Deciding on Your Pup
The idea of raising a new puppy on your own may be stressful. You hope for a pup that can fit in  perfectly with your life style. Your life in Wickenburg, Arizona can be stressful, you may have a full time profession, maybe you’re raising 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  incredible dog to your life.

The Program Begins With a Assessment
We know it is crucial that you know who you will be working with. Building a rapport is extremely important to us in Wickenburg, Arizona. Our discussion begins with straightforward questions and leads into an in detail discussion, which will provide us a better idea of who you are and what your dream dog would be. We like to have a fantastic working partnership with you. It starts the journey to select, teach and raise your puppy.

Picking The Best Breed For Your Family
Once you have made a decision you want to add that amazing dog to your life in Wickenburg, Arizona. You have your heart set on a specific breed or maybe you’re interested in one of our dogs that are presently in our puppy raising program. Certainly there are things to consider like where you live, maybe you work full time, are raising a  little family, you love to travel or maybe you have recently retired. This information will not limit your options, yet help shed light on your life-style in Wickenburg, AZ. We will help guide you in the decision making process. As we get to know you better, we can certainly aid you choose what you want and which breed will best suit your life-style.

Choosing The Right Puppies For Sale in Wickenburg, Arizona
We coordinate with responsible breeders who are truly interested in improving their breed with good health and fantastic temperament of their pups. The first eight weeks of a new puppy’s life are as essential as to what happens after. A good breeder is aware of this and helps get the puppy off to a great start.

We have built a relationship with many fine breeders. We particularly find breeders who comprehend the early part 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 very important to work closely with the breeder. We count on the breeder’s input as well as our years of knowledge to pick the puppy with the best temperament for the potential new family.

The Puppy‘s Training in Wickenburg, Arizona
Training your dog is a combination of teaching new skill-sets including manners, setting boundaries, encouraging healthy relationships, as well as exposing your puppy successfully to people, other dogs and desensitizing him or her to all various environments.Such as, we may have the puppy stay overnight with various people in various environments; which in turn creates 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 readily bonds with you and your family.

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

Training starts the moment a new puppy is in our hands in Wickenburg, Arizona. Once we select the puppy from the litter, the first thing we want to accomplish is building confidence and a bond with this new puppy. We start our relationship having fun while always teaching. Under our close guidance, we start exposing the puppy 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 reinforcing our bond. We are huge dog lovers, but still remarkably aware in those moments it is imperative to focus more on being a leader and guide as the new pup discovers this new world without the companionship of its litter mates or mom.

Crucial time for learning
During 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 methods. Frequently we make use of particular areas or objects to create an experience for the puppy. Occasionally a spur of the moment opportunity may present itself in Wickenburg, Arizona. Our options and imagination are unlimited. Every exposure and experience builds upon the previous one. Through all of this, we carefully monitor the puppy. We don’t limit ourselves to rigid rules. We try to be more creative, think outside the box, and take advantage of occasions that unfold before us. Those opportunities are invaluable when it comes to teaching the pup.

Every interaction with the new pup is a teaching moment. We like to think about 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 Wickenburg, 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 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 decide many of their “good” or “bad” behavior tendencies. During the imprinting phase, every experience is crucial. It is important 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 dog.

A Well-Mannered Pal
4 to 6 months 

A well-trained pup is much more than just obedient. Knowing how to sit, stay or walk nicely on a loose leash are very important things to learn. Good manners, great social skills and a healthy relationship with his or her family are extremely important. In addition, desensitization, exposure to various distractions and situations, in addition to being comfortable to fit into a lifestyle in Wickenburg, AZ  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 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 normal request in our everyday routine in addition to within each new situation we expose your dog to. We go from shaping to defining commands and testing them with distractions, duration and distance. Communication is at the center of our philosophy. Being very clear and consistent is key. We limit 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 Wickenburg, AZ
6 months to young adult

Enter the teenage years– adolescence. This is the normal age when many dogs are re-homed or surrendered to rescues. The adolescent stage can find your sweet pup developing into a monster. That nice puppy can be more mouthy and disobedient than you could ever imagine. 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 rehearsing naughty acts makes changing unwanted behavior more difficult.

Testing in the Real World in Wickenburg, Arizona
We work to reduce any unwanted behavior by instilling boundaries and practicing obedience in high distraction areas. For instance, we practice recalls when your dog is highly distracted possibly chasing something as common as a squirrel. We test and proof obedience in high traffic places, around barking dogs, around 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 situations. We consider 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 striving to teach a dog how to adapt in each new and different environment or scenario. We are raising a dog that isn’t dependent on continuous commands that dictate what he or she should and shouldn’t do. Instead, we desire a dog that can make good choices. Our main priority is to have a well-balanced puppy, who will fit into your home.

We continue to strengthen and improve good manners making good behavior a habit for the dog. Throughout this time, the dog has been living with the trainer in his or her personal home. Throughout this time, your dog will also spend a few days and nights hanging out with another relative or friend. Providing the puppy with this opportunity, 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 in to your house in Wickenburg, AZ.