Picking Your Pup
The idea of raising a new pup by yourself is frustrating. You really want a doggy that is going to fit in  nicely with your way of life. Your life in Rockwell, Arkansas can be hectic, you’ve got a full-time job, maybe you’re raising 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  remarkable dog to your life.

The Experience Begins With a Consultation
We think it’s important that you know who you will be teaming up with. Building a relationship is exceptionally important to our team in Rockwell, Arkansas. Our talk starts with straightforward questions and leads into an in detail conversation, which will give us a better idea of who you are and what your ideal dog will be. We want to have a wonderful working relationship with you. It starts the journey to choose, teach and raise your pup.

Picking The Perfect Breed For Your Household
Once you have made a decision you want to add that perfect dog to your life in Rockwell, Arkansas. You have your heart set on a particular breed or maybe you want one of our pups that are presently in our puppy raising program. There are things to think about including the type of house you live in, how much you work, maybe you 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, but instead help clarify your way of life in Rockwell, AR. We will help guide you in this decision making process. As we get to know you better, we can certainly help you pick what you want and which dog will best accommodate your lifestyle.

Picking The Perfect Puppies For Sale in Rockwell, Arkansas
We partner with amazing breeders who are truly interested in improving their breed with good health and excellent temperament of their pups. The first eight weeks of a new pups life are as crucial as to what comes after. A excellent breeder recognizes this and helps get the puppy off to a great start.

We have developed a relationship with many great breeders. We particularly search out breeders who understand the early part they play in a puppies life. They understand when one of their pups goes through our program, it ensures the puppy will end up having a great life.  It is really important to work closely with the breeder. We depend on the breeder’s input together with our years of knowledge to pick out the puppy with the best temperament for the potential new family.

The Puppy‘s Training in Rockwell, Arkansas
Training your puppy is a mixture of teaching new skill-sets including manners, setting boundaries, nurturing healthy relationships, along with exposing your puppy successfully to people, other dogs and desensitizing him or her to all various environments.Such as, we have the puppy sleep overnight with different people in various settings; which in turn produces a dog for you who is comfortable and easy to live with because he or she adapts|adjusts} to your lifestyle. As a result of this and exposures to other variables your dog easily connects with you and your family.

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 Rockwell, Arkansas. Once we choose 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 start our relationship having fun even though we’re always teaching. Under our close guidance, we start exposing the puppy to its new world. For example, getting him or her to follow us, climb stairs, walk over branches, and also get somewhat close to loud noises. By doing this, we are environmentally socializing your puppy to the world while strengthening 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 puppy discovers this new world without having the company of its litter mates or mom.

The Essential 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 incorporate into our methods. Often we make use of particular spots or objects to create an encounter for the puppy. Sometimes a spur of the moment opportunity may present itself in Rockwell, Arkansas. Our options and creativity are limitless. Every exposure and experience builds on the prior one. Through all of this, we thoroughly supervise the puppy. We don’t limit ourselves to rigid rules. We try to be more creative, think outside the box, and make the most of activities that unfold before us. Those opportunities are invaluable when it comes down to teaching the pup.

Every interaction with the new pup is a teaching moment. We often think of it as an early investment in the life of this dog. This is the first time away from their littermates and living with us in Rockwell, 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 stage, every experience is crucial. It is important to build their confidence. The phrase ‘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 pup.

A Well-Mannered Puppy
4 to 6 months 

A well-trained dog is a lot more than just obedient. Knowing how to sit, stay or walk nicely on a loose leash are very important things to learn. Good manners, great social skills and a healthy relationship with his or her family are critical. Furthermore, desensitization, exposure to various distractions and situations, as well as having the flexibility to fit into a lifestyle in Rockwell, AR  is equally important.

Our focus is to create a dog with remarkable 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 solid foundation by about 4 to 6 months. We practice obedience, keeping it a normal request in our daily routine in addition to 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 clear and consistent is key. We limit 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 immediately.

Proofing Behavior in a Social World in Rockwell, 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 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 canine 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 difficult.

Working in the Real World in Rockwell, Arkansas
We work to reduce any unwanted behavior by instilling boundaries and practicing obedience in high distraction areas. For example, we practice recalls when your dog is very distracted maybe 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 moves through the adolescent stage we continue to challenge the dog by putting him or her in various scenarios. We consider each situation as a picture. What does that look like to the dog? How does that picture change 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 puppy that isn’t depending on continual commands that determine what he or she should and should not do. In fact, we want a dog that can make great choices. Our top priority is to have a well-balanced puppy, who will be comfortable your home.

We continue to reinforce and improve good manners making good behavior a habit for the dog. During this time, the dog has been staying with the dog trainer in his/her personal home. Throughout this time, your puppy will also spend a few days and nights staying with another relative or close friend. Providing the puppy with this chance, encourages your dog to continue to be confident and comfortable in brand-new settings. This ensures those habits and good manners will stay when he goes on to your home in Rockwell, AR.