What Is a Turnkey Puppy?

A Turnkey Puppy is exactly what it sounds like — a puppy that is ready to walk into your home with a strong foundation already built.

Instead of bringing home an 8-week-old puppy and navigating:

• Chewing on furniture

• Potty accidents

• Mouthing and nipping

• Jumping on people

• Sleepless nights

• Inconsistent training

You bring home a puppy that has already been professionally trained in:

• Basic obedience

• Potty training

• Crate training

• Structured socialization

• Household manners

• Calm greetings

• Foundational leash skills

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Our Turnkey Puppies are raised in a structured training environment from 8 to 20 weeks (or longer in our advanced program), giving them the developmental guidance most families simply don’t have time to provide.

You get to enjoy puppyhood — without the chaos.

At Covenant Keeper’s K9 Training Facility, our Turnkey Puppy Program is designed to give families the strongest possible foundation during the most critical developmental window of a dog’s life.

 

All training takes place at our licensed training facility in Delta, Colorado, where your puppy is raised as part of our structured training environment, not simply boarded. Puppies live within a balanced routine that includes training, rest, enrichment, supervised socialization, confidence building, and real-world exposure. This is not daycare. This is intentional puppy development.

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What Is Included in Our Turnkey Program

Our Turnkey Puppy Program runs from 8 weeks to 20 weeks of age (90 days).
We also offer an extended 120-day Advanced Turnkey Program for families wanting additional proofing, confidence building and advanced skill layering.

 

Professional Training

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Your puppy works daily with our certified trainer using structured communication systems built on:

• Engagement and relationship-based training

• Marker training (Yes/No/Release)

• Positive reinforcement

• Clear boundaries and accountability

We raise puppies that understand both reward and responsibility.

Weekly Progress Updates

Each week you will receive:

• Video updates

• Photos

• Skill demonstrations

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We believe in transparency and education throughout the entire process.

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New Owner Training Sessions

 

To ensure a smooth transition home, we include:

• 4 private lessons

  • Local clients: In-person sessions

  • Out-of-state clients: FaceTime / Zoom sessions

These lessons focus on:

• Understanding your puppy’s training system

• Proper cue usage

• Reinforcement schedules

• Maintaining boundaries

• Long-term success planning

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Training does not end when your puppy goes home, it transfers to you.

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Comprehensive Puppy Binder

 

Each family receives a detailed puppy binder including:

• Written training reports

• Vaccine records & veterinary paperwork

• Breeder documentation

• Microchip information (if selected)

• Any titles or certifications earned

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What Your Puppy Will Learn

All skills are developmentally appropriate for the puppy’s age and stage.

During the 90-day program, your puppy will be trained in:

• Sit

• Down

• Stay (duration appropriate)

• Recall (come when called)

• Loose leash walking

• Place command (go to bed and settle)

• Release cue

• Off (off furniture / off people)

• Sit for examination

• Grooming & handling tolerance

• Calm greetings (people & dogs)

• Appropriate play skills

• No jumping, barking, or pushy behaviors

• No resource guarding of food, toys, bones, or chews

Your puppy will also be:

• Potty trained

• Crate trained

• Up to date on vaccinations & deworming

• Microchipped (if selected)

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Structured Socialization & Confidence Building

We take socialization seriously. Proper exposure during puppyhood directly impacts lifelong stability.

Your puppy may experience:

• Hardware & feed stores

• Outdoor walks in town

• Natural environments and trails

• Supervised dog interactions

• Grooming simulations

• Sound desensitization

• Surface exposure

• Handling by different people

All exposures are intentional, safe, and structured.

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Life Skills & Household Manners

We raise puppies to be respectful members of the home.

During their stay, puppies learn:

• Furniture is off limits

• Respect for human belongings

• Calm crate behavior

• Routine-based structure

• Supervised play only

• Bedtime = sleep time

• Appropriate exercise & rest balance

Crate training is used not only for potty training but to build independence and create a “safe place” your puppy can rely on throughout life.

 

 Our Philosophy

Our training approach is built on:

• Hundreds of hours of continued education

• Professional certifications

• Real-world case experience

• Behavioral science principles

We believe in:

• Clear communication

• Consistency

• Accountability

• Positive reinforcement

• Age-appropriate expectations

 

Our goal is simple:

To send home a puppy that is confident, well-mannered, socially appropriate, and prepared to grow into a stable adult dog.

 

Ready to Start Strong?

If you want to avoid:

• Jumping

• Nipping

• Chaos in the home

• Inconsistent training

• Behavioral problems rooted in poor socialization

Our Turnkey Puppy Program gives you a structured, professional start so you don’t spend the next 10 years fixing preventable issues.

Let us help you raise a dog that reflects the standard of your home.