Deciding on Your Young puppy
The thought of raising a new puppy by yourself can be frustrating. You need a pup that will fit  very well with your lifestyle. Your life in Ladera, California is stressful, you’ve got a full time schedule, you may be raising a young family, you may like to travel or may be you 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 essential that you know who you will be partnering with. Establishing a relationship is very important to us in Ladera, California. Our conversation starts with basic questions and leads into an detailed discussion, which will provide us a much better idea of who you are and what your perfect dog will be. We like to have a great working relationship with you. It starts the journey to choose, teach and raise your puppy.

Picking The Perfect Breed For Your Home
Once you have determined you are ready to add that amazing dog to your life in Ladera, California. You may have your heart set on a particular breed or maybe you want one of our dogs that are currently in our puppy raising program. Certainly there are things to take into account such as where you live, maybe you work full time, are raising a  little family, you love to travel or maybe you have recently retired. All this will not reduce your options, yet help clarify your everyday life in Ladera, CA. We will help guide you in the decision making process. As we get to know you better, we can certainly aid you decide what you want and which dog will best match your lifestyle.

Choosing The Perfect Breeder in Ladera, California
We collaborate with amazing breeders who are genuinely interested in improving their breed with good health and exceptional temperament of their pups. The first eight weeks of a new pups life are as significant as to what happens after. A good breeder understands this and helps get the puppy off to a great start.

We have developed a rapport with many fine breeders. We specifically seek breeders who comprehend the early role they play in a puppies life. They understand when one of their pups goes through our program, it ensures the puppy will end up having a great life.  It is really important to work carefully with the breeder. We depend on the breeder’s feedback in addition to our years of experience to choose the puppy with the best temperament for a potential new family.

The Puppy‘s Training in Ladera, California
Training your pup is a combination of teaching new skills including manners, setting boundaries, encouraging healthy relationships, together with exposing your puppy 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 different people in various settings; which develops a dog for you who is comfortable and easy to live with because he or she adapts|adjusts} to your way of life. Because 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 moment a new puppy is in our care in Ladera, California. Once we choose 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 while always teaching. Under our close guidance, we start exposing the puppy to its new world. For instance, getting him or her to follow us, go up and down stairs, walk over various things, and even get relatively 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, yet very aware in those moments it is imperative to focus more on being a leader and guide as the new puppy learns about this new world without the presence 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 restriction as to what we may incorporate into our techniques. Typically we utilize certain areas or objects to create an experience for the puppy. Occasionally a spur of the moment opportunity may present itself in Ladera, California. Our options and vision are endless. Every exposure and experience builds upon the previous one. Through all of this, we thoroughly observe the puppy. We don’t restrict ourselves to rigid rules. We try to get more creative, think outside the box, and make use of events that unfold before us. Those opportunities are invaluable when it comes down to teaching the pup.

Every interaction with the new pup 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 their littermates and living with us in Ladera, 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 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 much of their “good” or “bad” behavior tendencies. During the course of the imprinting period, every experience is important. It is important to build their 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 puppy.

A Well-Mannered Dog
4 to 6 months 

A well-trained puppy is a lot 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 paramount. Additionally, desensitization, exposure to various distractions and situations, along with having the flexibility to fit into a lifestyle in Ladera, CA 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 carries on 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, making it a normal request in our day-to-day routine as well as 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 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 immediately.

Proofing Behavior in a Social World in Ladera, CA
6 months to young adult

Enter the teenage years– adolescence. This is the usual age when many dogs are re-homed or surrendered 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 imagine. Many owners hope their dog will outgrow unwanted behaviors. Their dog is testing what is allowed and what is not. Allowing a dog to continue rehearsing naughty acts makes changing undesirable behavior more difficult.

Testing in the Real World in Ladera, California 
We work to stop any unwanted behavior by instilling boundaries and practicing obedience in high distraction locations. Such as, we practice recalls when your dog is extremely distracted perhaps chasing something like a squirrel. We practice and proof obedience in high traffic places, 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 it in various scenarios. We think of each situation as a picture. How does that look like to the dog? How does that picture differ from day to day or location to location. We are working to teach a dog how to cope in each new and various environment or situation. We are raising a puppy that isn’t dependent on continuous commands that control what he or she should and should not do. Rather, we desire a dog that can make good decisions. Our main goal is to have a well-balanced puppy, who will be comfortable your home.

We continue to reinforce and improve manners making good behavior a habit for the dog. During this time, the puppy has been living with the trainer in their individual home. During this time, your dog will also spend a few days and nights staying with another family member or close friend. Giving this chance, encourages your puppy to continue to be confident and comfortable in different surroundings. This ensures those habits and good manners will stay when he or she moves in to your home in Ladera, CA.