Deciding on Your Puppy
The idea of raising a new pup by yourself may be overwhelming. You hope for a doggy that can fit in  nicely with your life-style. Your life in Monte Sereno, California can be hectic, you’ve got a full time schedule, maybe you’re raising a young family, you like to travel or may be you just retired. We provide a stress and anxiety free experience to add that  amazing dog to your life.

The Experience Begins With a Assessment
We know it’s vital that you know who you will be dealing with. Building a rapport is exceptionally important to our company in Monte Sereno, California. Our chat starts with basic questions and leads into an detailed conversation, which will provide us a better idea of who you are and what your dream dog will be. We like to have a great working partnership with you. It begins the journey to choose, teach and raise your puppy.

Choosing The Perfect Breed For Your Home
Once you have made a decision you are ready to include that amazing dog to your life in Monte Sereno, California. You may have your heart set on a specific breed or maybe you’re interested in one of our pups that are currently in our puppy raising program. There certainly are things to take into consideration such as the type of house you live in, maybe you work full time, maybe you are raising a  little family, you love to go on vacation or maybe you have recently retired. All this will not restrict your options, but instead help clarify your lifestyle in Monte Sereno, CA. We help guide you in your decision making process. As we get to know you better, we can assist you choose what you want and which breed will best fit your lifestyle.

Picking The Right Breeder in Monte Sereno, California
We partner with amazing breeders who are truly interested in improving their breed with good health and exceptional temperament of their pups. The first eight weeks of a new puppy’s life are as vital as to what comes after. A great breeder understands this and helps get the puppy off to a great start.

We have established a relationship with many fine breeders. We particularly search out breeders who comprehend 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 very important to work carefully with the breeder. We rely on the breeder’s feedback as well as our years of expertise to pick out the puppy with the best temperament for a prospective new family.

The Puppy‘s Training in Monte Sereno, California
Training your new puppy is a combo of teaching new skill-sets including manners, setting boundaries, nurturing healthy relationships, and also exposing your dog successfully to people, other dogs and desensitizing him or her to all various environments.For example, we may have the puppy stay overnight with various people in different settings; which creates a dog for you who is comfortable 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.

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

Training starts the minute a new puppy is in our hands in Monte Sereno, California. Once we select the pup from the litter, the very first thing we wish to accomplish is building 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 puppy to its new world. For instance, getting him or her to follow us, climb stairs, walk over branches, and even get somewhat close to loud noises. By doing this, we are environmentally socializing your puppy to the world while at the same time enhancing our bond. We are huge dog lovers, but still remarkably aware in those moments it is imperative to focus more on being a leader and guide as the new pup discovers this new world without the company of its litter mates or mom.

The Essential time for learning
During the first few weeks we are teaching your new puppy boundaries, trust and focus. There is no restriction as to what we will incorporate into our approaches. Typically we take advantage of specific locations or objects to create an encounter for the pup. Sometimes a spur of the moment opportunity may present itself in Monte Sereno, California. Our options and imagination are unlimited. Every exposure and experience builds on the prior one. Through all of this, we closely observe the puppy. We never limit ourselves to inflexible rules. We try to get more creative, think outside the box, and make use of events that manifest before us. Those opportunities are priceless when it comes to teaching the dog.

Every interaction with the new pup is a teaching moment. We like to 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 staying with us in Monte Sereno, 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 encounter will have a significant impact on their future personalities and decide many of their “good” or “bad” behavior tendencies. During the imprinting period, every experience is important. 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 Dog
4 to 6 months 

A well-trained puppy 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 extremely important. Furthermore, desensitization, exposure to various distractions and situations, in addition to having the flexibility to fit into a lifestyle in Monte Sereno, CA is equally important.

Our focus is to create a dog with remarkable manners and social skills. We start 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, making it a standard request in our regular routine in addition to within each new situation we expose your dog to. We move from shaping to formalizing commands and proofing them with distractions, duration and distance. Communication is at the core of our philosophy. Being clear and consistent is key. We restrict 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 Monte Sereno, CA
6 months to young adult

Enter the teenage years– adolescence. This is the usual age when many dogs are re-homed or given up 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 envision. Many owners hope their puppy will outgrow undesirable behaviors. Their dog is testing what is permitted and what is not. Allowing a dog to continue practicing naughty acts makes changing unwanted behavior more challenging.

Working in the Real World in Monte Sereno, California 
We work to stop any unwanted behavior by instilling boundaries and practicing obedience in high distraction areas. Such as, we practice recalls when your dog is extremely distracted maybe chasing something as common as a squirrel. We practice and proof obedience in high traffic areas, 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 consider 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 striving to teach a dog how to adapt in every new and various setting or scenario. We are raising a dog that isn’t dependent on continual commands that determine what he or she should and shouldn’t do. In fact, we desire a dog that can make great decisions. Our top priority is to have a well-balanced puppy, who will be comfortable your home.

We continue to reinforce and fine-tune good manners making good behavior a habit for the dog. Throughout this time, the dog has been living with the trainer in his/her individual home. Throughout this time, your puppy will also spend a few days and nights hanging out with another loved one or close friend. Providing the dog with this chance, encourages your puppy to continue to be confident and comfortable in different areas. This ensures those habits and good manners will remain when he or she moves in to your home in Monte Sereno, CA.