Selecting Your Pup
The thought of raising a new pup on your own is stressful. You really want a doggy that is going to match  beautifully with your life-style. Your life in Carnegie Hill, New York may be chaotic, you’ve got a full time schedule, a new family, you may like to travel or you’ve just retired. We provide a stress free experience to add in that  spectacular dog to your life.

The Program Starts With a Assessment
We think it is essential that you know who you will be teaming up with. Developing a relationship is tremendously important to us in Carnegie Hill, New York. Our conversation starts with basic questions and leads into an detailed conversation, which will give us a clearer idea of who you are and what your ideal dog might be. We would like to have a excellent working relationship with you. It begins the journey to decide on, teach and raise your pup.

Choosing The Best Breed For Your Family
Once you have decided you want to add that perfect dog to your life in Carnegie Hill, New York. You have your heart set on a particular breed or maybe you’re interested in one of our dogs that are presently in our puppy raising program. There are things to think about like the type of house you live in, how much you work, maybe you are raising a young family, you you may love to go on vacation or you’ve recently retired. All this will not restrict your options, yet help shed light on your life-style in Carnegie Hill, NY. We help guide you in your decision making process. As we learn more about you, we can help you pick what you want and which puppy will best fit your lifestyle.

Selecting The Best Puppies For Sale in Carnegie Hill, New York
We work with responsible breeders who are genuinely interested in improving their breed with good health and exceptional temperament of their pups. The initial eight weeks of a new pups life are as important as to what follows. A excellent breeder is aware of this and helps get the puppy off to a great start.

We have established a rapport with many exquisite breeders. We specifically pursue breeders who are aware of the early role they play in a puppies life. They know when one of their pups grows through our program, it ensures the puppy will end up having a terrific life.  It’s really important to work carefully with the breeder. We count on the breeder’s input together with our years of knowledge to pick the puppy with the best temperament for a prospective new family.

The Puppy‘s Training in Carnegie Hill, New York
Training your new puppy is a combo of teaching new skill-sets including manners, setting boundaries, encouraging healthy relationships, along with exposing your dog successfully to people, other dogs and desensitizing him or her to all different types of environments.For example, we have the puppy sleep overnight with different people in different settings; which in turn develops a dog for you who is comfortable and easy to live with because he or she can easily adapt|adjusts} to your way of life. Because of this and exposures to other variables your dog readily bonds with you and your family members.

Imprinting Good Behavior ~Birth to 16 Weeks
Picking up your puppy from the breeder

Training starts the moment a new puppy is in our care in Carnegie Hill, New York. Once we pick the pup from the litter, the very first thing we wish to achieve is developing confidence and a bond with this new puppy. We start our relationship having fun even though we’re always teaching. Under our close guidance, we start exposing the pup to its new world. Such as, getting him or her to follow us, climb stairs, walk over branches, and also get relatively close to loud noises. By doing this, we are environmentally socializing your puppy to the world while at the same time strengthening our bond. We are huge dog lovers, but still very aware in those moments it is essential to focus more on being a leader and guide as the new puppy discovers this new world without having the presence of its litter mates or mom.

Most important time for learning
During the first few weeks we are teaching your new puppy boundaries, trust and focus. There is no limitation as to what we may incorporate into our methods. Frequently we utilize specific areas or objects to create an encounter for the pup. In some cases a spur of the moment opportunity may present itself in Carnegie Hill, New York. Our decisions and imagination are unlimited. Every exposure and experience builds upon the prior one. Through all of this, we closely observe the puppy. We don’t limit ourselves to inflexible rules. We try to become more creative, think outside the box, and make the most of activities that unfold before us. Those opportunities are invaluable when it comes down to teaching the pup.

Every interaction with the new puppy is a teaching moment. We often think of it as an early investment in the life of this dog. This is the first time away from their littermates and living with us in Carnegie Hill, New York. Puppies have a small window of time during brain development when they are most impressionable. This is called the imprinting also known as the critical learning period. Puppies learn more during this time than any other period of time in their lives. The quality and quantity of what they experience will have a significant impact on their future personalities and determine much of their “good” or “bad” behavior tendencies. During the imprinting stage, every experience is crucial. It is essential to build their confidence. The phrase ‘don’t sweat the small stuff’ does not apply to their early interactions. Because puppies are soaking up every experience like a sponge, we need to stay very aware of all interactions and yet still have fun with our new dog.

A Well-Mannered Friend
4 to 6 months 

A trained dog is far more than just obedient. Knowing how to sit, stay or walk nicely on a loose leash are important things to learn. Good manners, great social skills and a healthy relationship with his or her family are extremely important. Additionally, desensitization, exposure to various distractions and situations, in addition to being comfortable to fit into a lifestyle in Carnegie Hill, NY  is equally important.

Our focus is to raise a dog with remarkable manners and social skills. We begin by teaching obedience the day we bring them home from the breeder; which continues as we refine the dog’s behavior. The goal is to have a solid foundation by about 4 to 6 months. We practice obedience, making it a normal request in our everyday routine in addition to within each new situation we expose your dog to. We move from shaping to formalizing commands and proofing them with distractions, duration and distance. Communication is at the center of our philosophy. Being very clear and consistent is key. We limit our words when giving commands. We want your dog to understand what we mean when we give them the command. When we say ‘come’ or ‘here’ we expect 100% response immediately.

Proofing Behavior in a Social World in Carnegie Hill, NY
6 months to young adult

Enter the teenage years– adolescence. This is the typical age when many dogs are re-homed or given up to shelters. The adolescent stage can find your sweet pup turning into a monster. That nice puppy can be more mouthy and disobedient than you could ever envision. Many owners hope their puppy will outgrow unfavorable behaviors. Their dog is testing what is permitted and what is not. Allowing a dog to continue rehearsing naughty acts makes changing undesirable behavior more challenging.

Working in the Real World in Carnegie Hill, New York
We work to prevent any unwanted behavior by instilling boundaries and practicing obedience in high distraction locations. For example, we practice recalls when your dog is highly distracted perhaps chasing something as common as a squirrel. We test and proof obedience in high traffic locations, around barking dogs, around playgrounds and within public places.

As the dog moves through the adolescent stage we continue to challenge the dog by putting it in various scenarios. We think of each situation as a picture. How does that look like to the puppy? How does that picture differ from day to day or location to location. We are striving to teach a dog how to adapt in each new and different environment or situation. We are raising a dog that isn’t depending on continual commands that control what he or she should and shouldn’t do. In fact, we prefer a dog that can make great decisions. Our number one goal is to have a well-balanced dog, who will fit into your home.

We continue to reinforce and fine-tune manners making good behavior a habit for the dog. Throughout this time, the dog has been residing with the trainer in their own home. During this time, your dog will also spend a few days and nights staying with another relative or close friend. Giving this chance, encourages your puppy to continue to be confident and comfortable in new surroundings. This makes sure those habits and good manners will stay when he moves in to your house in Carnegie Hill, NY.