Selecting Your Puppy
The thought of raising a new pup by yourself can be frustrating. You need a doggy that can match  wonderfully with your life style. Your life in Higden, Arkansas might be chaotic, you may have a full time profession, a new family, you may like to travel or may be you just retired. We provide a anxiety free experience to add in that  remarkable dog to your life.

The Program Begins With a Consultation
We think it’s very important that you know who you will be coordinating with. Building a rapport is exceptionally important to us in Higden, Arkansas. Our discussion begins with easy questions and leads into an in detail conversation, which will provide us a better idea of who you are and what your perfect dog will be. We want to have a wonderful working partnership with you. It starts the journey to pick, teach and raise your puppy.

Finding The Perfect Breed For Your Family
Once you have determined you are ready to include that perfect dog to your life in Higden, Arkansas. You may have your heart set on a specific breed or maybe you’re interested in one of our pups that are currently in our puppy raising program. There are things to take into consideration such as where you live, how much you work, maybe you are raising a young family, you love to travel or you’ve recently retired. This information will not restrict your options, but instead help clarify your way of life in Higden, AR. We help guide you in the decision making process. As we learn more about you, we can assist you decide what you want and which dog will best accommodate your life-style.

Picking The Best Puppies For Sale in Higden, Arkansas
We coordinate with amazing breeders who are genuinely interested in improving their breed with good health and exceptional temperament of their puppies. The first eight weeks of a new puppy’s life are as critical as to what follows. A good breeder understands this and helps get the puppy off to a great start.

We have built a relationship with many fine breeders. We specifically pursue breeders who understand the early role they play in a puppies life. They know when one of their pups grows through our program, it ensures the puppy will end up having a terrific life.  It’s extremely important to work carefully with the breeder. We count on the breeder’s input as well as our years of expertise to select the puppy with the best temperament for a prospective new family.

Your Puppy‘s Training in Higden, Arkansas
Training your puppy is a combination of teaching new skills including manners, setting boundaries, promoting 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 sleep overnight with various people in various settings; which develops a dog for you who is comfortable and easy to live with because he or she adapts|adjusts} to your lifestyle. Because of this and exposures to other factors your dog readily connects with you and your family members.

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

Training starts the instant a new puppy is in our hands in Higden, Arkansas. Once we choose the pup from the litter, the first thing we would like to achieve is building 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 start exposing the pup to its new world. For instance, getting him or her to follow us, climb stairs, walk over branches, and even get somewhat near to loud noises. By doing this, we are environmentally socializing your puppy to the world while at the same time building up our bond. We are huge dog lovers, but still significantly aware in those moments it is imperative to concentrate more on being a leader and guide as the new puppy discovers this new world without the presence of its litter mates or mom.

Crucial time for learning
During the initial few weeks we are teaching your new puppy boundaries, trust and focus. There is no limitation as to what we will incorporate into our techniques. Frequently we use specific places or objects to create an encounter for the pup. Occasionally a spur of the moment opportunity may present itself in Higden, Arkansas. Our options and imagination are unlimited. Every exposure and experience builds on the last one. Through all of this, we very closely observe the puppy. We never limit ourselves to inflexible rules. We try to be more creative, think outside the box, and make the most of activities that unfold 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 like to consider it as an early investment in the life of this pup. This is the first time away from his or her littermates and staying with us in Higden, 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 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 decide many of their “good” or “bad” behavior tendencies. Throughout the imprinting stage, every experience is vital. 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 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 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 important. Additionally, desensitization, exposure to various distractions and situations, as well as having the flexibility to fit into a lifestyle in Higden, AR  is equally important.

Our focus is to create a puppy with impeccable manners and social skills. We start 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, making it a regular request in our everyday routine as well as within each new situation we expose your dog to. We move 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 providing 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 Higden, 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 developing into a monster. That nice pup can be more mouthy and disobedient than you could ever imagine. Many owners hope their dog will grow out of unwanted 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 Higden, Arkansas
We work to prevent any unwanted behavior by instilling boundaries and practicing obedience in high distraction places. For instance, we practice recalls when your dog is highly distracted possibly chasing something as common as a squirrel. We practice and proof obedience in high traffic spots, around barking dogs, around 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 consider each situation as a picture. What 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 various environment or situation. We are raising a puppy that isn’t dependent on ongoing commands that control what he or she should and should not do. Instead, we want a dog that can make great choices. Our number one priority is to have a well-balanced dog, who will fit into your home.

We continue to reinforce and fine-tune manners making good behavior a habit for the dog. During this time, the dog has been living with the dog trainer in his/her personal home. Throughout this time, your puppy will also spend a few days and nights hanging out with another relative or close friend. Offering this opportunity, encourages your dog to continue to be confident and comfortable in different areas. This makes sure those habits and good manners will stay when he or she moves in to your home in Higden, AR.