Deciding on Your Pup
The thought of raising a new pup by yourself may be frustrating. You really want a puppy that will fit in  very well with your life. Your life in Wainscott, New York might be chaotic, you’ve got a full-time job, a new family, you may like to travel or may be you just retired. We provide a worry free experience to add that  amazing dog to your life.

The Process Starts With a Assessment
We think it is vital that you know who you will be partnering with. Building a relationship is very important to us in Wainscott, New York. Our talk begins with basic questions and leads into an thorough conversation, which will give us a much better idea of who you are and what your perfect dog might be. We want to have a excellent working relationship with you. It begins the journey to choose, teach and raise your puppy.

Choosing The Perfect Breed For Your Family
Once you have determined you are ready to add that amazing dog to your life in Wainscott, New York. You may have your heart set on a specific breed or maybe you’re interested in one of our pups that are currently in our puppy raising program. There are things to take into consideration for example, where you live, maybe you work full time, are raising a young family, you you may love to go on vacation or you’ve recently retired. This information will not restrict your options, yet help shed light on your way of life in Wainscott, NY. We help guide you in the decision making process. As we get to know you better, we can certainly assist you choose what you want and which dog will best match your life-style.

Picking The Perfect Puppies For Sale in Wainscott, New York
We team up with responsible breeders who are genuinely interested in improving their breed with good health and exceptional temperament of their pups. The first eight weeks of a new pups life are as essential as to what comes after. A great breeder recognizes this and helps get the puppy off to a great start.

We have built a relationship with many fine breeders. We specifically search out breeders who understand 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 fantastic life.  It is incredibly important to work carefully with the breeder. We rely on the breeder’s input together with our years of knowledge to pick the puppy with the best temperament for the potential new family.

Your Puppy‘s Training in Wainscott, New York
Training your new puppy is a mixture of teaching new skill-sets including manners, setting boundaries, nurturing healthy relationships, and also exposing your dog successfully to people, other dogs and desensitizing him or her to all types of environments.For example, we have the puppy sleep overnight with various people in various settings; which creates a dog for you who is relaxed and easy to live with because he or she can easily adapt|adjusts} to your lifestyle. As a result of this and exposures to other factors 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 minute a new puppy is in our hands in Wainscott, New York. Once we select the pup 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 even though we’re always teaching. Under our close guidance, we start exposing the puppy to its new world. For example, getting him or her to follow us, climb stairs, walk over logs, and also get somewhat 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 remarkably aware in those moments it is essential to concentrate more on being a leader and guide as the new puppy discovers this new world without the presence 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 limit as to what we may incorporate into our strategies. Typically we take advantage of particular spots or objects to create an experience for the pup. At times a spur of the moment opportunity may present itself in Wainscott, New York. Our options and imagination are unlimited. Every exposure and experience builds upon the prior one. Through all of this, we carefully monitor the puppy. We do not restrict ourselves to rigid rules. We try to become more creative, think outside the box, and take advantage of activities that manifest before us. Those opportunities are invaluable when it comes down to teaching the puppy.

Every interaction with the new puppy is a teaching moment. We often think of it as an early investment in the life of this puppy. This is the first time away from their littermates and living with us in Wainscott, 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 effect on their future personalities and decide many of their “good” or “bad” behavior tendencies. During the course of the imprinting stage, every experience is vital. 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 must stay very aware of all interactions and yet still have fun with our new puppy.

A Well-Mannered Pal
4 to 6 months 

A well-trained dog 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 extremely important. Additionally, desensitization, exposure to various distractions and situations, in addition to being comfortable to fit into a lifestyle in Wainscott, NY  is equally important.

Our focus is to create a dog with remarkable manners and social skills. We start 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 strong foundation by about 4 to 6 months. We practice obedience, keeping 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 formalizing commands and proofing 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 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 Wainscott, 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 rescues. 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 puppy will outgrow undesirable 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 challenging.

Working in the Real World in Wainscott, New York
We work to stop any unwanted behavior by instilling boundaries and practicing obedience in high distraction locations. For instance, we practice recalls when your dog is highly distracted maybe chasing something like a squirrel. We practice and proof obedience in high traffic areas, around barking dogs, around 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 think of each situation as a picture. How does that look like to the dog? How does that picture differ from day to day or location to location. We are aiming to teach a dog how to cope in each new and different setting or situation. We are raising a puppy that isn’t dependent on continual commands that dictate what he or she should and should not do. Instead, we desire a dog that can make great decisions. Our number one priority is to have a well-balanced puppy, who will be comfortable your home.

We continue to strengthen and fine-tune good manners making good behavior a habit for the dog. Throughout this time, the dog has been living with the dog trainer in his or her own home. Throughout this time, your puppy will also spend a few days and nights staying with another family member or close friend. Providing the puppy with this chance, encourages your dog to continue to be confident and comfortable in different settings. This makes sure those habits and good manners will remain when he goes on to your home in Wainscott, NY.