Selecting Your Pup
The thought of raising a new young puppy by yourself can be stressful. You hope for a pup that will fit in  beautifully with your life. Your life in Red hook, New York may be hectic, you’ve got a full-time job, you may be raising a young family, you may like to travel or may be you just retired. We provide a stress and anxiety free experience to add that  spectacular dog to your life.

The Program Begins With a Assessment
We think it is crucial that you know who you will be coordinating with. Developing a relationship is exceptionally important to our team in Red hook, New York. Our chat starts with simple questions and leads into an in depth discussion, which will provide us a much better idea of who you are and what your dream dog would be. We like to have a fantastic working relationship with you. It begins the journey to pick, teach and raise your puppy.

Finding The Perfect Breed For Your Household
Once you have made a decision you are ready to add that amazing dog to your life in Red hook, New York. You may have your heart set on a particular breed or maybe you’re interested in one of our dogs that are currently in our puppy raising program. There certainly are things to take into consideration such as where you live, your schedule, maybe you are raising a  little family, you love to go on vacation or you’ve recently retired. This information will not reduce your choices, but instead help clarify your daily life in Red hook, NY. We help guide you in the decision making process. As we learn more about you, we can help you pick what you want and which dog will best match your life-style.

Selecting The Right Puppies For Sale in Red hook, New York
We work with responsible breeders who are genuinely interested in improving their breed with good health and excellent temperament of their pups. The initial eight weeks of a new puppy’s life are as important as to what follows. A good breeder recognizes this and helps get the puppy off to a great start.

We have developed a relationship with many exceptional breeders. We particularly pursue breeders who know the early role they play in a puppies life. They know when one of their pups grows through our program, it ensures the puppy will end up having a terrific life.  It’s quite important to work carefully with the breeder. We rely on the breeder’s knowledge along with our years of experience to select the puppy with the best temperament for the potential new family.

Your Puppy‘s Training in Red hook, New York
Training your new puppy is a combo of teaching new skills including manners, setting boundaries, nurturing healthy relationships, as well as exposing your puppy successfully to people, other dogs and desensitizing him or her to all various environments.For example, we have the pup stay overnight with various people in various environments; which in turn creates a dog for you who is comfortable and easy to live with because he or she can easily adapt|adjusts} to your way of life. Because of this and exposures to other variables your dog readily connects with you and your family members.

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

Training starts the instant a new puppy is in our hands in Red hook, New York. Once we decide on the puppy 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 while always teaching. Under our close guidance, we begin exposing the puppy to its new world. Such as, getting him or her to follow us, climb stairs, walk over various things, and also get somewhat close to loud noises. By doing this, we are environmentally socializing your dog to the world while at the same time boosting our bond. We are huge dog lovers, yet significantly aware in those moments it is imperative to concentrate more on being a leader and guide as the new pup learns about this new world without the company of its litter mates or mom.

Most important 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 may incorporate into our strategies. Frequently we utilize particular places or objects to create an encounter for the pup. At times a spur of the moment opportunity may present itself in Red hook, New York. Our options and vision are endless. Every exposure and experience builds on the previous one. Through all of this, we carefully monitor the puppy. We don’t limit ourselves to stiff rules. We try to be more creative, think outside the box, and benefit from events that unfold before us. Those opportunities are priceless when it comes down to teaching the puppy.

Every interaction with the new pup is a teaching moment. We like to consider it as an early investment in the life of this pup. This is the first time away from their littermates and staying with us in Red hook, 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 impact on their future personalities and decide a number of their “good” or “bad” behavior tendencies. During the course of the imprinting phase, every experience is important. 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 soaking up every experience like a sponge, we must stay very aware of all interactions and yet still have a good time with our new dog.

A Well-Mannered Dog
4 to 6 months 

A trained pup 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 critical. Furthermore, desensitization, exposure to many different distractions and situations, along with being comfortable to fit into a lifestyle in Red hook, NY  is equally important.

Our focus is to raise a dog 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 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 standard request in our everyday routine in addition to within each new situation we expose your dog to. We move 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 Red hook, NY
6 months to young adult

Enter the teenage years– adolescence. This is the usual age when many dogs are re-homed or surrendered to shelters. The adolescent stage can find your sweet pup turning into a monster. That nice puppy can be more mouthy and disobedient than you could ever picture. Many owners hope their dog will grow out of 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 difficult.

Working in the Real World in Red hook, New York
We work to reduce any unwanted behavior by instilling boundaries and practicing obedience in high distraction places. Such as, we practice recalls when your dog is highly distracted perhaps 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. What does that look like to the puppy? How does that picture shift from day to day or location to location. We are striving to teach a dog how to cope in each new and various setting or scenario. We are raising a puppy that isn’t reliant on constant commands that control what he or she should and should not do. In fact, we desire a dog that can make good choices. Our number one goal is to have a well-balanced puppy, who will be comfortable your home.

We continue to reinforce and refine manners making good behavior a habit for the dog. During this time, the dog has been residing with the dog trainer in their personal home. During this time, your puppy will also spend a few days and nights staying with another loved one or friend. Offering this opportunity, encourages your dog to continue to be confident and comfortable in brand-new environments. This ensures those habits and good manners will stay when he or she moves in to your house in Red hook, NY.