Picking Your Young puppy
The idea of raising a new pup on your own can be overwhelming. You want a pup that is going to fit  nicely with your lifestyle. Your life in Roosevelt Island, New York might be fast paced, you’ve got a full time job, you may be raising a new family, you may like to travel or you’ve just retired. Peace of Mind Puppy provide s a worry free experience to add in that  awesome dog to your life.

The Program Starts With a Consultation
We think it is vital that you know who you will be dealing with. Building a rapport is exceptionally important to us in Roosevelt Island, New York. Our discussion begins with basic questions and leads into an detailed discussion, which will give us a clearer idea of who you are and what your perfect dog might be. We want to have a excellent working relationship with you. It begins the journey to select, teach and raise your puppy.

Choosing The Best Breed For Your Home
Once you have decided you are ready to add that perfect dog to your life in Roosevelt Island, New York. You may have your heart set on a certain breed or maybe you’re interested in one of our pups that are currently in our puppy raising program. There certainly are things to consider including where you live, maybe you work full time, maybe you are raising a young family, you love to go on vacation or maybe you have recently retired. This information will not minimize your options, but instead help shed light on your lifestyle in Roosevelt Island, NY. We will help guide you in the decision making process. As we get to know you better, we can aid you choose what you want and which puppy will best suit your lifestyle.

Choosing The Perfect Puppies For Sale in Roosevelt Island, New York
We partner with responsible breeders who are genuinely interested in improving their breed with good health and excellent temperament of their puppies. The first eight weeks of a new pups life are as important as to what follows. A good breeder understands this and helps get the puppy off to a great start.

We have developed a relationship with many outstanding breeders. We particularly pursue breeders who understand the early part they play in a puppies life. They know when one of their puppies goes through our program, it ensures the puppy will end up having a terrific life.  It’s very important to work closely with the breeder. We rely on the breeder’s feedback along with our years of expertise to pick the puppy with the best temperament for the potential new family.

The Puppy‘s Training in Roosevelt Island, New York
Training your pup is a combination of teaching new skills including manners, setting boundaries, fostering healthy relationships, and also exposing your dog successfully to people, other dogs and desensitizing him or her to all different types of environments. For instance, we may have the pup stay overnight with various people in various settings; which 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 connects 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 Roosevelt Island, New York. Once we select the puppy from the litter, the first thing we want to accomplish is developing confidence and a bond with this new puppy. We begin our relationship having fun while always teaching. Under our close guidance, we begin exposing the puppy to its new world. For example, getting him or her to follow us, go up and down stairs, walk over logs, and even get somewhat near to loud noises. By doing this, we are environmentally socializing your puppy to the world while at the same time reinforcing our bond. We are huge dog lovers, but still remarkably 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 the presence of its litter mates or mom.

Crucial time for learning
During the initial few weeks we are teaching your new puppy boundaries, trust and focus. There is no limit as to what we may incorporate into our techniques. Typically we make use of particular locations or objects to create an encounter for the pup. Occasionally a spur of the moment opportunity may present itself in Roosevelt Island, New York. Our choices and vision are limitless. Every exposure and experience builds on the last one. Through all of this, we carefully observe the puppy. We never limit ourselves to rigid rules. We try to be more creative, think outside the box, and make the most of occasions that unfold before us. Those opportunities are priceless when it comes to teaching the pup.

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 pup. This is the first time away from their littermates and staying with us in Roosevelt Island, 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 they can learn in a lifetime. The quality and quantity of what they experience will have a significant impact on their future personalities and decide a number of their “good” or “bad” behavior tendencies. During the course of the imprinting stage, every experience is important. 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 absorbing every experience like a sponge, we need to stay very aware of all interactions and yet still have a good time with our new puppy.

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 necessary things to learn. Good manners, great social skills and a healthy relationship with his or her family are vital. Additionally, desensitization, exposure to various distractions and situations, as well as having the flexibility to fit into a lifestyle in Roosevelt Island, NY  is equally important.

Our focus is to create a puppy with remarkable manners and social skills. We start by teaching obedience the day we bring them home from the breeder; which continues as we fine-tune the dog’s behavior. The goal is to have a strong foundation by about 4 to 6 months. We practice obedience, keeping it a regular request in our day-to-day routine in addition to within each new situation we expose your dog to. We move from shaping to defining commands and testing them with distractions, duration and distance. Communication is at the core of our philosophy. Being 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 immediately.

Proofing Behavior in a Social World in Roosevelt Island, 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 rescues. The adolescent stage can find your sweet pup becoming a monster. That nice pup can be more mouthy and disobedient than you could ever think of. Many owners hope their puppy will outgrow 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 Roosevelt Island, 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 possibly chasing something as common as a squirrel. We test and proof obedience in high traffic spots, around barking dogs, near playgrounds and within public places.

As the dog moves through the adolescent stage we continue to challenge the dog by putting him or her in various scenarios. We think of each situation as a picture. What does that look like to the puppy? How does that picture shift 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 scenario. We are raising a puppy that isn’t reliant on continuous commands that dictate what he or she should and should not do. Instead, we want a dog that can make good choices. Our top goal is to have a well-balanced puppy, who will fit into your home.

We continue to reinforce and refine manners making good behavior a habit for the dog. During this time, the dog has been residing with the dog trainer in their own home. Throughout this time, your dog will also spend a few days and nights staying with another loved one or close friend. Providing the puppy with this chance, encourages your puppy to continue to be confident and comfortable in new environments. This ensures those habits and good manners will stay when he moves on to your home in Roosevelt Island, NY.