Picking Your Pup
The thought of raising a new puppy on your own may be overwhelming. You need a puppy that can fit in  perfectly with your life-style. Your life in Westlake Village, California is fast paced, you’ve got a full-time profession, maybe you’re raising a new family, you like to travel or may be you just retired. We provide a stress free experience to add in that  awesome dog to your life.

The Program Starts With a Assessment
We know it is very important that you know who you will be working with. Building a relationship is incredibly important to our company in Westlake Village, California. Our conversation begins with simple questions and leads into an in depth conversation, which will give us a better idea of who you are and what your perfect dog might be. We want to have a fantastic working partnership with you. It starts the journey to decide on, teach and raise your puppy.

Picking The Perfect Breed For Your Home
Once you have determined you want to add that perfect dog to your life in Westlake Village, California. You have your heart set on a certain breed or maybe you want one of our pups that are presently in our puppy raising program. There certainly are things to consider such as where you live, your schedule, are raising a young family, you you may love to travel or maybe you have recently retired. This information will not reduce your options, yet help shed light on your lifestyle in Westlake Village, CA. We will help guide you in the decision making process. As we learn more about you, we can aid you choose what you want and which puppy will best suit your life-style.

Finding The Perfect Breeder in Westlake Village, 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 pups life are as critical as to what happens after. A good breeder is aware of this and helps get the puppy off to a great start.

We have established a relationship with many exquisite breeders. We particularly find breeders who are aware of 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 quite important to work carefully with the breeder. We depend on the breeder’s input along with our years of expertise to choose the puppy with the best temperament for the potential new family.

The Puppy‘s Training in Westlake Village, California
Training your dog is a combo of teaching new skills including manners, setting boundaries, fostering healthy relationships, along with exposing your puppy successfully to people, other dogs and desensitizing him or her to all various environments.Such as, we have the puppy sleep overnight with various people in different environments; which develops a dog for you who is comfortable and easy to live with because he or she adapts|adjusts} to your lifestyle. 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 moment a new puppy is in our hands in Westlake Village, California. Once we choose the pup from the litter, the first thing we wish to accomplish is building 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 begin exposing the pup to its new world. For instance, getting him or her to follow us, climb stairs, walk over branches, and also get somewhat close to loud noises. By doing this, we are environmentally socializing your dog to the world while strengthening our bond. We are huge dog lovers, but still remarkably aware in those moments it is essential to concentrate more on being a leader and guide as the new puppy learns about this new world without having the company 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 restriction as to what we will incorporate into our techniques. Often we utilize particular areas or objects to create an experience for the pup. Sometimes a spur of the moment opportunity may present itself in Westlake Village, California. Our decisions and imagination are endless. Every exposure and experience builds upon the prior one. Through all of this, we carefully observe the puppy. We never limit ourselves to inflexible rules. We try to get more creative, think outside the box, and benefit from occasions that unfold before us. Those opportunities are invaluable when it comes down to teaching the dog.

Every interaction with the new puppy 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 Westlake Village, 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 massive influence on their future personalities and decide much of their “good” or “bad” behavior tendencies. During the course of the imprinting phase, every experience is critical. 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 must stay very aware of all interactions and yet still have fun with our new puppy.

A Well-Mannered Puppy
4 to 6 months 

A well-trained puppy 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 vital. In addition, desensitization, exposure to many different distractions and situations, in addition to having the flexibility to fit into a lifestyle in Westlake Village, CA is equally important.

Our focus is to create a puppy 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 solid foundation by about 4 to 6 months. We practice obedience, making it a regular request in our regular routine as well as within each new situation we expose your puppy to. We move from shaping to defining commands and proofing them with distractions, duration and distance. Communication is at the center 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 want when we give them the command. When we say ‘come’ or ‘here’ we expect 100% response immediately.

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

Enter the teenage years– adolescence. This is the normal age when many dogs are re-homed or given up to animal shelters. The adolescent stage can find your sweet pup becoming a monster. That nice pup can be more mouthy and disobedient than you could ever picture. Many owners hope their canine will outgrow 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 difficult.

Testing in the Real World in Westlake Village, California 
We work to reduce any unwanted behavior by instilling boundaries and practicing obedience in high distraction places. For example, we practice recalls when your dog is extremely distracted maybe chasing something like a squirrel. We practice and proof obedience in high traffic areas, around barking dogs, near playgrounds and within public places.

As the dog goes through the adolescent stage we continue to challenge the dog by putting him or her in various situations. We consider each situation as a picture. What 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 various environment or scenario. We are raising a puppy that isn’t reliant on continual commands that dictate what he or she should and should not do. In fact, we want a dog that can make good choices. Our main goal is to have a well-balanced dog, who will be comfortable your home.

We continue to reinforce and fine-tune good manners making good behavior a habit for the dog. During this time, the puppy has been residing with the trainer in his/her individual home. During this time, your dog will also spend a few days and nights hanging out with another family member or close friend. Giving this chance, encourages your puppy to continue to be confident and comfortable in different settings. This makes sure those habits and good manners will stay when he/she goes on to your home in Westlake Village, CA.