Picking Your New Puppy
The thought of raising a new pup by yourself can be overwhelming. You hope for a puppy that can fit  very well with your way of life. Your life in Venice, California may be hectic, you’ve got a full time profession, you may be raising a young family, you may like to travel or may be you just retired. Peace of Mind Puppy provides a stress free experience to add in that  amazing dog to your life.

The Program Starts With a Consultation
We know it is crucial that you know who you will be coordinating with. Developing a rapport is very important to our company in Venice, California. Our conversation starts with simple questions and leads into an detailed discussion, which will provide us a much better idea of who you are and what your dream dog might be. We want to have a wonderful working partnership with you. It begins the journey to pick, teach and raise your pup.

Picking The Perfect Breed For Your Family
Once you have determined you want to include that amazing dog to your life in Venice, California. You have your heart set on a particular breed or maybe you want one of our dogs that are presently in our puppy raising program. There are things to think about including where you live, maybe you work full time, maybe you are raising a  little family, you you may love to travel or maybe you have recently retired. All this will not minimize your options, yet help shed light on your everyday life in Venice, CA. We help guide you in the decision making process. As we get to know you better, we can assist you choose what you want and which puppy will best match your lifestyle.

Finding The Perfect Breeder in Venice, California
We team up with responsible breeders who are truly interested in improving their breed with good health and great temperament of their pups. The first eight weeks of a new pups life are as critical as to what comes after. A good breeder is aware of this and helps get the puppy off to a great start.

We have built a relationship with many amazing breeders. We particularly pursue breeders who are aware of the early part they play in a puppies life. They know when one of their puppies grows through our program, it ensures the puppy will end up having a excellent life.  It is quite important to work carefully with the breeder. We count on the breeder’s knowledge together with our years of expertise to pick the puppy with the best temperament for a prospective new family.

Your Puppy‘s Training in Venice, California
Training your new puppy is a combo of teaching new skill-sets including manners, setting boundaries, nurturing healthy relationships, in addition to exposing your puppy successfully to people, other dogs and desensitizing him or her to all various environments.For example, we have the pup sleep overnight with different people in different environments; which creates a dog for you who is comfortable and easy to live with because he or she can easily adapt|adjusts} to your lifestyle. As a result of this and exposures to other factors your dog readily connects with you and your family.

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 Venice, California. Once we pick the pup from the litter, the first thing we would like to achieve is building confidence and a bond with this new puppy. We start our relationship having fun while always teaching. Under our close guidance, we start exposing the puppy to its new world. For example, getting him or her to follow us, climb stairs, walk over various things, and maybe even get somewhat near to loud noises. By doing this, we are environmentally socializing your puppy to the world while at the same time building up our bond. We are huge dog lovers, but still significantly aware in those moments it is essential to concentrate more on being a leader and guide as the new pup learns about this new world without having the presence of its litter mates or mom.

Most important time for learning
During the first few weeks we are teaching your new puppy boundaries, trust and focus. There is no limit as to what we will incorporate into our methods. Typically we use particular locations or objects to create an experience for the puppy. At times a spur of the moment opportunity may present itself in Venice, California. Our choices and vision are endless. Every exposure and experience builds upon the last one. Through all of this, we very closely monitor the puppy. We never restrict ourselves to stiff rules. We try to get more creative, think outside the box, and make the most of activities that manifest before us. Those opportunities are invaluable when it comes to teaching the pup.

Every interaction with the new puppy 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 living with us in Venice, 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 substantial influence on their future personalities and determine a number of their “good” or “bad” behavior tendencies. Throughout the imprinting phase, every experience is important. It is essential to build their self-confidence. The phrase ‘don’t sweat the small stuff’ does not apply to their early interactions. Because puppies are soaking up 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 Pup
4 to 6 months 

A trained puppy is far 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 critical. Furthermore, desensitization, exposure to many different distractions and situations, along with being comfortable to fit into a lifestyle in Venice, CA is equally important.

Our focus is to raise a puppy with remarkable manners and social skills. We begin by teaching obedience the day we bring them home from the breeder; which carries on 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 regular request in our regular routine as well as within each new situation we expose your puppy to. We go from shaping to formalizing 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 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 Venice, 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 turning into a monster. That nice pup can be more mouthy and disobedient than you could ever envision. Many owners hope their canine will grow out of unfavorable behaviors. Their dog is testing what is permitted and what is not. Allowing a dog to continue rehearsing naughty acts makes changing unwanted behavior more challenging.

Working in the Real World in Venice, California 
We work to prevent any unwanted behavior by instilling boundaries and practicing obedience in high distraction places. For example, we practice recalls when your dog is very distracted perhaps chasing something as common as a squirrel. We test and proof obedience in high traffic locations, 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 situations. We think of each situation as a picture. How 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 every new and different setting or situation. We are raising a dog that isn’t reliant on continual commands that control what he or she should and should not do. Rather, we want a dog that can make good decisions. Our main goal is to have a well-balanced puppy, who will fit into your home.

We continue to strengthen and refine manners making good behavior a habit for the dog. Throughout this time, the dog has been staying with the trainer in their personal home. Throughout this time, your puppy will also spend a few days and nights staying with another family member or friend. Providing them with this chance, encourages your puppy to continue to be confident and comfortable in new surroundings. This makes sure those habits and good manners will remain when he or she goes on to your house in Venice, CA.