Cavapoo Stay & Train Program
McDoodles of Texas | Puppy Training with Lifelong Support
At McDoodles of Texas, we believe the first weeks of a puppy’s life set the tone for everything that follows. Our Puppy Stay & Train Program is designed to give your puppy a calm, confident foundation while supporting you as the owner with clear structure, education, and continuity.
This program blends hands-on, in-home training with the trusted, positive-reinforcement curriculum from Baxter & Bella, ensuring your puppy transitions seamlessly from our home to yours — without gaps in learning or confusion.
Why Stay & Train Works for Cavapoos
Cavapoos and Cavaliers are intelligent, people-focused, and deeply bonded to routine. Early structure helps prevent common challenges such as separation anxiety, inconsistent potty habits, and overstimulation.
Our Stay & Train program:
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Builds on the foundations we have already established
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Builds confidence through predictable routines
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Reinforces calm behavior in a home environment
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Establishes foundational skills before your puppy comes home
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Reduces stress for both puppy and family during the transition
This is not a boot camp. It’s intentional, developmentally appropriate training designed for young puppies.
What Makes Our Program Different
✔ Training happens in a real home, not a kennel
✔ Puppies are trained alongside daily household activity
✔ Emphasis on confidence, calmness, and communication
✔ Structured to align with what you’ll continue at home
✔ Lifetime breeder guidance + professional training support through
Baxter & Bella
To ensure consistency, families are required to enroll in the Baxter & Bella Puppy Training Program using code MCDOODLES for a 25% lifetime discount. This allows you to continue the same methods, cues, and expectations your puppy learns during their stay.
What’s Covered Each Week
Based on the Baxter & Bella Puppy Curriculum
Our Stay & Train program is designed as a minimum 3-week experience, as this allows skills to be introduced, reinforced, and practiced with reliability. Each week builds intentionally on the last.
Week 1:
Foundation & Confidence Building
This week focuses on helping your puppy feel safe, settled, and secure.
Training & Development Focus
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Establishing a predictable daily routine
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Continued crate practice for rest and nighttime sleep
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Potty training schedule and location consistency
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Name recognition and engagement
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Gentle handling, grooming exposure, and body awareness
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Exposure to normal household sounds and movement
Baxter & Bella Alignment
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Puppy basics and engagement
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Creating structure through routine
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Building trust and positive associations
Week 2:
Skills, Structure & Communication
Once confidence is established, we begin layering in communication and manners.
Training & Development Focus
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Reinforcing crate comfort and calm entry/exit
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Leash introduction and walking with confidence
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Basic cues: sit, down, come, wait
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Impulse control through age-appropriate exercises
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Calm greetings and reduced jumping
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Continued potty reliability with fewer accidents
Baxter & Bella Alignment
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Core obedience foundations
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Marker words and positive reinforcement
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Teaching puppies how to learn
Week 3:
Real-Life Practice & Transition Readiness
This week prepares your puppy for life with you.
Training & Development Focus
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Practicing skills in varied environments
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Building duration and consistency with commands
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Crate naps and self-soothing skills
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Handling mild distractions successfully
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Confidence when separated for short periods
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Reinforcing calm behavior after play
Baxter & Bella Alignment
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Proofing behaviors
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Preparing puppies for real-world scenarios
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Setting expectations for continued training at home
Program Cost & Requirements
Stay & Train Pricing
💲 $500 per week
📅 3-week minimum recommended
Required Enrollment
All Stay & Train families must enroll in the Baxter & Bella Puppy Training Program using our breeder code MCDOODLES.
This ensures:
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A smooth transition home
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Continued training with the same language and techniques
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Lifetime access to step-by-step lessons and support
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No “resetting” or confusion for your puppy
What Families Receive at Go-Home
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A confident puppy with established routines
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Crate and potty training foundations already in place
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Introduction to basic obedience cues
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A training summary and next-steps guidance
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Continued access to Baxter & Bella training resources
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Lifetime breeder support from McDoodles of Texas