wogo® training
Used in Socials, our signature WoGo® training helps puppies learn to play and communicate well—and connect with you when they’re excited or nervous. The goal: confident puppies who can have fun, slow down, read body language and respond appropriately around other dogs and people.
SLOW STARTS
We begin with separation to set a safe and calm tone. We use food puzzles, chew sticks, and licky mats to help build comfort and settling behavior.
CONTROLLED PLAY
We encourage calm, side-by-side play with soft mouths, turn-taking and a balance of the whoa and the go through
protection | continual reading and responding to the needs of puppies who are avoidant, overwhelmed or tired of playing
boundaries | leashes and anchoring for forward puppies
breaks | inside an exercise pen, as needed
obstacle and toy exploration | for proprioception, confidence building, and division of focus
relaxation | calming protocols to lower heart rates and cortisol stress hormone levels
PUPPY MATCHING + management
We match and manage puppies based on play stages and styles. Visit our play stages page to learn more.
IMPULSE CONTROL
We help puppies learn to control their impulses through
prevention | of mouthing and jumping on people and controlled play with puppies
games + downtime enrichment | gentle || treats to you || toy play with you || snuffling || chewing || licking
WORLDLY SOCIALIZATION
We provide positive exposure to sights, sounds, handling, grooming, and more!
COOL DOWNS
We encourage relaxation, calmness and connection at the end of sessions.
PROGRESS TRACKING
We track, record and report on every puppy’s play-stage progress so we can keep parents informed and set each puppy up for success.