Selecting Your Young puppy
The thought of raising a new puppy on your own might be overwhelming. You need a puppy that is going to fit in  beautifully with your lifestyle. Your life in Bentonville, Arkansas is hectic, you may have a full-time job, a new family, you may like to travel or may be you just retired. Peace of Mind Puppy provide s a anxiety free experience to add in that  amazing dog to your life.

The Experience Starts With a Consultation
We think it is vital that you know who you will be partnering with. Building a relationship is very important to our team in Bentonville, Arkansas. Our chat starts with basic questions and leads into an thorough discussion, which will give us a better idea of who you are and what your dream dog might be. We want to have a excellent working relationship with you. It starts the journey to decide on, teach and raise your puppy.

Choosing The Best Breed For Your Home
Once you have determined you want to add that amazing dog to your life in Bentonville, Arkansas. You may have your heart set on a certain breed or maybe you want one of our dogs that are currently in our puppy raising program. Certainly there are things to take into account like the type of house you live in, your schedule, are raising a young family, you you may love to go on vacation or maybe you have recently retired. All this will not minimize your options, yet help clarify your daily life in Bentonville, AR. We will help guide you in this decision making process. As we get to know you better, we can aid you decide what you want and which dog will best match your life-style.

Finding The Best Puppies For Sale in Bentonville, Arkansas
We partner with responsible breeders who are truly interested in improving their breed with good health and great temperament of their puppies. The initial eight weeks of a new puppy’s life are as important as to what comes after. A good breeder knows this and helps get the puppy off to a great start.

We have established a rapport with many amazing breeders. We particularly seek breeders who know the early part they play in a puppies life. They understand when one of their pups grows through our program, it ensures the puppy will end up having a excellent life.  It is really important to work carefully with the breeder. We rely on the breeder’s input together with our years of knowledge to select the puppy with the best temperament for a prospective new family.

The Puppy‘s Training in Bentonville, Arkansas
Training your dog is a combination of teaching new skills including manners, setting boundaries, nurturing healthy relationships, and also exposing your dog successfully to people, other dogs and desensitizing him or her to all different types of environments. For instance, we have the puppy sleep overnight with different people in different settings; which in turn creates a dog for you who is relaxed and easy to live with because he or she can easily adapt|adjusts} to your way of life. 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
Getting your puppy from the breeder

Training starts the minute a new puppy is in our hands in Bentonville, Arkansas. Once we pick the pup from the litter, the first thing we wish to accomplish is developing 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 pup to its new world. Such as, getting him or her to follow us, climb stairs, walk over branches, and maybe 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 focus more on being a leader and guide as the new pup learns about this new world without having the presence 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 will incorporate into our techniques. Often we utilize certain areas or objects to create an experience for the pup. At times a spur of the moment opportunity may present itself in Bentonville, Arkansas. Our choices and creativity are unlimited. Every exposure and experience builds upon the previous one. Through all of this, we thoroughly supervise the puppy. We never confine 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 priceless when it comes down to teaching the pup.

Every interaction with the new puppy is a teaching moment. We often consider it as an early investment in the life of this puppy. This is the first time away from his or her littermates and living with us in Bentonville, Arkansas. 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 encounter will have a massive influence on their future personalities and decide a number of their “good” or “bad” behavior tendencies. Throughout the imprinting period, every experience is vital. 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 need to 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 puppy is so 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 critical. Additionally, desensitization, exposure to many different distractions and situations, along with having the flexibility to fit into a lifestyle in Bentonville, AR  is equally important.

Our focus is to create a puppy with remarkable manners and social skills. We start by teaching obedience the day we bring them home from the breeder; which carries on 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, keeping it a normal request in our regular routine as well as within each new situation we expose your puppy to. We go from shaping to defining 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 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 right away.

Proofing Behavior in a Social World in Bentonville, AR
6 months to young adult

Enter the teenage years– adolescence. This is the typical age when many dogs are re-homed or surrendered to rescues. 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 undesirable 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 Bentonville, Arkansas
We work to reduce any unwanted behavior by instilling boundaries and practicing obedience in high distraction locations. Such as, we practice recalls when your dog is very distracted possibly chasing something like a squirrel. We test and proof obedience in high traffic places, 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 consider each situation as a picture. What does that look like to the puppy? How does that picture differ from day to day or location to location. We are striving to teach a dog how to adapt in each new and various setting or situation. We are raising a puppy that isn’t dependent on constant commands that determine what he or she should and shouldn’t do. In fact, we desire a dog that can make good choices. Our main priority is to have a well-balanced dog, who will be comfortable 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 staying with the trainer in his/her personal home. Throughout this time, your puppy will also spend a few days and nights hanging out with another family member or close friend. Offering this chance, encourages your puppy to continue to be confident and comfortable in brand-new surroundings. This makes sure those habits and good manners will remain when he goes on to your home in Bentonville, AR.