Picking Your Puppy
The thought of raising a new puppy by yourself might be overwhelming. You hope for a dog that will fit  beautifully with your lifestyle. Your life in Bellaire, Texas possible is chaotic, you’ve got a full time schedule, a new family, you may like to travel or you’ve just retired. Peace of Mind Puppy provide s a anxiety free experience to add in that  amazing dog to your life.

The Program Begins With a Assessment
We know it is vital that you know who you will be coordinating with. Building a rapport is tremendously important to us in Bellaire, Texas. Our discussion begins with easy questions and leads into an in detail conversation, which will provide us a clearer idea of who you are and what your dream dog will be. We like to have a great working partnership with you. It starts the journey to choose, teach and raise your pup.

Choosing The Perfect Breed For Your Home
Once you have decided you are ready to add that amazing dog to your life in Bellaire, Texas. You may have your heart set on a specific breed or maybe you want one of our pups that are currently in our puppy raising program. There certainly are things to take into account such as the type of house you live in, maybe you work full time, are raising a  little 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 everyday life in Bellaire, TX. We help guide you in your decision making process. As we get to know you better, we can assist you decide what you want and which dog will best accommodate your lifestyle.

Choosing The Perfect Puppies For Sale in Bellaire, Texas
We team up with amazing breeders who are truly interested in improving their breed with good health and great temperament of their pups. The initial eight weeks of a new puppy’s life are as crucial as to what comes after. A great breeder recognizes this and helps get the puppy off to a great start.

We have established a rapport with many exquisite breeders. We particularly search out breeders who recognize the early part they play in a puppies life. They understand when one of their puppies goes through our program, it ensures the puppy will end up having a excellent life.  It is extremely important to work carefully with the breeder. We depend on the breeder’s feedback along with our years of knowledge to choose the puppy with the best temperament for the potential new family.

Your Puppy‘s Training in Bellaire, Texas
Training your new puppy is a combination 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 types of environments.Such as, we may have the pup sleep overnight with different people in different environments; which develops 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 variables your dog easily bonds with you and your family members.

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

Training starts the moment a new puppy is in our care in Bellaire, Texas. Once we choose the puppy from the litter, the very first thing we wish to accomplish is building 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. For instance, getting him or her to follow us, climb stairs, walk over logs, and even get somewhat close to loud noises. By doing this, we are environmentally socializing your puppy to the world while at the same time enhancing our bond. We are huge dog lovers, but still extremely aware in those moments it is imperative to concentrate more on being a leader and guide as the new pup discovers this new world without having the company of its litter mates or mom.

Most important time for learning
During the first 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 specific areas or objects to create an experience for the puppy. At times a spur of the moment opportunity may present itself in Bellaire, Texas. Our decisions and vision are limitless. Every exposure and experience builds upon the last one. Through all of this, we carefully observe the puppy. We do not confine ourselves to inflexible rules. We try to become more creative, think outside the box, and benefit from occasions that unfold before us. Those opportunities are priceless when it comes down to teaching the pup.

Every interaction with the new puppy is a teaching moment. We often think about it as an early investment in the life of this dog. This is the first time away from their littermates and living with us in Bellaire, Texas. 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 massive impact on their future personalities and determine much of their “good” or “bad” behavior tendencies. During the course of the imprinting stage, every experience is important. It is essential 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 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 well-trained pup is far 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 important. Additionally, desensitization, exposure to various distractions and situations, along with having the flexibility to fit into a lifestyle in Bellaire, TX  is equally important.

Our focus is to raise a dog with impeccable manners and social skills. We begin by teaching obedience the day we bring them home from the breeder; which continues as we fine-tune the dog’s behavior. The goal is to have a strong foundation by about 4 to 6 months. We practice obedience, making it a standard request in our day-to-day routine in addition to within each new situation we expose your puppy to. We go from shaping to formalizing commands and proofing them with distractions, duration and distance. Communication is at the core of our philosophy. Being very 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 Bellaire, TX
6 months to young adult

Enter the teenage years– adolescence. This is the usual 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 envision. Many owners hope their puppy will outgrow unfavorable behaviors. Their dog is testing what is allowed and what is not. Allowing a dog to continue rehearsing naughty acts makes changing undesirable behavior more difficult.

Testing in the Real World in Bellaire, Texas
We work to prevent any unwanted behavior by instilling boundaries and practicing obedience in high distraction areas. Such as, we practice recalls when your dog is highly distracted maybe chasing something as common as a squirrel. We test and proof obedience in high traffic spots, around barking dogs, near playgrounds and within public places.

As the dog moves through the adolescent stage we continue to challenge the dog by putting him or her in various scenarios. We think of each situation as a picture. How 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 cope in every new and various environment or scenario. We are raising a puppy that isn’t dependent on continuous commands that determine what he or she should and should not do. Instead, we prefer a dog that can make great choices. Our top goal 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 dog has been staying with the trainer in his/her own home. During this time, your puppy will also spend a few days and nights staying with another relative or close friend. Providing the dog with this chance, encourages your dog to continue to be confident and comfortable in brand-new surroundings. This ensures those habits and good manners will remain when he or she moves on to your home in Bellaire, TX.