Deciding on Your Pup
The thought of raising a new puppy by yourself can be frustrating. You hope for a pup that is going to fit in  very well with your life-style. Your life in Dublin, California might be hectic, you may have a full-time job, a new family, you like to travel or you’ve just retired. We provide a anxiety free experience to add in that  awesome dog to your life.

The Process Begins 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 our company in Dublin, California. Our discussion begins with straightforward questions and leads into an in detail conversation, which will give us a much better idea of who you are and what your ideal dog will be. We would like to have a great working relationship with you. It begins the journey to pick, teach and raise your pup.

Choosing The Best Breed For Your Home
Once you have decided you are ready to add that amazing dog to your life in Dublin, California. You may have your heart set on a specific breed or maybe you’re interested in one of our pups that are presently in our puppy raising program. There are things to take into consideration such as where you live, how much you work, are raising a young family, you you may love to go on vacation or maybe you have recently retired. All this will not limit your options, yet help shed light on your way of life in Dublin, CA. We help guide you in your decision making process. As we get to know you better, we can assist you pick what you want and which puppy will best accommodate your lifestyle.

Selecting The Right Breeder in Dublin, California
We team up with responsible breeders who are truly interested in improving their breed with good health and excellent temperament of their pups. The initial eight weeks of a new pups life are as critical as to what happens after. A excellent breeder recognizes this and helps get the puppy off to a great start.

We have established a rapport with many amazing breeders. We specifically find breeders who recognize the early role they play in a puppies life. They understand when one of their puppies goes through our program, it ensures the puppy will end up having a wonderful life.  It is extremely important to work carefully with the breeder. We rely on the breeder’s input as well as our years of experience to pick the puppy with the best temperament for the potential new family.

Your Puppy‘s Training in Dublin, California
Training your dog is a mixture of teaching new skill-sets including manners, setting boundaries, fostering healthy relationships, as well as exposing your puppy successfully to people, other dogs and desensitizing him or her to all different types of environments. For instance, we have the pup sleep overnight with different people in various settings; 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. 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
Getting your puppy from the breeder

Training starts the instant a new puppy is in our hands in Dublin, California. Once we decide on the pup from the litter, the very first thing we want to accomplish is developing 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. For instance, getting him or her to follow us, climb stairs, walk over branches, and maybe even get somewhat near to loud noises. By doing this, we are environmentally socializing your dog to the world while at the same time enhancing our bond. We are huge dog lovers, yet significantly aware in those moments it is essential to concentrate more on being a leader and guide as the new pup discovers this new world without having the presence of its litter mates or mom.

Most important 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 will incorporate into our techniques. Frequently we use certain places or objects to create an encounter for the puppy. Sometimes a spur of the moment opportunity may present itself in Dublin, California. Our choices and creativity are endless. Every exposure and experience builds on the prior one. Through all of this, we thoroughly supervise the puppy. We never limit ourselves to inflexible rules. We try to become more creative, think outside the box, and make use of activities that manifest 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 like to think about it as an early investment in the life of this pup. This is the first time away from his or her littermates and staying with us in Dublin, California. 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 huge impact on their future personalities and determine much of their “good” or “bad” behavior tendencies. During the course of the imprinting period, 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 taking in every experience like a sponge, we need to stay very aware of all interactions and yet still have a good time with our new pup.

A Well-Mannered Pal
4 to 6 months 

A well-trained dog 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 very important. Furthermore, desensitization, exposure to many different distractions and situations, as well as having the flexibility to fit into a lifestyle in Dublin, CA 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 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 normal request in our regular routine in addition to within each new situation we expose your puppy to. We go from shaping to defining 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 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 Dublin, CA
6 months to young adult

Enter the teenage years– adolescence. This is the normal age when many dogs are re-homed or surrendered to shelters. The adolescent stage can find your sweet pup becoming a monster. That nice puppy can be more mouthy and disobedient than you could ever imagine. Many owners hope their puppy will grow out of undesirable behaviors. Their dog is testing what is permitted and what is not. Allowing a dog to continue practicing naughty acts makes changing undesirable behavior more challenging.

Testing in the Real World in Dublin, California 
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 practice and proof obedience in high traffic spots, 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 it in various situations. We think of each situation as a picture. How 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 every new and various setting or situation. We are raising a puppy that isn’t dependent on ongoing commands that control what he or she should and should not do. Rather, 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 fine-tune manners making good behavior a habit for the dog. During this time, the puppy has been staying with the trainer in his or her own home. Throughout this time, your dog will also spend a few days and nights hanging out with another relative or close friend. Providing them with this chance, encourages your dog to continue to be confident and comfortable in new settings. This makes sure those habits and good manners will remain when he or she moves on to your home in Dublin, CA.