Selecting Your Pup
The idea of raising a new young puppy on your own might be stressful. You need a pup that will fit in  wonderfully with your daily life. Your life in Greenpoint, New York possible is hectic, you’ve got a full time job, maybe you’re raising a new family, you may like to travel or you’ve just retired. We provide a stress free experience to add that  spectacular dog to your life.

The Process Begins With a Consultation
We know it’s crucial that you know who you will be teaming up with. Establishing a relationship is exceptionally important to our company in Greenpoint, New York. Our discussion begins with basic questions and leads into an detailed discussion, which will provide us a clearer idea of who you are and what your ideal dog would be. We like to have a wonderful working partnership with you. It begins the journey to select, teach and raise your puppy.

Picking The Perfect Breed For Your Home
Once you have made a decision you are ready to add that amazing dog to your life in Greenpoint, New York. You have your heart set on a specific breed or maybe you’re interested in one of our dogs that are currently in our puppy raising program. Certainly there are things to consider including where you live, your schedule, are raising a  little family, you love to go on vacation or you’ve recently retired. All this will not reduce your choices, but instead help shed light on your daily life in Greenpoint, NY. We will help guide you in your decision making process. As we learn more about you, we can aid you choose what you want and which puppy will best suit your life-style.

Picking The Right Puppies For Sale in Greenpoint, New York
We collaborate with responsible breeders who are truly interested in improving their breed with good health and great temperament of their pups. The first eight weeks of a new puppy’s life are as significant as to what follows. A excellent breeder understands this and helps get the puppy off to a great start.

We have developed a relationship with many outstanding breeders. We specifically search out breeders who comprehend the early part 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 is quite important to work closely with the breeder. We depend on the breeder’s knowledge and also our years of knowledge to pick the puppy with the best temperament for the prospective new family.

The Puppy‘s Training in Greenpoint, New York
Training your pup is a mixture of teaching new skill-sets including manners, setting boundaries, fostering healthy relationships, together with exposing your dog successfully to people, other dogs and desensitizing him or her to all various environments.Such as, we may have the puppy sleep overnight with different people in different environments; which in turn produces a dog for you who is comfortable and easy to live with because he or she adapts|adjusts} to your lifestyle. Because of this and exposures to other factors your dog readily bonds with you and your family.

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

Training starts the minute a new puppy is in our hands in Greenpoint, New York. Once we pick the pup from the litter, the first thing we would like to achieve is building 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 puppy to its new world. For example, getting him or her to follow us, go up and down stairs, walk over branches, and also get relatively near to loud noises. By doing this, we are environmentally socializing your puppy to the world while strengthening our bond. We are huge dog lovers, but still extremely aware in those moments it is essential to concentrate 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.

Crucial time for learning
In the initial few weeks we are teaching your new puppy boundaries, trust and focus. There is no restriction as to what we may integrate into our approaches. Typically we utilize particular places or objects to create an encounter for the puppy. Occasionally a spur of the moment opportunity may present itself in Greenpoint, New York. Our choices and imagination are unlimited. Every exposure and experience builds upon the previous one. Through all of this, we thoroughly monitor the puppy. We never restrict ourselves to stiff rules. We try to get more creative, think outside the box, and take advantage of occasions that unfold before us. Those opportunities are priceless when it comes to teaching the dog.

Every interaction with the new puppy is a teaching moment. We like to think of it as an early investment in the life of this puppy. This is the first time away from his or her littermates and living with us in Greenpoint, 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 period than any other period of time in their lives. The quality and quantity of what they experience will have a huge impact on their future personalities and determine a lot of their “good” or “bad” behavior tendencies. During the course of the imprinting phase, every experience is crucial. It is important to build their self-confidence. The phrase ‘don’t sweat the small stuff’ does not apply to their early interactions. Because puppies are absorbing every experience like a sponge, we must stay very aware of all interactions and yet still have a good time with our new dog.

A Well-Mannered Pal
4 to 6 months 

A well-trained pup is far more than just obedient. Knowing how to sit, stay or walk nicely on a loose leash are very important things to learn. Good manners, great social skills and a healthy relationship with his or her family are critical. In addition, desensitization, exposure to various distractions and situations, as well as having the flexibility to fit into a lifestyle in Greenpoint, NY  is equally important.

Our focus is to raise a dog with impeccable manners and social skills. We begin by teaching obedience the day we bring them home from the breeder; which carries on as we improve the dog’s behavior. The goal is to have a solid foundation by about 4 to 6 months. We practice obedience, keeping it a standard request in our day-to-day routine as well as within each new situation we expose your puppy to. We go from shaping to formalizing commands and proofing them with distractions, duration and distance. Communication is at the core of our philosophy. Being very clear and consistent is key. We restrict our words when providing commands. We want your dog to understand what we want when we give them the command. When we say ‘come’ or ‘here’ we expect 100% response right away.

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

Enter the teenage years– adolescence. This is the normal age when many dogs are re-homed or surrendered to animal 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 grow out of unfavorable behaviors. Their dog is testing what is allowed and what is not. Allowing a dog to continue practicing naughty acts makes changing undesirable behavior more challenging.

Working in the Real World in Greenpoint, 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 very distracted possibly chasing something like a squirrel. We practice and proof obedience in high traffic areas, around barking dogs, near playgrounds and within public places.

As the puppy moves through the adolescent stage we continue to challenge the dog by putting him or her in various situations. We think of each situation as a picture. How does that look like to the dog? How does that picture shift from day to day or location to location. We are working to teach a dog how to adapt in each new and various setting or scenario. We are raising a dog that isn’t reliant on ongoing commands that control what he or she should and shouldn’t do. Rather, we desire a dog that can make good decisions. Our number one priority is to have a well-balanced puppy, who will be comfortable your home.

We continue to strengthen and improve good manners making good behavior a habit for the dog. Throughout this time, the dog has been residing with the dog trainer in his/her own home. Throughout this time, your dog will also spend a few days and nights hanging out with another relative or close friend. Giving this chance, encourages your puppy to continue to be confident and comfortable in new surroundings. This ensures those habits and good manners will remain when he/she goes on to your house in Greenpoint, NY.