Picking Your Pup
The idea of raising a new young puppy on your own may be overwhelming. You hope for a dog that will fit  perfectly with your life. Your life in Houston, Texas might be chaotic, you’ve got a full-time schedule, a new family, you may like to travel or you’ve just retired. We provide a worry free experience to add in that  awesome dog to your life.

The Program Begins With a Consultation
We know it’s very important that you know who you will be coordinating with. Building a relationship is very important to us in Houston, Texas. Our conversation starts with simple questions and leads into an detailed discussion, which will give us a better idea of who you are and what your perfect dog will be. We like to have a great working partnership with you. It begins the journey to pick, teach and raise your puppy.

Picking The Best Breed For Your Family
Once you have determined you are ready to add that perfect dog to your life in Houston, Texas. You 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 take into account including the type of house you live in, maybe you work full time, are raising a  little family, you love to travel or you’ve recently retired. This information will not restrict your options, yet help shed light on your life-style in Houston, TX. We will help guide you in the decision making process. As we learn more about you, we can aid you pick what you want and which puppy will best fit your lifestyle.

Picking The Perfect Puppies For Sale in Houston, Texas
We partner with amazing breeders who are truly interested in improving their breed with good health and exceptional temperament of their pups. The first eight weeks of a new puppy’s life are as significant as to what comes after. A good breeder knows this and helps get the puppy off to a great start.

We have established a relationship with many outstanding breeders. We specifically search out breeders who know the early part 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 excellent life.  It is extremely important to work carefully with the breeder. We depend on the breeder’s input together with our years of experience to pick out the puppy with the best temperament for a prospective new family.

Your Puppy‘s Training in Houston, Texas
Training your dog is a combo of teaching new skills including manners, setting boundaries, promoting healthy relationships, and also exposing your dog successfully to people, other dogs and desensitizing him or her to all different types of environments.Such as, we have the pup sleep overnight with various people in different environments; which in turn develops a dog for you who is relaxed and easy to live with because he or she can easily adapt|adjusts} to your lifestyle. Because of this and exposures to other factors your dog readily bonds 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 Houston, Texas. Once we pick the pup from the litter, the very 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 begin exposing the puppy to its new world. For instance, getting him or her to follow us, climb stairs, walk over branches, and even get somewhat close to loud noises. By doing this, we are environmentally socializing your dog to the world while building up 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 pup learns about this new world without the presence of its litter mates or mom.

The Essential time for learning
In the initial few weeks we are teaching your new puppy boundaries, trust and focus. There is no limit as to what we may incorporate into our techniques. Frequently we take advantage of certain spots or objects to create an encounter for the pup. Sometimes a spur of the moment opportunity may present itself in Houston, Texas. Our choices and vision are endless. Every exposure and experience builds upon the prior one. Through all of this, we closely monitor the puppy. We don’t limit ourselves to inflexible rules. We try to become more creative, think outside the box, and benefit from occasions 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 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 Houston, 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 period than any other period of time in their lives. The quality and quantity of what they experience will have a huge effect 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 critical. It is essential to build their confidence. The phrase ‘don’t sweat the small stuff’ does not apply to their early interactions. Because puppies are taking in every experience like a sponge, we need to stay very aware of all interactions and yet still have a good time with our new pup.

A Well-Mannered Puppy
4 to 6 months 

A well-trained puppy is 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 very important. Additionally, desensitization, exposure to many different distractions and situations, in addition to being comfortable to fit into a lifestyle in Houston, TX  is equally important.

Our focus is to create a dog with impeccable manners and social skills. We start 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 stable foundation by about 4 to 6 months. We practice obedience, keeping it a normal request in our daily routine in addition to within each new situation we expose your dog 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 restrict 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 right away.

Proofing Behavior in a Social World in Houston, 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 shelters. The adolescent stage can find your sweet pup turning into a monster. That nice pup can be more mouthy and disobedient than you could ever picture. 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 practicing naughty acts makes changing unwanted behavior more challenging.

Testing in the Real World in Houston, Texas
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 highly distracted maybe chasing something as common as a squirrel. We practice and proof obedience in high traffic locations, around barking dogs, around playgrounds and within public places.

As the puppy moves through the adolescent stage we continue to challenge the dog by putting him or her in various situations. We consider 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 aiming to teach a dog how to cope in each new and different environment or situation. We are raising a puppy that isn’t reliant on ongoing commands that dictate what he or she should and shouldn’t do. Rather, we desire a dog that can make great decisions. Our top priority is to have a well-balanced dog, who will fit into your home.

We continue to strengthen and refine good manners making good behavior a habit for the dog. During this time, the puppy has been living with the 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 chance, encourages your dog to continue to be confident and comfortable in different environments. This ensures those habits and good manners will stay when he or she goes on to your home in Houston, TX.