Picking Your New Puppy
The thought of raising a new young puppy by yourself might be stressful. You want a puppy that will fit in  very well with your way of life. Your life in Yarrow Point, Washington possible is hectic, you’ve got a full time schedule, a new family, you like to travel or may be you just retired. We provide a stress free experience to add that  spectacular dog to your life.

The Program Starts With a Assessment
We think it’s crucial that you know who you will be dealing with. Building a rapport is tremendously important to us in Yarrow Point, Washington. Our discussion starts with basic questions and leads into an thorough discussion, which will give us a much better idea of who you are and what your dream dog will be. We would like to have a great working relationship with you. It begins the journey to decide on, teach and raise your puppy.

Finding The Perfect Breed For Your Household
Once you have made a decision you want to include that amazing dog to your life in Yarrow Point, Washington. You may have your heart set on a certain breed or maybe you want one of our dogs that are presently in our puppy raising program. There are things to take into account including the type of house you live in, maybe you work full time, maybe you are raising a young family, you love to travel or maybe you have recently retired. All this will not minimize your choices, yet help clarify your way of life in Yarrow Point, WA. We will help guide you in your decision making process. As we learn more about you, we can certainly aid you pick what you want and which puppy will best fit your life-style.

Choosing The Best Puppies For Sale in Yarrow Point, Washington
We partner with responsible breeders who are truly interested in improving their breed with good health and excellent temperament of their puppies. The first eight weeks of a new puppy’s life are as crucial as to what follows. A good breeder recognizes this and helps get the puppy off to a great start.

We have established a relationship with many exquisite breeders. We particularly search out breeders who know 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 terrific life.  It is really important to work closely with the breeder. We count on the breeder’s knowledge together with our years of expertise to pick the puppy with the best temperament for a prospective new family.

Your Puppy‘s Training in Yarrow Point, Washington
Training your pup is a combination of teaching new skill-sets including manners, setting boundaries, promoting healthy relationships, in addition to exposing your puppy successfully to people, other dogs and desensitizing him or her to all types of environments. For instance, we may have the pup sleep overnight with different people in various settings; which in turn develops 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. As a result of this and exposures to other factors your dog easily connects with you and your family.

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

Training starts the moment a new puppy is in our hands in Yarrow Point, Washington. Once we select 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 begin exposing the pup to its new world. For instance, 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 puppy to the world while at the same time strengthening our bond. We are huge dog lovers, yet extremely aware in those moments it is essential 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
In the first few weeks we are teaching your new puppy boundaries, trust and focus. There is no limit as to what we may integrate into our strategies. Frequently we take advantage of particular spots or objects to create an experience for the puppy. In some cases a spur of the moment opportunity may present itself in Yarrow Point, Washington. Our options and imagination are limitless. Every exposure and experience builds upon the previous one. Through all of this, we thoroughly monitor the puppy. We never restrict ourselves to stiff rules. We try to become more creative, think outside the box, and benefit from occasions that manifest before us. Those opportunities are priceless when it comes to teaching the dog.

Every interaction with the new puppy is a teaching moment. We often think about 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 Yarrow Point, Washington. 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 determine many of their “good” or “bad” behavior tendencies. Throughout the imprinting phase, every experience is critical. It is essential to build their confidence. The expression ‘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 pup.

A Well-Mannered Puppy
4 to 6 months 

A trained puppy is so 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 paramount. Furthermore, desensitization, exposure to various distractions and situations, in addition to having the flexibility to fit into a lifestyle in Yarrow Point, WA  is equally important.

Our focus is to create a puppy with remarkable manners and social skills. We begin by teaching obedience the day we bring them home from the breeder; which continues as we refine the dog’s behavior. The goal is to have a stable foundation by about 4 to 6 months. We practice obedience, keeping it a regular request in our day-to-day routine as well as within each new situation we expose your puppy to. We go 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 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 right away.

Proofing Behavior in a Social World in Yarrow Point, WA
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 shelters. The adolescent stage can find your sweet pup developing into a monster. That nice pup can be more mouthy and disobedient than you could ever picture. Many owners hope their puppy will grow out of unfavorable behaviors. Their dog is testing what is permitted and what is not. Allowing a dog to continue rehearsing naughty acts makes changing undesirable behavior more difficult.

Working in the Real World in Yarrow Point, Washington
We work to prevent any unwanted behavior by instilling boundaries and practicing obedience in high distraction locations. For example, we practice recalls when your dog is very distracted possibly chasing something like a squirrel. We test and proof obedience in high traffic spots, 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 scenarios. We think of each situation as a picture. What does that look like to the dog? How does that picture shift from day to day or location to location. We are working to teach a dog how to adapt in each new and different environment or scenario. We are raising a puppy that isn’t reliant on constant commands that dictate what he or she should and should not do. Rather, we want a dog that can make good choices. Our top priority is to have a well-balanced puppy, who will fit into your home.

We continue to reinforce and refine manners making good behavior a habit for the dog. Throughout this time, the dog has been residing with the dog trainer in his/her individual home. Throughout this time, your puppy will also spend a few days and nights staying with another loved one or close friend. Giving this opportunity, encourages your puppy to continue to be confident and comfortable in different surroundings. This makes sure those habits and good manners will stay when he moves in to your house in Yarrow Point, WA.