Deciding on Your New Puppy
The thought of raising a new puppy on your own might be stressful. You really want a pup that will fit in  nicely with your everyday life. Your life in Sereno del Mar, California can be fast paced, you may have a full-time profession, maybe you’re raising a young family, you may like to travel or you’ve just retired. We provide a worry free experience to add in that  awesome dog to your life.

The Process Starts With a Assessment
We think it is vital that you know who you will be partnering with. Building a rapport is very important to us in Sereno del Mar, California. Our chat begins with easy questions and leads into an in detail discussion, which will give us a clearer idea of who you are and what your perfect dog will be. We like to have a great working relationship with you. It begins the journey to select, teach and raise your puppy.

Picking The Best Breed For Your Home
Once you have determined you are ready to include that perfect dog to your life in Sereno del Mar, California. 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. Certainly there are things to think of including where you live, how much you work, maybe you are raising a  little family, you you may love to travel or you’ve recently retired. This information will not limit your choices, but instead help shed light on your way of life in Sereno del Mar, CA. We help guide you in this decision making process. As we learn more about you, we can help you pick what you want and which dog will best accommodate your life-style.

Finding The Best Breeder in Sereno del Mar, California
We collaborate with amazing breeders who are genuinely interested in improving their breed with good health and great temperament of their puppies. The initial eight weeks of a new pups life are as significant as to what comes after. A good breeder is aware of this and helps get the puppy off to a great start.

We have developed a rapport with many exceptional breeders. We specifically seek breeders who know 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 excellent life.  It’s extremely important to work closely with the breeder. We count on the breeder’s input together with our years of knowledge to pick the puppy with the best temperament for a potential new family.

Your Puppy‘s Training in Sereno del Mar, California
Training your puppy is a combination of teaching new skills including manners, setting boundaries, fostering healthy relationships, together with exposing your dog successfully to people, other dogs and desensitizing him or her to all various environments. For instance, we may have the pup stay overnight with various people in various settings; which develops 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 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 care in Sereno del Mar, California. Once we choose the pup from the litter, the first thing we want to achieve is building confidence and a bond with this new puppy. We start our relationship having fun while 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 relatively 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 extremely 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 first few weeks we are teaching your new puppy boundaries, trust and focus. There is no restriction as to what we will incorporate into our techniques. Typically we take advantage of certain spots or objects to create an experience for the puppy. Occasionally a spur of the moment opportunity may present itself in Sereno del Mar, California. Our decisions and creativity are limitless. Every exposure and experience builds on the last one. Through all of this, we thoroughly supervise the puppy. We never limit ourselves to inflexible rules. We try to become more creative, think outside the box, and benefit from activities 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 dog. This is the first time away from his or her littermates and staying with us in Sereno del Mar, California. 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 imprinting period, every experience is critical. 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 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 far 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. Additionally, desensitization, exposure to various distractions and situations, as well as having the flexibility to fit into a lifestyle in Sereno del Mar, CA is equally important.

Our focus is to raise a dog 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 strong foundation by about 4 to 6 months. We practice obedience, making it a normal request in our regular routine as well as within each new situation we expose your dog to. We move from shaping to formalizing commands and proofing them with distractions, duration and distance. Communication is at the core of our philosophy. Being very 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 right away.

Proofing Behavior in a Social World in Sereno del Mar, CA
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 puppy can be more mouthy and disobedient than you could ever picture. Many owners hope their dog will outgrow undesirable behaviors. Their dog is testing what is allowed and what is not. Allowing a dog to continue practicing naughty acts makes changing undesirable behavior more challenging.

Testing in the Real World in Sereno del Mar, California 
We work to prevent any unwanted behavior by instilling boundaries and practicing obedience in high distraction locations. For example, 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, 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 situations. 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 working to teach a dog how to adapt in every new and different setting or situation. We are raising a puppy that isn’t reliant on constant commands that dictate what he or she should and shouldn’t do. Instead, we want a dog that can make good decisions. Our number one 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. Throughout this time, the dog has been living with the trainer in his/her own home. During this time, your dog will also spend a few days and nights staying with another family member or friend. Giving this chance, encourages your puppy to continue to be confident and comfortable in new surroundings. This ensures those habits and good manners will stay when he or she moves on to your house in Sereno del Mar, CA.