passed away from old age at 15. I had lost my other senior, Jacques, (18) earlier in January.
I shared with Merritt my struggle with PTSD and social anxiety, emphasizing that I was looking for a mellow, well behaved canine citizen, who could help me face life’s daily challenges. That is when she mentioned that her Moe (now George) might be a good fit.
I chose to enroll Moe/ George in Hilltop Labradoodles’ Best Dog Training program…one of the better decisions I have ever made. Under Dan’s watchful supervision and diligent training, I ended up with the BEST dog I ever had (and I have had quite a few dogs over the years).
Merritt and Dan listened to what I was looking for in a dog: a puppy with an old soul… not an easy request…but just like that, after weeks of training, they brought me George!
Not only is George stunning (he gets so many compliments, I hope the fawning doesn’t go to his head), he is also the product of responsible breeding, sound genetics, and fantastic training! He is the perfect emotional support dog, hopefully soon to be certified as a service dog.
Merritt and Dan understood the needs of a person with an emotional disability; in breeding and training George, they successfully matched the right human with the right canine.
Thank you Hilltop Labradoodles, and thank you Merritt and Dan. I am deeply grateful for George.
Testimonials
Joyce
We had been researching a family dog for quite some time when we came across Hilltop Labradoodles. We contacted Merritt in March of 2023. My husband had never had a dog. My daughter was desperate for a furry best friend. Our household thrives on calmness and structure and we knew we needed a dog who was trained so it would be a good experience for our family as well as the dog.
We met a handful of Hilltop’s trained dogs. We were impressed to say the least when all the dogs were with new “strangers” and behaving respectfully and obediently yet playfully. The dogs and humans were sharing space harmoniously. They had a demeanor unlike any we had seen. Although each dog was unique, there was a calmness and confidence in each dog. I’ve never sat in a living room with 5 dogs peacefully. Our daughter bonded with our now Maple girl. We commited to Maple who was in the Best Dog program. We were so happy they chose us to be her family. We knew she’d be a good dog, but we had no idea just ‘how good.’
Maple receives compliments wherever we go. People are astounded that she is a puppy and so calm. Welcoming her into our home was an easy transition for all involved because of her training. She is a joy to take on walks. She respects other dogs and people. She doesn’t bark or jump. She is so well behaved. Maple is easy to take on errands (an excellent car passenger). She doesn’t whine and isn’t easily excitable. For example, she can go to an outdoor patio with us and lay under the table. We don’t even know she’s there. Maple would be a terrific therapy dog.
Maple is beautiful and receives so many compliments. Beyond her good looks, she is even more captivating with her training and demeanor. I can never thank Dan and Merritt enough. They’ve given us a gift that has changed our lives and are eternally grateful for Maple coupled with their superb and skillful training program.
JEssica S.
What can I expect?
Our Great Start Program is designed for families who want the joy of a pet puppy with the added support of a calm, well-started foundation. You select the puppy you love, and they stay with us for additional training to build confidence, structure, and house manners before going home.
During this time, we focus heavily on the foundations of place, crate training, and creating a calm, pleasant companion for your home and lifestyle.
This program includes:
• Crate training and house training foundations
• Daily socialization (people, dogs, sights, and sounds)
• Introduction to leash training
• Place, sit, and early manners
• Routine grooming exposure and handling
Your puppy will remain up to date on vaccines, vet care, grooming, and microchipping while in our care, and continues under our health guarantee.
Great Start Training: $695 per week (4 weeks recommended) + Pet Puppy Price of $3500
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Great Start Program
Additional Training (5-12 weeks )
For families wanting a more advanced foundation, we offer extended training on a weekly basis rather than a fixed program. This allows us to tailor the training timeline to your lifestyle, goals, and the individual puppy’s temperament — something we prioritize at Hilltop Labradoodles.
Our training is centered around creating a pleasant, well-mannered companion using structure, consistency, and teaching place for a calm mindset which is what we are known for.
Puppies in extended training may work on:
• Crate trained and house training progression
• Place training for calm behavior in the home
• Basic obedience cues (sit, stay, come, place)
• Loose leash walking
• Distance and distraction work
• House manners and daily routines
• Grooming manners and cooperative care
• Car riding manners and real-life exposure
Each additional week of training builds on the previous one, creating a dog that is easier to live with, more responsive, and thoughtfully prepared for family life.
Extended Training: $695 per week
(Pet puppy price not included)
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Support for extended training
Families also receive access to Aly’s Puppy Bootcamp Academy and our guided email transition series to help you confidently welcome your trained puppy home and maintain the structure we’ve established.
Our goal is simple:
To send home a puppy that is not just adorable —
but truly pleasant to live with from day one.
Best Dog Program
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We are a Training affiliate of ALy's Puppy Boot Camp
Supporting you is a key ingredient to the success of our training program. We chose to affiliate with Aly because she offers the best way to support our clients that have purchased a trained dog! This information covers the foundations of dog psychology, drives & motivations, safety, how to's, and so much more!! The education foundation provided will prepare you and your trained dog each day. This gives you in depth information about everything you are going to need to know to maintain the fantastic training your dog has accomplished.
