Deciding on Your Pup
The thought of raising a new young puppy on your own can be overwhelming. You really want a puppy that can match  nicely with your daily life. Your life in Manhattan, New York possible is chaotic, you may have a full-time profession, you may be raising a new family, you may like to travel or may be you just retired. Peace of Mind Puppy provide s a stress free experience to add that  remarkable dog to your life.

The Program Starts With a Consultation
We think it is essential that you know who you will be dealing with. Establishing a relationship is incredibly important to our company in Manhattan, New York. Our conversation starts with straightforward questions and leads into an detailed discussion, which will provide us a better idea of who you are and what your dream dog might be. We would like to have a great working relationship with you. It starts the journey to choose, teach and raise your pup.

Choosing The Perfect Breed For Your Family
Once you have decided you want to include that amazing dog to your life in Manhattan, New York. You have your heart set on a certain breed or maybe you want one of our pups that are currently in our puppy raising program. Certainly there are things to think about for example, where you live, maybe you work full time, are raising a  little family, you love to go on vacation or maybe you have recently retired. This information will not minimize your choices, yet help clarify your way of life in Manhattan, NY. We help guide you in your decision making process. As we learn more about you, we can certainly assist you choose what you want and which breed will best suit your life-style.

Choosing The Best Puppies For Sale in Manhattan, New York
We collaborate with amazing breeders who are truly interested in improving their breed with good health and fantastic temperament of their puppies. The initial eight weeks of a new pups life are as vital as to what happens after. A good breeder is aware of this and helps get the puppy off to a great start.

We have developed a rapport with many exquisite breeders. We particularly find breeders who comprehend the early role they play in a puppies life. They know when one of their puppies goes through our program, it ensures the puppy will end up having a fantastic life.  It is extremely important to work closely with the breeder. We depend on the breeder’s knowledge and also our years of knowledge to choose the puppy with the best temperament for a potential new family.

The Puppy‘s Training in Manhattan, New York
Training your dog is a mixture of teaching new skills including manners, setting boundaries, promoting healthy relationships, and also 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 puppy stay overnight with different people in different environments; which in turn produces a dog for you who is relaxed and easy to live with because he or she can easily adapt|adjusts} to your lifestyle. Because of this and exposures to other variables your dog readily connects with you and your family.

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

Training starts the instant a new puppy is in our care in Manhattan, New York. Once we decide on the puppy from the litter, the first thing we want to accomplish is developing 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 start exposing the pup to its new world. Such as, getting him or her to follow us, go up and down stairs, walk over logs, and maybe even get somewhat close to loud noises. By doing this, we are environmentally socializing your puppy to the world while at the same time boosting our bond. We are huge dog lovers, but still very 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 company 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 restriction as to what we will integrate into our strategies. Frequently we make use of certain places or objects to create an experience for the pup. At times a spur of the moment opportunity may present itself in Manhattan, New York. Our options and imagination are endless. Every exposure and experience builds on the last one. Through all of this, we closely observe the puppy. We never restrict ourselves to rigid rules. We try to get more creative, think outside the box, and take advantage of events that manifest before us. Those opportunities are invaluable when it comes to teaching the dog.

Every interaction with the new puppy 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 staying with us in Manhattan, New York. 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 experience will have a significant effect on their future personalities and decide much of their “good” or “bad” behavior tendencies. Throughout the imprinting phase, every experience is critical. It is essential to build their confidence. The expression ‘don’t sweat the small stuff’ does not apply to their early interactions. Because puppies are absorbing every experience like a sponge, we must stay very aware of all interactions and yet still have a good time with our new pup.

A Well-Mannered Dog
4 to 6 months 

A well-trained pup is much 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. Furthermore, desensitization, exposure to various distractions and situations, in addition to having the flexibility to fit into a lifestyle in Manhattan, NY  is equally important.

Our focus is to create 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 improve 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 everyday routine in addition to within each new situation we expose your dog to. We go from shaping to formalizing 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 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 Manhattan, NY
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 developing into a monster. That nice pup can be more mouthy and disobedient than you could ever picture. Many owners hope their canine will outgrow unwanted behaviors. Their dog is testing what is permitted and what is not. Allowing a dog to continue practicing naughty acts makes changing undesirable behavior more challenging.

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

As the dog 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 puppy? How does that picture change from day to day or location to location. We are aiming to teach a dog how to adapt in every new and various setting or scenario. We are raising a puppy that isn’t dependent on ongoing commands that control what he or she should and shouldn’t do. Instead, we want a dog that can make good choices. Our top goal is to have a well-balanced dog, who will fit into your home.

We continue to reinforce and improve good manners making good behavior a habit for the dog. Throughout this time, the puppy has been living with the dog trainer in his or her own home. During this time, your puppy will also spend a few days and nights hanging out with another family member or friend. Giving this opportunity, encourages your puppy to continue to be confident and comfortable in brand-new surroundings. This ensures those habits and good manners will remain when he/she moves in to your house in Manhattan, NY.