Choosing Your Pup
The thought of raising a new young puppy on your own might be frustrating. You hope for a dog that will match  very well with your way of life. Your life in Lake Hamilton, Arkansas possible is chaotic, you may have a full-time profession, you may be raising a new family, you like to travel or you’ve just retired. Peace of Mind Puppy provide s a worry free experience to add in that  remarkable dog to your life.

The Process Starts With a Assessment
We think it is crucial that you know who you will be teaming up with. Building a relationship is incredibly important to our team in Lake Hamilton, Arkansas. Our talk starts with easy questions and leads into an in depth conversation, which will give us a clearer idea of who you are and what your perfect dog would be. We would like to have a excellent working relationship with you. It begins the journey to decide on, teach and raise your pup.

Picking The Perfect Breed For Your Household
Once you have decided you want to add that amazing dog to your life in Lake Hamilton, Arkansas. You may have your heart set on a particular breed or maybe you want one of our pups that are currently in our puppy raising program. There certainly are things to think about such as where you live, maybe you work full time, maybe you are raising a  little family, you love to travel or maybe you have recently retired. All this will not restrict your options, but instead help clarify your everyday life in Lake Hamilton, AR. We help guide you in the decision making process. As we learn more about you, we can certainly aid you pick what you want and which puppy will best match your life-style.

Choosing The Right Puppies For Sale in Lake Hamilton, Arkansas
We coordinate with responsible breeders who are truly interested in improving their breed with good health and great temperament of their puppies. The first eight weeks of a new puppy’s life are as vital as to what follows. A excellent breeder understands this and helps get the puppy off to a great start.

We have built a rapport with many amazing breeders. We particularly pursue breeders who know the early role 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’s extremely important to work closely with the breeder. We count on the breeder’s feedback along with our years of knowledge to pick out the puppy with the best temperament for a prospective new family.

Your Puppy‘s Training in Lake Hamilton, Arkansas
Training your dog is a combo of teaching new skill-sets including manners, setting boundaries, promoting healthy relationships, as well as exposing your puppy successfully to people, other dogs and desensitizing him or her to all various environments.For example, we have the pup sleep overnight with different people in various environments; which 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 variables 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 instant a new puppy is in our care in Lake Hamilton, Arkansas. Once we select the puppy from the litter, the very first thing we would like to achieve is developing 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 begin exposing the puppy to its new world. Such as, getting him or her to follow us, climb stairs, walk over various things, and even get somewhat close 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, yet very aware in those moments it is essential to focus 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
In 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 methods. Often we utilize certain spots or objects to create an encounter for the puppy. In some cases a spur of the moment opportunity may present itself in Lake Hamilton, Arkansas. Our decisions and vision are endless. Every exposure and experience builds upon the previous one. Through all of this, we very closely supervise the puppy. We don’t confine ourselves to rigid rules. We try to become more creative, think outside the box, and make the most of events that manifest before us. Those opportunities are invaluable when it comes down to teaching the dog.

Every interaction with the new puppy is a teaching moment. We like to consider 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 Lake Hamilton, 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 time than any other period of time in their lives. The quality and quantity of what they encounter will have a huge impact on their future personalities and decide a lot of their “good” or “bad” behavior tendencies. During the course of the imprinting stage, every experience is critical. 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 soaking up every experience like a sponge, we must stay very aware of all interactions and yet still have fun with our new dog.

A Well-Mannered Pal
4 to 6 months 

A well-trained dog is 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 very important. Furthermore, desensitization, exposure to various distractions and situations, as well as having the flexibility to fit into a lifestyle in Lake Hamilton, AR  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 regular routine as well as within each new situation we expose your puppy to. We move 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 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 Lake Hamilton, AR
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 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 imagine. 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 undesirable behavior more challenging.

Testing in the Real World in Lake Hamilton, Arkansas
We work to stop any unwanted behavior by instilling boundaries and practicing obedience in high distraction places. For instance, we practice recalls when your dog is extremely distracted perhaps chasing something like a squirrel. We test and proof obedience in high traffic areas, 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 it in various situations. We imagine each situation as a picture. How 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 setting or situation. We are raising a puppy that isn’t depending on ongoing commands that control what he or she should and shouldn’t do. Rather, we prefer a dog that can make great choices. Our main priority is to have a well-balanced dog, who will fit into your home.

We continue to strengthen and fine-tune good manners making good behavior a habit for the dog. Throughout this time, the dog has been living with the dog trainer in their individual home. During this time, your dog will also spend a few days and nights staying with another family member or close friend. Offering this chance, encourages your dog to continue to be confident and comfortable in different areas. This ensures those habits and good manners will stay when he or she goes on to your home in Lake Hamilton, AR.