Deciding on Your Pup
The idea of raising a new young puppy on your own may be stressful. You really want a dog that is going to fit in  very well with your everyday life. Your life in South Slope, New York might be stressful, you may have a full-time job, a new family, you may like to travel or may be you just retired. We provide a stress and anxiety free experience to add that  awesome dog to your life.

The Experience Begins With a Consultation
We know it is vital that you know who you will be partnering with. Establishing a rapport is very important to our company in South Slope, New York. Our conversation begins with basic questions and leads into an in depth discussion, which will give us a better idea of who you are and what your ideal dog might be. We want to have a great working partnership with you. It begins the journey to choose, teach and raise your puppy.

Finding The Perfect Breed For Your Home
Once you have determined you want to add that amazing dog to your life in South Slope, New York. You may have your heart set on a particular breed or maybe you’re interested in one of our dogs that are presently in our puppy raising program. Certainly there are things to think of like the type of house you live in, how much you work, are raising a  little family, you love to go on vacation or you’ve recently retired. All this will not restrict your options, yet help clarify your way of life in South Slope, NY. We help guide you in the decision making process. As we learn more about you, we can certainly assist you pick what you want and which dog will best fit your life-style.

Choosing The Perfect Puppies For Sale in South Slope, New York
We coordinate with responsible breeders who are genuinely interested in improving their breed with good health and excellent temperament of their puppies. 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 rapport with many exceptional breeders. We specifically seek breeders who understand 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 great life.  It is quite important to work closely with the breeder. We count on the breeder’s knowledge together with our years of experience to choose the puppy with the best temperament for a potential new family.

The Puppy‘s Training in South Slope, New York
Training your new puppy is a combination of teaching new skill-sets including manners, setting boundaries, fostering healthy relationships, along with exposing your puppy successfully to people, other dogs and desensitizing him or her to all different types of environments.Such as, we may have the pup sleep overnight with various people in various settings; which develops a dog for you who is relaxed and easy to live with because he or she adapts|adjusts} to your lifestyle. As a result of this and exposures to other variables your dog easily bonds 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 hands in South Slope, New York. Once we decide on the puppy from the litter, the first thing we wish to achieve is developing confidence and a bond with this new puppy. We begin our relationship having fun while always teaching. Under our close guidance, we start exposing the pup to its new world. For example, getting him or her to follow us, climb stairs, walk over various things, and even get relatively near to loud noises. By doing this, we are environmentally socializing your dog to the world while at the same time strengthening our bond. We are huge dog lovers, yet incredibly aware in those moments it is essential to focus more on being a leader and guide as the new pup discovers this new world without the presence of its litter mates or mom.

Crucial time for learning
In 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 places or objects to create an encounter for the pup. At times a spur of the moment opportunity may present itself in South Slope, New York. Our decisions and imagination are limitless. Every exposure and experience builds on the previous one. Through all of this, we very closely supervise the puppy. We do not restrict ourselves to inflexible rules. We try to get more creative, think outside the box, and benefit from events that manifest before us. Those opportunities are invaluable when it comes down to teaching the dog.

Every interaction with the new pup 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 staying with us in South Slope, 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 any other period of time in their lives. The quality and quantity of what they experience will have a significant influence on their future personalities and decide many of their “good” or “bad” behavior tendencies. Throughout the imprinting period, every experience is crucial. 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 Dog
4 to 6 months 

A well-trained pup 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 important. Furthermore, desensitization, exposure to many different distractions and situations, in addition to having the flexibility to fit into a lifestyle in South Slope, NY  is equally important.

Our focus is to raise a puppy with remarkable manners and social skills. We start by teaching obedience the day we bring them home from the breeder; which continues as we improve the dog’s behavior. The goal is to have a strong foundation by about 4 to 6 months. We practice obedience, making it a regular request in our daily routine as well as within each new situation we expose your puppy to. We go from shaping to defining commands and proofing them with distractions, duration and distance. Communication is at the center of our philosophy. Being clear and consistent is key. We limit 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 South Slope, 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 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 think of. Many owners hope their dog will grow out of unfavorable 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 difficult.

Testing in the Real World in South Slope, New York
We work to prevent any unwanted behavior by instilling boundaries and practicing obedience in high distraction places. Such as, we practice recalls when your dog is very distracted maybe chasing something as common as a squirrel. We practice and proof obedience in high traffic locations, 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 scenarios. We imagine 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 each new and various environment or scenario. We are raising a dog that isn’t reliant on continuous commands that control what he or she should and shouldn’t do. Instead, we desire 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 improve manners making good behavior a habit for the dog. During this time, the dog has been living with the dog trainer in his/her individual home. During this time, your dog will also spend a few days and nights staying with another family member or friend. Offering this opportunity, encourages your dog to continue to be confident and comfortable in brand-new environments. This makes sure those habits and good manners will stay when he goes on to your home in South Slope, NY.