A Guide for Longwood Puppy Parents

One of the biggest questions new puppy parents ask is:

“When should we start training?”

Some families think they should wait until their puppy is older.
Some think they should “see how it goes.”
Some worry about vaccinations and timing.

Here’s the truth:
The best time to start puppy training is early — and it’s one of the best gifts you can give your dog.

If you’re a puppy parent in Longwood, Lake Mary, Altamonte Springs, Sanford, Casselberry, or anywhere in North Orlando, here’s what you need to know.

🐾 Your Puppy Is Learning Every Single Day

Even if you’re not “formally” training, your puppy is learning:

• what gets attention

• what works

• how to behave

• what feels safe

• what feels scary

Early training helps your puppy:
✔ build confidence
✔ prevent bad habits
✔ learn polite behavior
✔ handle the world calmly
✔ bond more deeply with you

Training isn’t about “fixing problems later.”
It’s about setting your puppy up for success now.

🎓 What Training Looks Like at Different Puppy Ages

🐶 8–12 Weeks Old

This is your puppy’s super-learning stage.

Training focuses on:

• calm focus

• name recognition

• learning to pay attention

• gentle manners

• new environment confidence

🐕 12–16 Weeks Old

This is when many puppies start pushing limits (very normal!).

Training helps with:

• biting and mouthing

• jumping

• barking

• improving potty consistency

• learning around distractions

• early public behavior foundations

🐕‍🦺 16+ Weeks Old

If your puppy is older — you’re not late.
You’re just in the next stage.

Training now helps with:

• stronger focus

• better leash walking

• impulse control

• confidence

• manners around people and dogs

The best time to start training is early.
The second best time? Right now.

🌎 We Train for Real Life — Not Just the Classroom

At Zoom Room Longwood, we don’t just teach puppies how to sit in a training room.

We help you raise a dog who:

• behaves politely in public

• stays focused on you around distractions

• walks calmly in busy places

• settles at restaurants and family gatherings

• feels confident instead of overwhelmed

Your dog shouldn’t just fit into your home.
They should fit beautifully into your community.

🩺 What About Vaccinations? Is It Safe to Start?

Absolutely — when done thoughtfully.

At Zoom Room Longwood, puppies under 16 weeks attend Puppy Pre-School as the first class of the day, in a facility disinfected with hospital-grade germicide to support young immune systems.

Required Vaccinations

Under 16 weeks

• Distemper/Parvo

• Bordetella

16 weeks+

• Distemper/Parvo

• Bordetella

• Rabies

If you’re unsure about timing, we’ll help you.

💳 Train Where It Works Best for Your Family

Life is busy. Schedules change. Families move between cities.

That’s why when you train with Zoom Room Longwood, your training isn’t limited to just one building.
Your training credits travel with you, meaning you can attend classes at any Central Florida Zoom Room locationwhen it works best for your schedule.

More flexibility.
More convenience.
More chances to keep your puppy progressing.

❤️ Starting Early Makes Life Easier

Families tell us early training leads to:

• calmer homes

• easier walks

• less frustration

• better manners

• more confidence

• deeper bonds

You don’t have to wait.
And you definitely don’t have to struggle.

🎯 Ready to Start Your Puppy the Right Way?

If you’re in the Longwood area, we’d love to help.

👉 Book your Puppy Orientation at Zoom Room Longwood

We’ll:

• learn your goals

• explain timing

• build a simple training plan that fits your life

Your puppy only gets one chance at a great beginning.
Let’s make it amazing. 🐾💙