Selecting Your Young puppy
The thought of raising a new pup by yourself might be overwhelming. You really want a pup that is going to fit in  very well with your daily life. Your life in Orchid, Florida may be stressful, you’ve got a full time schedule, you may be raising a new family, you like to travel or may be you just retired. Peace of Mind Puppy provides a worry free experience to add in that  amazing dog to your life.

The Process Begins With a Assessment
We know it is essential that you know who you will be dealing with. Developing a relationship is extremely important to our team in Orchid, Florida. Our chat starts with simple questions and leads into an in detail conversation, which will give us a better idea of who you are and what your ideal dog would be. We want to have a great working relationship with you. It begins the journey to choose, teach and raise your puppy.

Finding The Best Breed For Your Household
Once you have determined you are ready to add that perfect dog to your life in Orchid, Florida. You have your heart set on a certain breed or maybe you’re interested in one of our dogs that are presently in our puppy raising program. There certainly are things to think about including where you live, maybe you work full time, maybe you are raising a young family, you you may love to travel or maybe you have recently retired. All this will not limit your options, yet help shed light on your life-style in Orchid, FL. We help guide you in this decision making process. As we get to know you better, we can certainly assist you pick what you want and which breed will best fit your lifestyle.

Picking The Best Breeder in Orchid, Florida
We collaborate with amazing breeders who are truly interested in improving their breed with good health and fantastic temperament of their pups. The first eight weeks of a new pups life are as essential as to what follows. A good breeder is aware of this and helps get the puppy off to a great start.

We have developed a rapport with many exquisite breeders. We particularly seek breeders who are aware of the early role they play in a puppies life. They know when one of their puppies grows through our program, it ensures the puppy will end up having a great life.  It’s really 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 the prospective new family.

The Puppy‘s Training in Orchid, Florida
Training your dog is a combination of teaching new skill-sets including manners, setting boundaries, fostering healthy relationships, along with exposing your dog successfully to people, other dogs and desensitizing him or her to all different types of environments.For example, we may have the pup stay overnight with different people in various settings; which in turn develops 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 factors your dog readily connects with you and your family.

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 Orchid, Florida. Once we choose the pup from the litter, the first thing we wish to accomplish is developing 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 pup to its new world. For instance, getting him or her to follow us, go up and down stairs, walk over various things, and maybe even get relatively 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, yet significantly aware in those moments it is imperative to focus more on being a leader and guide as the new pup discovers this new world without 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 restriction as to what we will integrate into our strategies. Frequently we utilize certain locations or objects to create an encounter for the puppy. Sometimes a spur of the moment opportunity may present itself in Orchid, Florida. Our choices and vision are endless. Every exposure and experience builds upon the previous one. Through all of this, we thoroughly supervise the puppy. We never restrict ourselves to inflexible rules. We try to be more creative, think outside the box, and benefit from activities that unfold before us. Those opportunities are invaluable when it comes to teaching the puppy.

Every interaction with the new pup is a teaching moment. We like to think about it as an early investment in the life of this puppy. This is the first time away from his or her littermates and living with us in Orchid, 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 they can learn in a lifetime. The quality and quantity of what they experience will have a substantial influence on their future personalities and decide a lot of their “good” or “bad” behavior tendencies. During the imprinting phase, every experience is important. It is essential to build their confidence. The phrase ‘don’t sweat the small stuff’ does not apply to their early interactions. Because puppies are taking in 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 pup 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 vital. Furthermore, desensitization, exposure to various distractions and situations, as well as being comfortable to fit into a lifestyle in Orchid, FL is equally important.

Our focus is to raise a puppy 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 stable foundation by about 4 to 6 months. We practice obedience, making it a standard request in our day-to-day 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 core of our philosophy. Being very clear and consistent is key. We limit our words when providing 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 Orchid, 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 pup can be more mouthy and disobedient than you could ever picture. 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 undesirable behavior more challenging.

Working in the Real World in Orchid, Florida 
We work to stop any unwanted behavior by instilling boundaries and practicing obedience in high distraction areas. For example, we practice recalls when your dog is highly 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 puppy goes through the adolescent stage we continue to challenge the dog by putting him or her in various situations. We think of 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 adapt in each new and different environment or scenario. We are raising a dog that isn’t reliant on ongoing commands that control what he or she should and should not do. Instead, we want a dog that can make good choices. Our top priority is to have a well-balanced puppy, who will be comfortable your home.

We continue to reinforce and fine-tune manners making good behavior a habit for the dog. During this time, the dog has been residing with the dog trainer in his/her personal home. Throughout this time, your puppy will also spend a few days and nights hanging out with another family member or close 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 moves on to your house in Orchid, FL.