Picking Your Pup
The idea of raising a new pup on your own can be overwhelming. You hope for a dog that is going to match  wonderfully with your life. Your life in Montauk, New York is chaotic, you may have a full-time profession, you may be raising a new family, you like to travel or may be you just retired. Peace of Mind Puppy provide s a anxiety free experience to add that  incredible dog to your life.

The Program Starts With a Consultation
We know it’s essential that you know who you will be partnering with. Developing a rapport is very important to us in Montauk, New York. Our talk starts with straightforward questions and leads into an in detail discussion, which will give us a much better idea of who you are and what your ideal dog might be. We want to have a fantastic working relationship with you. It starts the journey to pick, teach and raise your pup.

Picking The Best Breed For Your Home
Once you have decided you want to add that amazing dog to your life in Montauk, New York. You may have your heart set on a certain breed or maybe you’re interested in one of our pups that are presently in our puppy raising program. There certainly are things to think about like where you live, maybe you work full time, are raising a  little family, you you may love to travel or maybe you have recently retired. All this will not minimize your options, but instead help clarify your life-style in Montauk, NY. We will help guide you in your decision making process. As we learn more about you, we can assist you decide what you want and which puppy will best fit your life-style.

Finding The Right Puppies For Sale in Montauk, New York
We coordinate with responsible breeders who are genuinely interested in improving their breed with good health and great temperament of their pups. The first eight weeks of a new puppy’s life are as essential as to what follows. A great breeder is aware of this and helps get the puppy off to a great start.

We have built a rapport with many exceptional breeders. We particularly pursue breeders who are aware of 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 terrific life.  It’s quite important to work closely with the breeder. We count on the breeder’s feedback together with our years of experience to pick the puppy with the best temperament for the potential new family.

Your Puppy‘s Training in Montauk, New York
Training your pup is a combo of teaching new skill-sets including manners, setting boundaries, promoting healthy relationships, in addition to exposing your puppy successfully to people, other dogs and desensitizing him or her to all types of environments.Such as, we may have the pup 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 way of life. Because 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 instant a new puppy is in our hands in Montauk, New York. Once we pick the pup from the litter, the first thing we would like 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 begin exposing the puppy to its new world. For example, getting him or her to follow us, go up and down stairs, walk over branches, and maybe even get relatively close to loud noises. By doing this, we are environmentally socializing your puppy to the world while strengthening our bond. We are huge dog lovers, but still incredibly aware in those moments it is imperative 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.

Crucial time for learning
During the initial few weeks we are teaching your new puppy boundaries, trust and focus. There is no limitation as to what we will integrate into our strategies. Typically we use certain areas or objects to create an experience for the puppy. In some cases a spur of the moment opportunity may present itself in Montauk, New York. Our options and creativity are unlimited. Every exposure and experience builds on the last one. Through all of this, we thoroughly observe the puppy. We don’t restrict ourselves to stiff rules. We try to become more creative, think outside the box, and make the most of occasions 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 dog. This is the first time away from his or her littermates and staying with us in Montauk, 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 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 lot of their “good” or “bad” behavior tendencies. During the course of the imprinting phase, every experience is vital. It is important to build their self-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 need to stay very aware of all interactions and yet still have fun with our new pup.

A Well-Mannered Friend
4 to 6 months 

A trained puppy is so much 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. Additionally, desensitization, exposure to various distractions and situations, along with being comfortable to fit into a lifestyle in Montauk, NY  is equally important.

Our focus is to create a puppy with impeccable manners and social skills. We begin 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, keeping it a regular 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 center of our philosophy. Being clear and consistent is key. We restrict our words when giving 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 Montauk, NY
6 months to young adult

Enter the teenage years– adolescence. This is the typical age when many dogs are re-homed or surrendered to rescues. The adolescent stage can find your sweet pup becoming a monster. That nice puppy can be more mouthy and disobedient than you could ever think of. Many owners hope their puppy 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 Montauk, New York
We work to prevent any unwanted behavior by instilling boundaries and practicing obedience in high distraction areas. For instance, 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 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 it in various situations. We consider 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 working to teach a dog how to adapt in every new and different environment or scenario. We are raising a dog that isn’t depending on constant commands that control what he or she should and should not do. Rather, we want a dog that can make good choices. Our main priority is to have a well-balanced dog, who will be comfortable your home.

We continue to reinforce and refine manners making good behavior a habit for the dog. Throughout this time, the puppy has been residing with the trainer in his/her own home. During this time, your dog will also spend a few days and nights hanging out with another family member or friend. Offering this opportunity, encourages your dog to continue to be confident and comfortable in new environments. This ensures those habits and good manners will stay when he moves on to your house in Montauk, NY.