At-Home 5-Week Program 

Top Gun Golden Retrievers 5-Week Written Puppy Training Guide

Welcome to Your Step-by-Step Training Journey!

We’re proud to offer all our puppy families a complete, easy-to-follow 5-week written training program—designed to set you and your golden up for success from day one.

This guide mirrors what we teach in person and provides weekly structure, goals, and practical tips that you can implement right from home. Whether you’re brand new to puppy training or continuing your work with a service or therapy prospect, these resources are built to support your growth every step of the way.

What’s Included:

Each week focuses on key skills, behaviors, and relationship-building exercises:

Week 1: Welcome Home & Foundations

• Behavior, obedience, and socialization overview

• Name recognition, focus work, and sit

• Potty training schedule and supervision tools

Week 2: Impulse Control & Leash Skills

• “Take it” command and gentle behavior

• Calm leash training (Tension → Attention → Treats)

Week 3: Leave It & Down

• Teaching self-control around distractions

• Down from sit or stand, and puppy push-ups

Week 4: Come & Drop It

• Recall games for a happy, reliable “Come”

• High-value exchanges and object surrender with “Drop it”

Week 5: Sit + Stay & Structure

• Combining recall with sit

• 3 D’s of “Stay”: Duration, Distance, and Distraction

How to Use This Guide:

• Dedicate 15 minutes a day to training and 15 minutes a day to exploration

• Follow each week’s focus and build on your pup’s progress

• Practice with love, patience, and consistency

You can download each week below or follow along on our website.

Ready to Begin?

For questions or support, reach out anytime:
📧 topgungoldenretrievers@gmail.com

We’re so glad to be part of your journey. Let’s raise something great—together. 🐾