Deciding on Your New Puppy
The thought of raising a new puppy on your own is stressful. You want a dog that is going to fit  nicely with your way of life. Your life in Ladera Ranch, California is stressful, you may have a full-time profession, you may be raising a young family, you may like to travel or you’ve just retired. We provide a stress free experience to add in that  spectacular dog to your life.

The Experience Begins With a Consultation
We think it is important that you know who you will be working with. Establishing a relationship is exceptionally important to us in Ladera Ranch, California. Our chat starts with simple questions and leads into an in depth discussion, which will provide us a clearer idea of who you are and what your dream dog will be. We would like to have a great working partnership with you. It begins the journey to choose, teach and raise your pup.

Finding The Best Breed For Your Household
Once you have decided you are ready to include that perfect dog to your life in Ladera Ranch, California. You may have your heart set on a specific breed or maybe you’re interested in one of our dogs that are presently in our puppy raising program. There are things to consider for example, the type of house you live in, maybe you work full time, maybe you 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, but instead help shed light on your daily life in Ladera Ranch, CA. We will help guide you in this decision making process. As we get to know you better, we can certainly assist you pick what you want and which breed will best suit your life-style.

Selecting The Perfect Breeder in Ladera Ranch, California
We partner with amazing breeders who are truly 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 crucial as to what happens after. A excellent breeder is aware of this and helps get the puppy off to a great start.

We have established a relationship with many amazing breeders. We specifically search out breeders who comprehend the early part 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 terrific life.  It is very important to work closely with the breeder. We count on the breeder’s input as well as our years of experience to pick out the puppy with the best temperament for the prospective new family.

The Puppy‘s Training in Ladera Ranch, California
Training your puppy is a mixture of teaching new skill-sets including manners, setting boundaries, promoting healthy relationships, along with exposing your dog successfully to people, other dogs and desensitizing him or her to all types of environments. For instance, we may have the pup stay overnight with different people in different environments; which creates a dog for you who is relaxed and easy to live with because he or she adapts|adjusts} to your way of life. As a result of this and exposures to other variables your dog easily connects with you and your family members.

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

Training starts the moment a new puppy is in our care in Ladera Ranch, California. Once we pick the puppy from the litter, the first thing we wish to accomplish is developing confidence and a bond with this new puppy. We start our relationship having fun even though we’re always teaching. Under our close guidance, we begin exposing the pup to its new world. Such as, getting him or her to follow us, climb 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 building up our bond. We are huge dog lovers, but still incredibly 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.

The Essential time for learning
In the first few weeks we are teaching your new puppy boundaries, trust and focus. There is no limitation as to what we will integrate into our methods. Typically we use certain areas or objects to create an encounter for the puppy. In some cases a spur of the moment opportunity may present itself in Ladera Ranch, California. Our options and vision are limitless. Every exposure and experience builds upon the last one. Through all of this, we carefully observe the puppy. We don’t limit ourselves to stiff rules. We try to get more creative, think outside the box, and take advantage of occasions that manifest 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 think of it as an early investment in the life of this dog. This is the first time away from his or her littermates and living with us in Ladera Ranch, 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 period than they can learn in a lifetime. The quality and quantity of what they encounter will have a significant impact on their future personalities and determine a number of their “good” or “bad” behavior tendencies. During the imprinting stage, 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 absorbing every experience like a sponge, we need to 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 pup is a lot 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 vital. In addition, desensitization, exposure to various distractions and situations, as well as being comfortable to fit into a lifestyle in Ladera Ranch, CA is equally important.

Our focus is to raise 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 improve the dog’s behavior. The goal is to have a stable foundation by about 4 to 6 months. We practice obedience, making 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 testing them with distractions, duration and distance. Communication is at the core of our philosophy. Being very clear and consistent is key. We limit our words when providing 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 Ranch, CA
6 months to young adult

Enter the teenage years– adolescence. This is the typical age when many dogs are re-homed or given up 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 canine will outgrow undesirable behaviors. Their dog is testing what is permitted and what is not. Allowing a dog to continue rehearsing naughty acts makes changing undesirable behavior more challenging.

Testing in the Real World in Ladera Ranch, California 
We work to stop any unwanted behavior by instilling boundaries and practicing obedience in high distraction areas. For instance, we practice recalls when your dog is highly 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 it in various situations. We think of each situation as a picture. How does that look like to the dog? How does that picture change from day to day or location to location. We are working to teach a dog how to adapt in every new and different environment or scenario. We are raising a dog that isn’t reliant on ongoing commands that control what he or she should and shouldn’t do. Rather, we want a dog that can make good decisions. Our main priority is to have a well-balanced dog, who will be comfortable your home.

We continue to reinforce and refine good manners making good behavior a habit for the dog. Throughout this time, the dog has been living with the dog trainer in his/her individual home. Throughout this time, your puppy will also spend a few days and nights hanging out with another family member or close friend. Giving this opportunity, encourages your dog to continue to be confident and comfortable in brand-new surroundings. This makes sure those habits and good manners will remain when he/she moves on to your home in Ladera Ranch, CA.