Choosing Your Pup
The thought of raising a new puppy by yourself is overwhelming. You want a doggy that can fit in  perfectly with your everyday life. Your life in Catalina Foothills, Arizona possible is chaotic, you may have a full time job, a young family, you may like to travel or may be you just retired. We provide a stress and anxiety free experience to add in that  amazing dog to your life.

The Program Begins With a Consultation
We think it is crucial that you know who you will be coordinating with. Building a relationship is exceptionally important to our team in Catalina Foothills, Arizona. Our talk begins with simple questions and leads into an in depth conversation, which will provide us a much better idea of who you are and what your perfect dog might be. We like to have a excellent working partnership with you. It starts the journey to select, teach and raise your puppy.

Picking The Best Breed For Your Home
Once you have determined you are ready to add that perfect dog to your life in Catalina Foothills, Arizona. You may have your heart set on a particular breed or maybe you’re interested in one of our dogs 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 travel or you’ve recently retired. This information will not restrict your choices, but instead help shed light on your way of life in Catalina Foothills, AZ. We will help guide you in this decision making process. As we learn more about you, we can assist you choose what you want and which dog will best accommodate your lifestyle.

Picking The Best Puppies For Sale in Catalina Foothills, Arizona
We partner with amazing breeders who are truly interested in improving their breed with good health and exceptional temperament of their puppies. The first eight weeks of a new pups life are as critical as to what happens after. A great breeder recognizes this and helps get the puppy off to a great start.

We have built a rapport with many amazing breeders. We particularly find breeders who are aware of the early role they play in a puppies life. They understand when one of their puppies grows through our program, it ensures the puppy will end up having a fantastic life.  It is very important to work closely with the breeder. We rely on the breeder’s input as well as our years of experience to pick out the puppy with the best temperament for the prospective new family.

Your Puppy‘s Training in Catalina Foothills, Arizona
Training your puppy is a combo of teaching new skills including manners, setting boundaries, fostering healthy relationships, along with exposing your dog successfully to people, other dogs and desensitizing him or her to all various environments.Such as, we have the puppy stay overnight with different people in various settings; which produces a dog for you who is comfortable 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
Picking up your puppy from the breeder

Training starts the minute a new puppy is in our hands in Catalina Foothills, Arizona. Once we choose the puppy from the litter, the first thing we would like to achieve is building confidence and a bond with this new puppy. We start our relationship having fun even though we’re 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 maybe even get somewhat near to loud noises. By doing this, we are environmentally socializing your dog to the world while reinforcing our bond. We are huge dog lovers, yet remarkably aware in those moments it is essential to focus more on being a leader and guide as the new pup learns about this new world without having the companionship 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 restriction as to what we may integrate into our techniques. Frequently we make use of certain places or objects to create an experience for the puppy. In some cases a spur of the moment opportunity may present itself in Catalina Foothills, Arizona. Our choices and creativity are limitless. Every exposure and experience builds upon the last one. Through all of this, we carefully observe the puppy. We never confine ourselves to rigid rules. We try to be more creative, think outside the box, and take advantage of events that manifest before us. Those opportunities are priceless when it comes 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 pup. This is the first time away from his or her littermates and living with us in Catalina Foothills, Arizona. 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 huge influence on their future personalities and decide a number of their “good” or “bad” behavior tendencies. During the imprinting stage, 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 absorbing 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 Pup
4 to 6 months 

A well-trained puppy is a lot 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 critical. Furthermore, desensitization, exposure to many different distractions and situations, along with being comfortable to fit into a lifestyle in Catalina Foothills, AZ  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 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 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 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 immediately.

Proofing Behavior in a Social World in Catalina Foothills, AZ
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 picture. Many owners hope their canine 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 challenging.

Working in the Real World in Catalina Foothills, Arizona
We work to reduce any unwanted behavior by instilling boundaries and practicing obedience in high distraction places. For example, we practice recalls when your dog is very distracted possibly chasing something like a squirrel. We practice and proof obedience in high traffic spots, around barking dogs, near playgrounds and within public places.

As the puppy moves through the adolescent stage we continue to challenge the dog by putting it in various situations. We think of each situation as a picture. How does that look like to the puppy? How does that picture shift from day to day or location to location. We are aiming to teach a dog how to adapt in every new and different environment or scenario. We are raising a puppy that isn’t depending on continuous commands that determine what he or she should and should not do. Instead, we desire a dog that can make good decisions. Our main goal 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. Throughout this time, the puppy has been living with the trainer in his or her own home. During this time, your dog will also spend a few days and nights staying with another relative or friend. Giving this chance, encourages your dog to continue to be confident and comfortable in different settings. This makes sure those habits and good manners will stay when he or she moves on to your home in Catalina Foothills, AZ.