No – it is not required. We would love the opportunity to continue working with your family in a training capacity but it is not a requirement of this program. If you choose to, your puppy or dog can come directly from its previous location and go directly into training to avoid developing bad habits and manners. Or if you prefer, your new addition can come home and get acclimated and then return for training at a later date. However, you are not required to utilize any of our training programs if you choose not to.