Deciding on Your Pup
The idea of raising a new young puppy by yourself may be frustrating. You want a puppy that is going to fit in  wonderfully with your way of life. Your life in Brier, Washington possible is chaotic, you’ve got a full time schedule, a new family, you may like to travel or you’ve just retired. We provide a worry free experience to add that  amazing dog to your life.

The Program Begins With a Assessment
We know it’s very important that you know who you will be coordinating with. Establishing a rapport is extremely important to us in Brier, Washington. Our chat begins with simple questions and leads into an in detail discussion, which will provide us a better idea of who you are and what your perfect dog would be. We want to have a fantastic working relationship with you. It starts the journey to pick, teach and raise your puppy.

Picking The Best Breed For Your Home
Once you have made a decision you are ready to include that amazing dog to your life in Brier, Washington. 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 think of such as where you live, your schedule, are raising a  little family, you love to go on vacation or you’ve recently retired. This information will not limit your options, but instead help clarify your lifestyle in Brier, WA. We will help guide you in the decision making process. As we get to know you better, we can certainly assist you pick what you want and which breed will best match your life-style.

Selecting The Perfect Puppies For Sale in Brier, Washington
We team up with amazing 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 puppy’s life are as important as to what comes after. A great breeder recognizes this and helps get the puppy off to a great start.

We have developed a rapport with many great breeders. We specifically search out breeders who understand the early part they play in a puppies life. They understand when one of their pups grows through our program, it ensures the puppy will end up having a excellent life.  It is really important to work closely with the breeder. We rely on the breeder’s feedback as well as our years of knowledge to pick out the puppy with the best temperament for a prospective new family.

Your Puppy‘s Training in Brier, Washington
Training your dog is a mixture of teaching new skill-sets including manners, setting boundaries, encouraging healthy relationships, and also exposing your dog successfully to people, other dogs and desensitizing him or her to all various environments.Such as, we may have the pup sleep overnight with different people in various settings; which in turn creates a dog for you who is relaxed and easy to live with because he or she adapts|adjusts} to your lifestyle. As a result of this and exposures to other factors your dog easily connects 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 care in Brier, Washington. Once we decide on the pup from the litter, the very first thing we would like to accomplish is building confidence and a bond with this new puppy. We start our relationship having fun while always teaching. Under our close guidance, we start exposing the pup to its new world. For instance, getting him or her to follow us, climb stairs, walk over logs, and even get somewhat close to loud noises. By doing this, we are environmentally socializing your dog to the world while at the same time reinforcing our bond. We are huge dog lovers, but still very aware in those moments it is essential to concentrate more on being a leader and guide as the new pup learns about this new world without the presence of its litter mates or mom.

Most important time for learning
In the first few weeks we are teaching your new puppy boundaries, trust and focus. There is no limit as to what we will integrate into our approaches. Often we take advantage of specific areas or objects to create an experience for the puppy. Sometimes a spur of the moment opportunity may present itself in Brier, Washington. Our options and creativity are limitless. Every exposure and experience builds upon the last one. Through all of this, we very closely supervise the puppy. We don’t 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 down to teaching the pup.

Every interaction with the new pup is a teaching moment. We like to think about it as an early investment in the life of this puppy. This is the first time away from his or her littermates and staying with us in Brier, Washington. 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 they can learn in a lifetime. The quality and quantity of what they encounter will have a massive impact on their future personalities and decide a number of their “good” or “bad” behavior tendencies. Throughout the imprinting stage, every experience is vital. 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 taking in every experience like a sponge, we must stay very aware of all interactions and yet still have fun with our new dog.

A Well-Mannered Pal
4 to 6 months 

A trained dog is much 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 vital. In addition, desensitization, exposure to many different distractions and situations, as well as being comfortable to fit into a lifestyle in Brier, WA  is equally important.

Our focus is to create a puppy with remarkable 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 strong foundation by about 4 to 6 months. We practice obedience, making it a standard request in our everyday routine in addition to within each new situation we expose your dog to. We go from shaping to defining commands and testing them with distractions, duration and distance. Communication is at the center of our philosophy. Being clear and consistent is key. We limit our words when giving 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 Brier, WA
6 months to young adult

Enter the teenage years– adolescence. This is the normal age when many dogs are re-homed or given up to animal shelters. The adolescent stage can find your sweet pup developing into a monster. That nice pup can be more mouthy and disobedient than you could ever think of. Many owners hope their canine will grow out of unwanted 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.

Testing in the Real World in Brier, Washington
We work to prevent any unwanted behavior by instilling boundaries and practicing obedience in high distraction areas. For example, we practice recalls when your dog is extremely distracted possibly chasing something like a squirrel. We test and proof obedience in high traffic places, around barking dogs, near playgrounds and within public places.

As the puppy goes 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 puppy? How does that picture differ from day to day or location to location. We are working to teach a dog how to adapt in each new and different environment or scenario. We are raising a dog that isn’t depending on continuous commands that dictate what he or she should and shouldn’t do. In fact, we prefer a dog that can make great decisions. Our main priority is to have a well-balanced dog, who will fit into your home.

We continue to reinforce and improve manners making good behavior a habit for the dog. Throughout this time, the dog has been staying with the dog trainer in their individual home. During this time, your dog will also spend a few days and nights staying with another relative or close friend. Providing the puppy with this chance, encourages your dog to continue to be confident and comfortable in brand-new areas. This makes sure those habits and good manners will stay when he or she moves on to your home in Brier, WA.