Deciding on Your Pup
The idea of raising a new young puppy by yourself might be stressful. You want a pup that will fit in  perfectly with your life. Your life in Belleair Shores, Florida possible is hectic, you may have a full time profession, a new family, you may like to travel or may be you just retired. We provide a worry free experience to add in that  remarkable dog to your life.

The Program Starts With a Assessment
We know it’s essential that you know who you will be teaming up with. Establishing a relationship is incredibly important to our team in Belleair Shores, Florida. Our conversation starts with straightforward questions and leads into an in depth discussion, which will provide us a better idea of who you are and what your dream dog will be. We would like to have a fantastic working partnership with you. It starts the journey to choose, teach and raise your pup.

Picking The Best Breed For Your Family
Once you have decided you want to add that amazing dog to your life in Belleair Shores, Florida. You may have your heart set on a specific breed or maybe you’re interested in one of our pups that are currently in our puppy raising program. There certainly are things to consider for example, the type of house you live in, how much you work, are raising a  little family, you love to go on vacation or maybe you have recently retired. All this will not reduce your choices, but instead help shed light on your daily life in Belleair Shores, FL. We help guide you in your decision making process. As we learn more about you, we can assist you pick what you want and which puppy will best accommodate your lifestyle.

Finding The Right Breeder in Belleair Shores, Florida
We work with responsible 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 critical as to what follows. A excellent breeder is aware of this and helps get the puppy off to a great start.

We have built a rapport with many outstanding breeders. We specifically search out breeders who understand the early role they play in a puppies life. They understand when one of their puppies goes through our program, it ensures the puppy will end up having a good life.  It is quite important to work closely with the breeder. We count on the breeder’s knowledge along with our years of experience to choose the puppy with the best temperament for a potential new family.

Your Puppy‘s Training in Belleair Shores, Florida
Training your dog is a combo of teaching new skills including manners, setting boundaries, promoting healthy relationships, along with exposing your dog successfully to people, other dogs and desensitizing him or her to all types of environments. For instance, we may have the puppy stay overnight with different people in various environments; which in turn creates a dog for you who is relaxed and easy to live with because he or she can easily adapt|adjusts} to your lifestyle. Because 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 minute a new puppy is in our hands in Belleair Shores, Florida. Once we pick the puppy from the litter, the first thing we wish 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. For instance, getting him or her to follow us, climb stairs, walk over logs, 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 imperative 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.

Crucial time for learning
During the initial few weeks we are teaching your new puppy boundaries, trust and focus. There is no limitation as to what we may incorporate into our methods. Typically we take advantage of certain spots or objects to create an experience for the puppy. Sometimes a spur of the moment opportunity may present itself in Belleair Shores, Florida. Our choices and creativity are endless. Every exposure and experience builds upon the last one. Through all of this, we carefully supervise the puppy. We never limit ourselves to stiff rules. We try to become more creative, think outside the box, and make use of activities that manifest before us. Those opportunities are priceless when it comes down to teaching the pup.

Every interaction with the new pup is a teaching moment. We often consider it as an early investment in the life of this pup. This is the first time away from his or her littermates and living with us in Belleair Shores, Florida. 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 substantial effect on their future personalities and determine much of their “good” or “bad” behavior tendencies. During the course of the imprinting phase, every experience is vital. 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 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 puppy.

A Well-Mannered Pal
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 necessary things to learn. Good manners, great social skills and a healthy relationship with his or her family are extremely important. Additionally, desensitization, exposure to various distractions and situations, along with having the flexibility to fit into a lifestyle in Belleair Shores, FL is equally important.

Our focus is to raise 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 fine-tune 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 in addition to within each new situation we expose your puppy to. We move from shaping to formalizing commands and proofing them with distractions, duration and distance. Communication is at the center of our philosophy. Being clear and consistent is key. We restrict 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 Belleair Shores, FL
6 months to young adult

Enter the teenage years– adolescence. This is the typical age when many dogs are re-homed or given up to shelters. 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 envision. Many owners hope their puppy will grow out of undesirable behaviors. Their dog is testing what is allowed and what is not. Allowing a dog to continue practicing naughty acts makes changing unwanted behavior more challenging.

Testing in the Real World in Belleair Shores, Florida 
We work to stop any unwanted behavior by instilling boundaries and practicing obedience in high distraction places. Such as, we practice recalls when your dog is extremely distracted perhaps chasing something as common as a squirrel. We test and proof obedience in high traffic areas, 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 imagine each situation as a picture. How does that look like to the puppy? How does that picture shift from day to day or location to location. We are striving to teach a dog how to adapt in each new and various environment or situation. We are raising a dog that isn’t reliant on constant commands that control what he or she should and should not do. Instead, we desire a dog that can make great choices. Our number one priority is to have a well-balanced puppy, who will fit into your home.

We continue to reinforce and improve manners making good behavior a habit for the dog. During this time, the dog has been staying with the trainer in his or her personal home. Throughout this time, your puppy will also spend a few days and nights hanging out with another relative or friend. Providing the puppy with this chance, encourages your dog to continue to be confident and comfortable in new areas. This makes sure those habits and good manners will remain when he moves in to your house in Belleair Shores, FL.