Choosing Your Young puppy
The idea of raising a new puppy by yourself may be overwhelming. You need a dog that will match  very well with your lifestyle. Your life in Maumelle, Arkansas possible is hectic, you’ve got a full-time profession, you may be raising a new family, you may like to travel or may be you just retired. Peace of Mind Puppy provide s a stress and anxiety free experience to add that  remarkable dog to your life.

The Program Starts With a Consultation
We know it is vital that you know who you will be partnering with. Developing a rapport is extremely important to our team in Maumelle, Arkansas. Our conversation begins with straightforward questions and leads into an in detail conversation, which will provide us a better idea of who you are and what your dream dog would be. We want to have a wonderful working partnership with you. It starts the journey to choose, teach and raise your pup.

Choosing The Perfect Breed For Your Household
Once you have decided you are ready to add that amazing dog to your life in Maumelle, Arkansas. 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 are things to take into consideration such as where you live, maybe you work full time, are raising a young family, you love to travel or you’ve recently retired. All this will not restrict your choices, yet help shed light on your lifestyle in Maumelle, AR. We help guide you in this decision making process. As we get to know you better, we can certainly assist you decide what you want and which dog will best suit your life-style.

Selecting The Right Puppies For Sale in Maumelle, Arkansas
We partner with responsible breeders who are genuinely interested in improving their breed with good health and exceptional temperament of their pups. The first eight weeks of a new pups life are as crucial as to what comes after. A great breeder knows this and helps get the puppy off to a great start.

We have built a rapport with many fine breeders. We specifically find breeders who comprehend the early part 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 wonderful life.  It’s incredibly important to work closely with the breeder. We depend on the breeder’s feedback along with our years of knowledge to select the puppy with the best temperament for a potential new family.

Your Puppy‘s Training in Maumelle, Arkansas
Training your dog is a mixture of teaching new skill-sets including manners, setting boundaries, nurturing healthy relationships, as well as exposing your puppy successfully to people, other dogs and desensitizing him or her to all types of environments. For instance, we have the pup stay overnight with various people in various environments; which creates 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 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 instant a new puppy is in our care in Maumelle, Arkansas. Once we decide on the puppy 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 even though we’re always teaching. Under our close guidance, we start exposing the puppy to its new world. Such as, getting him or her to follow us, go up and down stairs, walk over branches, and maybe even get somewhat near to loud noises. By doing this, we are environmentally socializing your puppy to the world while at the same time boosting our bond. We are huge dog lovers, yet very 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
In the first few weeks we are teaching your new puppy boundaries, trust and focus. There is no limitation as to what we will integrate into our techniques. Typically we take advantage of certain places or objects to create an encounter for the pup. Occasionally a spur of the moment opportunity may present itself in Maumelle, Arkansas. Our choices and vision are limitless. Every exposure and experience builds upon the previous one. Through all of this, we thoroughly observe the puppy. We don’t confine ourselves to rigid rules. We try to become more creative, think outside the box, and take advantage of activities that unfold before us. Those opportunities are invaluable when it comes down to teaching the puppy.

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 his or her littermates and staying with us in Maumelle, 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 they can learn in a lifetime. The quality and quantity of what they experience will have a substantial influence on their future personalities and decide a number of their “good” or “bad” behavior tendencies. Throughout the imprinting stage, every experience is crucial. It is important to build their self-confidence. The phrase ‘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 dog 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 very important. In addition, desensitization, exposure to many different distractions and situations, along with being comfortable to fit into a lifestyle in Maumelle, AR  is equally important.

Our focus is to raise a puppy with impeccable manners and social skills. We begin by teaching obedience the day we bring them home from the breeder; which carries on as we improve the dog’s behavior. The goal is to have a solid foundation by about 4 to 6 months. We practice obedience, making it a normal request in our everyday routine as well as 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 restrict 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 Maumelle, AR
6 months to young adult

Enter the teenage years– adolescence. This is the normal age when many dogs are re-homed or given up to animal shelters. The adolescent stage can find your sweet pup turning into a monster. That nice puppy can be more mouthy and disobedient than you could ever picture. Many owners hope their canine will grow out of 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 Maumelle, 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 highly distracted perhaps chasing something like a squirrel. We practice and proof obedience in high traffic locations, around barking dogs, near playgrounds and within public places.

As the dog goes 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 puppy? How does that picture differ from day to day or location to location. We are working to teach a dog how to cope in every new and different setting or scenario. We are raising a puppy that isn’t dependent on continuous commands that determine what he or she should and shouldn’t do. Instead, we want a dog that can make good choices. Our main priority is to have a well-balanced puppy, who will be comfortable your home.

We continue to reinforce and fine-tune manners making good behavior a habit for the dog. Throughout this time, the dog has been staying with the dog trainer in his or her own home. Throughout this time, your puppy will also spend a few days and nights hanging out with another family member or friend. Providing the dog with 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 house in Maumelle, AR.