Deciding on Your Pup
The thought of raising a new young puppy on your own can be stressful. You really want a dog that can match  nicely with your lifestyle. Your life in Pea Ridge, Arkansas possible is hectic, you’ve got a full time schedule, maybe you’re raising a young family, you may like to travel or you’ve just retired. Peace of Mind Puppy provide s a stress and anxiety free experience to add in that  remarkable dog to your life.

The Process Begins With a Consultation
We think it’s vital that you know who you will be dealing with. Developing a relationship is very important to our team in Pea Ridge, Arkansas. Our talk begins with basic questions and leads into an in depth conversation, which will give us a better idea of who you are and what your perfect dog will be. We like to have a great working relationship with you. It starts the journey to choose, teach and raise your pup.

Selecting The Best Breed For Your Home
Once you have determined you want to add that perfect dog to your life in Pea Ridge, Arkansas. You have your heart set on a certain breed or maybe you want one of our dogs that are presently in our puppy raising program. There certainly are things to take into account for example, the type of house you live in, your schedule, are raising a young family, you you may love to travel or you’ve recently retired. This information will not restrict your options, yet help clarify your lifestyle in Pea Ridge, AR. We will help guide you in this decision making process. As we learn more about you, we can certainly help you pick what you want and which puppy will best accommodate your lifestyle.

Selecting The Best Puppies For Sale in Pea Ridge, Arkansas
We team up 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 crucial as to what follows. A good breeder recognizes this and helps get the puppy off to a great start.

We have established a relationship with many great breeders. We particularly search out breeders who recognize the early role they play in a puppies life. They know when one of their pups goes through our program, it ensures the puppy will end up having a good life.  It is extremely important to work closely with the breeder. We rely on the breeder’s knowledge along with our years of experience to choose the puppy with the best temperament for a prospective new family.

The Puppy‘s Training in Pea Ridge, Arkansas
Training your new puppy is a combination of teaching new skills including manners, setting boundaries, promoting healthy relationships, along with exposing your puppy successfully to people, other dogs and desensitizing him or her to all types of environments.For example, we may have the pup 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 adapts|adjusts} to your lifestyle. Because of this and exposures to other variables 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 moment a new puppy is in our hands in Pea Ridge, Arkansas. Once we pick the pup from the litter, the first thing we want to accomplish is building confidence and a bond with this new puppy. We begin 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, go up and down 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 enhancing 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 having the companionship of its litter mates or mom.

Most important time for learning
In the initial few weeks we are teaching your new puppy boundaries, trust and focus. There is no limit as to what we may incorporate into our methods. Often we utilize particular places or objects to create an experience for the puppy. In some cases a spur of the moment opportunity may present itself in Pea Ridge, Arkansas. Our options and imagination are limitless. Every exposure and experience builds on the previous one. Through all of this, we very closely supervise the puppy. We never limit ourselves to rigid rules. We try to be more creative, think outside the box, and benefit from events that unfold before us. Those opportunities are priceless when it comes to teaching the pup.

Every interaction with the new puppy is a teaching moment. We often think of it as an early investment in the life of this puppy. This is the first time away from their littermates and staying with us in Pea Ridge, 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 massive effect on their future personalities and determine many of their “good” or “bad” behavior tendencies. During the imprinting phase, 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 fun with our new dog.

A Well-Mannered Puppy
4 to 6 months 

A trained puppy is a lot 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 paramount. Furthermore, desensitization, exposure to various distractions and situations, in addition to having the flexibility to fit into a lifestyle in Pea Ridge, AR  is equally important.

Our focus is to create a dog 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 refine 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 day-to-day routine as well as within each new situation we expose your puppy to. We move from shaping to formalizing commands and testing 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 giving 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 right away.

Proofing Behavior in a Social World in Pea Ridge, 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 think of. 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 practicing naughty acts makes changing undesirable behavior more difficult.

Working in the Real World in Pea Ridge, 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 very distracted maybe 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 goes 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 working to teach a dog how to cope in every new and various environment or scenario. We are raising a dog that isn’t depending on continuous commands that dictate what he or she should and shouldn’t do. Instead, we desire a dog that can make great choices. Our top goal 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. During this time, the puppy has been living with the trainer in his/her personal home. Throughout this time, your dog will also spend a few days and nights hanging out with another loved one or friend. Giving this opportunity, encourages your dog to continue to be confident and comfortable in brand-new surroundings. This makes sure those habits and good manners will stay when he or she goes on to your home in Pea Ridge, AR.