What is a Started Puppy? A started puppy is one that begins its training with Cali Pals before joining its forever family. Training commences at 8 weeks and continues until the puppy is 12 weeks old. This program is perfect for those who may not have the time to devote to a new puppy during those critical first four weeks. While the puppy will not be fully trained, it will possess a foundational understanding of expectations, facilitating an easier transition to your home! At Cali Pals, we prioritize well-trained puppies and work hard to ensure each one has a successful start!
Price for Started Puppy (standard or mini size): $5500.
What does the Started Puppy Program include?
Crate training fundamentals
Potty training basics
Leash walking with an easy walk harness
Basic obedience skills: sit, down, come, turn, & heel
Socialization with children, babies, cats, and other dogs
Car riding basics
Home manners, such as staying off people and furniture
These skills are just the beginning; once your new puppy joins your family, you'll need to continue reinforcing what we've taught. Here are some Started Puppies happily enjoying their new homes!
Sandy & Ace Puppies
JESSIE
Jessie is being enjoyed by the Bush Family. Jessie completed our Started Puppy Program + 1 month of additional training. She is being trained to be a Therapy Dog, as her new owner raises foster children.
Sandy & Ace Puppy
Trainer: Tricia Saldivar
From Jessie's Family:
Jessie did great! No car sickness, although I have found going down the mountain is usually when my foster placements get sick so we will see. She slept through the night. Has not had an accident. She is going to our back door which is glass to tell me she has to go potty. Starting to recognize her body language when she has to go. She reminds me of a baby goat playing outside with her little jumps. She did great with our chickens through the fence line. WOW, I gave Jessie her weekly bath. I was all staged ready for everything to go wrong (jumping out of tub, etc.). Nothing went wrong. She amazed my dad and I as she calmly sat there as I bathed her. Every new thing I try with her I'm completely blown away at how well she does!! Thank you, thank you!
BELLE
Belle is being enjoyed by the Barr family. Belle completed our Started Puppy Program.
Sandy & Ace Puppy
Trainer: Diane Clarkson
From Belle's Family:
Just wanted you to know how in love we are with Belle! She is an absolute love! She hasn’t had a potty accident yet and slept all night in her crate quietly🎉😳 🎉🎉 we are amazed! She is so much fun to play with and we are enjoying her so much! She really loves her toys and cuddling with everyone❤️❤️
KUMA
Kuma is being enjoyed by the MulHolland family. He completed our Started Puppy Program.
Sandy & Ace Puppy
Trainer: Tricia Saldivar
From Kuma's Family:
Hi Tricia,
Thank you so much for checking in! I was just thinking I needed to send you an email.
Oh my goodness, I am blown away. What a sweetheart he is. He’s so amazing with the kids and just a joy to be around. He has adjusted so well, and we couldn’t be happier.!
HAGRID
Hagrid is being enjoyed by the Dunn family. He completed our Started Puppy Program and will spend 1 month with his family and then return to Cali Pals for his Service Dog training.
Sandy & Ace Puppy
Trainer: Marley Clarkson
Paris & London Puppies
QUINCY
Quincy is being enjoyed by the Huijgevoort family.
Quincy completed our Started Puppy Program.
Quincy is a Paris & London Puppy
Trainer: Diane Clarkson
From Quincy's Family:
The Cali Pals started puppy program and group classes have been incredibly helpful for us as first time dog owners. When we received Quincy he was very well trained and really calm for a puppy. He has had very few accidents, and is always excited to perform his tricks our learn new ones. Training with him has been so much fun, we couldn't have asked for a better puppy.
Lily is being enjoyed by the Benz Family.
Lily completed our Started Puppy Program.
Lily is a Paris & London Puppy
Trainer: Tricia Saldivar
From Lily's Family:
Hi Tricia,
We adore Lily! She’s very sweet and calm, exactly what we had hoped for in our new family member. She’s so patient with our kids and stays gentle, even when she seems very excited to play with them. She has good manners when meeting new people, and was a very good pup at her first vet appointment earlier this week.
Fendi is being enjoyed by the Sutherland Family.
Fendi completed our Started Puppy Program and is now in training with her family to become a Service Dog.
Fendi was a Paris & London Puppy
Trainer: Tricia Saldivar
From Fendi's Family:
She's been pretty much everywhere with Micaela and just had her first trip to Walmart 2 days ago. Micaela said she was amazing. Lol
Went to the nail salon today... behaved quite well again.
Willow is being enjoyed by the Haviland-moir Family.
Willow completed our Started Puppy Program and is now being trained by her family to become a Service Dog.
Willow is a Paris & London Puppy.
Trainer: Catelynn Knight
From Willow's Family:
Hey, Just wanted to let you know we had the best time selecting our wonderful Willow. You listened to what we were looking for and delivered perfection. From selection to joining the started puppy program and now on to use the service dog training service from you! It really is a great experience from start to finish and we cannot wait to get our next addition next year!
The Moors and Willow
Quinn & London Puppies
Ebi is being enjoyed by the Wilson Family. Ebi completed our Started Puppy Program.
Ebi is a Quinn & London Puppy.
Trainer: Tricia Saldivar
From Ebi's Family:
Thank you so much for your note. I’ve been meaning to send you an email! Ebi is an absolute sweetheart! The kids are totally in love and obsessed with her. She’s doing well.
From the day she arrived, we keep her bedtime schedule and she has slept through the night in her crate without a peep - thank you!!! She has leaned to play fetch and she is learning to ring her bell to go in and out of the house. We just recently put her inflatable pool away, but she had it up for weeks and she looooved jumping in and out of it. She’s never had a poop accident in the house but still has pee accidents once in a while - especially when guests come over. She went to the vet for check up and shots this week and she weighs 20lbs. ;)
Quincy is being enjoyed by the Roberson Family as their 2nd Cali Pals. They have another one of our puppies from a previous litter, Tucker. Quincy completed 3 weeks of our Started Puppy Program!
Quincy is a Quinn and London puppy from the December 15th 2021 Litter.
Trainer: Tricia Saldivar
Quincy
From Quincy's Family: Quincy is a dream puppy. Thanks so much. He is settling in way faster that we expected.
Tucker
Sandy & Ace Puppies
Scout is being enjoyed by the McQueeny Family. His family is going to continue his training to become a Service Dog for their litter girl. Scout completed the Started Puppy Program!
Scout is a Sandy and Ace puppy from the November 9th 2021 Litter.
Trainer: Tricia Saldivar
Scout
From Scout's Family: He's such a good boy. Sometimes we forget he's a puppy! We are working on longer and further distances with "stay". He's learning on and off. I am also working on "touch". He's so eager to learn and loves training so much.
Liberty is being enjoyed by the Newman Family. She semi joined her 2 uncles (Prince & Dodge) who live very closely with Mrs. Newman and she gets to see them on a very regular basis. Liberty completed our Started Puppy Program!
Liberty is a Sandy and Ace puppy from the November 9th 2021 Litter.
Trainer: Tricia Saldivar
Liberty
From Liberty's Family: Libby has had a fantastic day, very confident, quiet, and cuddly and loves the tennis balls. She had a good night and wants to be close to everyone all the time. Prince and Dodge love their niece and she loves them. My Mum adores Libby and responds to her very well. They are meant to be together for sure. As always, Cali Pals has put a new puppy in our lives just when Mum needed it most. Libby is beyond perfect.
Prince
Dodge
Pheobe is being enjoyed by the Norris Family as their 2nd puppy Cali Pals. They have one of our puppies from a previous litter, Bailey. Phoebe completed our Started Puppy Program!
Phoebe is a Sandy and Ace puppy from the November 9th 2021 Litter.
Trainer: Diane Clarkson
Phoebe
From Phoebe's Family: Thanks for checking in! Things are going great - Phoebe is super sweet! She loves being with Bailey but also fine by herself. She is good with her commands. She's done well in the crate at night - no accidents!
Bailey
Teddy is being enjoyed by the Evan's Family. Teddy completed 2 weeks of our Started Puppy Program!
Teddy is a Sandy and Ace puppy.
Trainer: Tricia Saldivar
Teddy
From Teddy's Family: He slept all night 9-6 in a crate in our room. Woke him up at 6 to pee. He is doing very well! Very happy here! Thank you Tricia!
Teddy is being enjoyed by the Liaw Family! Teddy completed our Started Puppy Program!
Teddy is a Sandy and Ace puppy.
Trainer: Catelynn Knight
Teddy
From Teddy's Family: Potty training is going pretty good despite a few accidents. He has been showing signs of wanting to go outside and when he does he goes pee. Anyways he is such a calm puppy we get surprised by his calm demeanor. He doesn't react to squirrels or anything.
Tinsley & Jack Puppies
Bentley is being enjoyed by the Ley Family! He completed our Started Puppy Program!
Bentley is a Tinsley and Jack puppy from the June 2021 Litter!
Trainer: Diane Clarkson
Bentley
From Bentley's Family: We just wanted to share an update that Bentley is doing well and being a good puppy. We're so happy with him.
Bolt is being enjoyed by the Walter's Family as their 2nd Cali Pals. They have another puppy from our previous litter, Mimo.
Bolt is a Tinsley and Jack puppy from the June Litter!
Trainer: Tricia Saldivar
Bolt
From Bolt's Family: Mimo and Bolt have become inseparable - they love each other so much! Bolt is doing so well. He is so sweet and a very good listener! Working on commands and manners everyday.
Mimo
Lexi is being enjoyed by the Gustafson family! She completed our Started Puppy Program!
Lexi is a Tinsley and Jack puppy from the June 2021 Litter!
Trainer: Tricia Saldivar
From Lexi's Family: Lexi is doing very well. She's a sweet, loving, and happy girl. She sleeps in her crate all night, has only occasional accidents inside since her first couple of days here, and she loves to play outside, chase her toys etc. She does her commands well. She is a wonderful puppy and we're so happy to have her in our family!