Deciding on Your Pup
The idea of raising a new young puppy by yourself can be frustrating. You really want a doggy that will fit in  nicely with your everyday life. Your life in Olympia, Washington can be hectic, you’ve got a full time schedule, a young family, you like to travel or may be you just retired. Peace of Mind Puppy provide s a stress and anxiety free experience to add that  awesome dog to your life.

The Program Begins With a Consultation
We know it’s very important that you know who you will be teaming up with. Developing a relationship is incredibly important to our company in Olympia, Washington. Our conversation starts with basic questions and leads into an thorough discussion, which will give us a much better idea of who you are and what your perfect dog might be. We like to have a excellent working partnership with you. It starts the journey to select, teach and raise your puppy.

Picking The Perfect Breed For Your Household
Once you have decided you are ready to add that amazing dog to your life in Olympia, Washington. You may have your heart set on a particular breed or maybe you want one of our pups that are currently in our puppy raising program. Certainly there are things to take into account for example, where you live, how much you work, maybe you are raising a young family, you you may love to travel or maybe you have recently retired. This information will not restrict your options, yet help clarify your way of life in Olympia, WA. We will help guide you in the decision making process. As we learn more about you, we can help you pick what you want and which breed will best accommodate your lifestyle.

Finding The Perfect Puppies For Sale in Olympia, Washington
We partner with amazing breeders who are truly interested in improving their breed with good health and exceptional temperament of their puppies. The initial eight weeks of a new pups life are as significant as to what happens after. A great breeder recognizes this and helps get the puppy off to a great start.

We have built a relationship with many great breeders. We particularly search out breeders who understand the early role they play in a puppies life. They know when one of their pups goes through our program, it ensures the puppy will end up having a good life.  It is really important to work carefully with the breeder. We rely on the breeder’s knowledge in addition to our years of expertise to select the puppy with the best temperament for the potential new family.

The Puppy‘s Training in Olympia, Washington
Training your puppy is a combination of teaching new skill-sets including manners, setting boundaries, promoting healthy relationships, and also exposing your puppy successfully to people, other dogs and desensitizing him or her to all types of environments.Such as, we have the pup stay overnight with various people in various environments; which in turn creates 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. As a result of this and exposures to other factors your dog easily connects with you and your family members.

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

Training starts the instant a new puppy is in our care in Olympia, Washington. Once we choose the pup from the litter, the first thing we wish to accomplish is building confidence and a bond with this new puppy. We begin 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, go up and down stairs, walk over various things, and even get somewhat close to loud noises. By doing this, we are environmentally socializing your dog to the world while enhancing our bond. We are huge dog lovers, but still incredibly 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 company of its litter mates or mom.

Most important time for learning
In the initial few weeks we are teaching your new puppy boundaries, trust and focus. There is no limit as to what we will integrate into our techniques. Typically we make use of particular areas or objects to create an encounter for the puppy. In some cases a spur of the moment opportunity may present itself in Olympia, Washington. Our options and vision are unlimited. Every exposure and experience builds on the previous one. Through all of this, we very closely supervise the puppy. We don’t confine ourselves to inflexible rules. We try to get more creative, think outside the box, and take advantage of events that unfold before us. Those opportunities are invaluable when it comes down to teaching the puppy.

Every interaction with the new puppy is a teaching moment. We often consider 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 Olympia, 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 experience will have a substantial influence on their future personalities and decide much of their “good” or “bad” behavior tendencies. Throughout the imprinting stage, every experience is vital. It is essential to build their confidence. The expression ‘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 fun with our new puppy.

A Well-Mannered Pal
4 to 6 months 

A trained puppy is so much 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 important. In addition, desensitization, exposure to many different distractions and situations, along with being comfortable to fit into a lifestyle in Olympia, WA  is equally important.

Our focus is to raise a dog with impeccable manners and social skills. We start 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, keeping it a standard request in our daily routine as well as within each new situation we expose your dog to. We go from shaping to defining commands and proofing them with distractions, duration and distance. Communication is at the center of our philosophy. Being clear and consistent is key. We restrict 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 right away.

Proofing Behavior in a Social World in Olympia, WA
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 turning into a monster. That nice puppy can be more mouthy and disobedient than you could ever think of. Many owners hope their dog 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 unwanted behavior more difficult.

Working in the Real World in Olympia, Washington
We work to reduce 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 like a squirrel. We test and proof obedience in high traffic spots, around barking dogs, around playgrounds and within public places.

As the dog goes through the adolescent stage we continue to challenge the dog by putting him or her in various scenarios. We imagine each situation as a picture. What 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 cope in each new and various environment or scenario. We are raising a puppy that isn’t depending on continuous commands that control what he or she should and should not do. Rather, we prefer a dog that can make great choices. Our main priority is to have a well-balanced puppy, who will be comfortable your home.

We continue to strengthen and fine-tune good manners making good behavior a habit for the dog. Throughout this time, the puppy has been staying with the dog trainer in his/her personal 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 brand-new environments. This ensures those habits and good manners will stay when he moves in to your home in Olympia, WA.