Selecting Your Young puppy
The thought of raising a new young puppy on your own can be overwhelming. You hope for a doggy that will fit in  perfectly with your life. Your life in Lake Mary, Florida is hectic, you’ve got a full time job, maybe you’re raising a young family, you like to travel or may be you just retired. Peace of Mind Puppy provides a stress free experience to add that  spectacular dog to your life.

The Process Begins With a Consultation
We know it’s essential that you know who you will be working with. Developing a rapport is very important to our team in Lake Mary, Florida. Our discussion begins with simple questions and leads into an in detail discussion, which will give us a much better idea of who you are and what your perfect dog might be. We would like to have a great working relationship with you. It starts the journey to decide on, teach and raise your pup.

Finding The Best Breed For Your Household
Once you have determined you want to add that amazing dog to your life in Lake Mary, Florida. You have your heart set on a certain breed or maybe you want one of our dogs that are currently in our puppy raising program. There are things to think about for example, where you live, maybe you work full time, maybe you are raising a young family, you you may love to go on vacation or maybe you have recently retired. This information will not reduce your choices, yet help clarify your way of life in Lake Mary, FL. We help guide you in your decision making process. As we get to know you better, we can certainly assist you decide what you want and which dog will best fit your lifestyle.

Choosing The Right Breeder in Lake Mary, Florida
We partner 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 crucial as to what comes after. A great breeder recognizes this and helps get the puppy off to a great start.

We have built a relationship with many great breeders. We particularly find breeders who understand the early role they play in a puppies life. They understand when one of their pups grows through our program, it ensures the puppy will end up having a terrific life.  It is very important to work carefully with the breeder. We rely on the breeder’s knowledge and also our years of experience to choose the puppy with the best temperament for a prospective new family.

Your Puppy‘s Training in Lake Mary, Florida
Training your pup is a combo of teaching new skill-sets 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 example, we may have the pup stay overnight with different people in various settings; which 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.

Imprinting Good Behavior ~Birth to 16 Weeks
Picking up your puppy from the breeder

Training starts the moment a new puppy is in our care in Lake Mary, Florida. Once we decide on the puppy from the litter, the first thing we wish to achieve is developing confidence and a bond with this new puppy. We begin our relationship having fun even though we’re always teaching. Under our close guidance, we begin exposing the puppy to its new world. Such as, getting him or her to follow us, go up and down stairs, walk over various things, and maybe even get somewhat near to loud noises. By doing this, we are environmentally socializing your dog to the world while at the same time boosting our bond. We are huge dog lovers, yet remarkably aware in those moments it is essential to concentrate more on being a leader and guide as the new pup discovers this new world without having the presence of its litter mates or mom.

The Essential time for learning
During the initial few weeks we are teaching your new puppy boundaries, trust and focus. There is no limit as to what we may integrate into our techniques. Often we make use of particular spots or objects to create an encounter for the pup. Sometimes a spur of the moment opportunity may present itself in Lake Mary, Florida. Our choices and vision are limitless. Every exposure and experience builds on the previous one. Through all of this, we carefully supervise the puppy. We don’t limit ourselves to stiff rules. We try to become more creative, think outside the box, and make the most of activities that unfold before us. Those opportunities are invaluable when it comes to teaching the pup.

Every interaction with the new puppy is a teaching moment. We like to 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 Lake Mary, 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 experience will have a substantial impact on their future personalities and decide a number of their “good” or “bad” behavior tendencies. Throughout the imprinting phase, 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 dog.

A Well-Mannered Dog
4 to 6 months 

A trained puppy is 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 critical. Additionally, desensitization, exposure to many different distractions and situations, as well as having the flexibility to fit into a lifestyle in Lake Mary, FL is equally important.

Our focus is to create a puppy with impeccable manners and social skills. We start 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 daily 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 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 immediately.

Proofing Behavior in a Social World in Lake Mary, FL
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 developing into a monster. That nice puppy can be more mouthy and disobedient than you could ever envision. Many owners hope their canine will outgrow unwanted 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 challenging.

Testing in the Real World in Lake Mary, Florida 
We work to prevent any unwanted behavior by instilling boundaries and practicing obedience in high distraction areas. Such as, we practice recalls when your dog is extremely distracted possibly 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 puppy moves through the adolescent stage we continue to challenge the dog by putting it in various situations. 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 striving to teach a dog how to adapt in every new and various environment or situation. We are raising a puppy that isn’t dependent on constant commands that dictate what he or she should and should not do. Instead, we want a dog that can make great decisions. Our main goal is to have a well-balanced puppy, 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 dog has been staying with the dog trainer in their own home. During this time, your dog will also spend a few days and nights hanging out with another family member or close friend. Giving this chance, encourages your dog to continue to be confident and comfortable in new environments. This makes sure those habits and good manners will remain when he or she moves on to your home in Lake Mary, FL.