Deciding on Your Pup
The thought of raising a new puppy by yourself is overwhelming. You want a dog that will fit in  nicely with your everyday life. Your life in Palmetto Bay, Florida possible is fast paced, you may have a full-time schedule, you may be raising a young family, you may like to travel or may be you just retired. Peace of Mind Puppy provides a worry free experience to add that  incredible dog to your life.

The Process Begins With a Assessment
We think it’s very important that you know who you will be coordinating with. Establishing a relationship is very important to our team in Palmetto Bay, Florida. Our talk starts with simple questions and leads into an in detail discussion, which will provide us a better idea of who you are and what your dream dog would be. We like to have a wonderful working relationship with you. It begins the journey to choose, teach and raise your pup.

Selecting The Perfect Breed For Your Family
Once you have determined you are ready to add that perfect dog to your life in Palmetto Bay, Florida. You have your heart set on a specific breed or maybe you’re interested in one of our dogs that are presently in our puppy raising program. Certainly there are things to think about such as where you live, your schedule, maybe you are raising a  little family, you you may love to travel or maybe you have recently retired. All this will not limit your options, but instead help clarify your lifestyle in Palmetto Bay, FL. We will help guide you in your decision making process. As we learn more about you, we can certainly help you decide what you want and which dog will best fit your lifestyle.

Finding The Perfect Breeder in Palmetto Bay, Florida
We work with responsible breeders who are genuinely interested in improving their breed with good health and great temperament of their pups. The first eight weeks of a new puppy’s life are as important as to what happens after. A excellent breeder understands this and helps get the puppy off to a great start.

We have established a rapport with many great breeders. We particularly search out breeders who are aware of 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 fantastic life.  It is very important to work closely with the breeder. We rely on the breeder’s input together with our years of expertise to pick out the puppy with the best temperament for the potential new family.

Your Puppy‘s Training in Palmetto Bay, Florida
Training your dog is a mixture of teaching new skill-sets including manners, setting boundaries, fostering healthy relationships, as well as exposing your dog successfully to people, other dogs and desensitizing him or her to all types of environments.Such as, we have the pup stay overnight with various people in different settings; which in turn develops a dog for you who is comfortable and easy to live with because he or she adapts|adjusts} to your way of life. As a result of this and exposures to other factors your dog readily bonds 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 hands in Palmetto Bay, Florida. Once we select the pup from the litter, the very first thing we would like to accomplish is building 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 pup to its new world. For example, getting him or her to follow us, go up and down stairs, walk over various things, 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 boosting our bond. We are huge dog lovers, but still significantly aware in those moments it is essential to focus more on being a leader and guide as the new puppy learns about this new world without the companionship of its litter mates or mom.

Crucial time for learning
During 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 techniques. Often we take advantage of particular places or objects to create an experience for the pup. At times a spur of the moment opportunity may present itself in Palmetto Bay, Florida. Our decisions and imagination are unlimited. Every exposure and experience builds upon the previous one. Through all of this, we closely observe the puppy. We never confine ourselves to rigid rules. We try to get more creative, think outside the box, and benefit from activities that unfold before us. Those opportunities are invaluable when it comes down to teaching the puppy.

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 Palmetto Bay, 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 encounter will have a significant effect 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 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 fun with our new puppy.

A Well-Mannered Friend
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 important things to learn. Good manners, great social skills and a healthy relationship with his or her family are extremely important. Furthermore, desensitization, exposure to many different distractions and situations, as well as being comfortable to fit into a lifestyle in Palmetto Bay, FL 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 improve 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 day-to-day routine in addition to 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 center of our philosophy. Being clear and consistent is key. We restrict our words when providing commands. We want your dog to understand what we want 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 Palmetto Bay, 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 rescues. The adolescent stage can find your sweet pup becoming a monster. That nice pup can be more mouthy and disobedient than you could ever envision. Many owners hope their dog will grow out of unwanted 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 difficult.

Working in the Real World in Palmetto Bay, Florida 
We work to stop any unwanted behavior by instilling boundaries and practicing obedience in high distraction places. For instance, we practice recalls when your dog is extremely distracted maybe chasing something as common as a squirrel. We practice and proof obedience in high traffic areas, around barking dogs, around 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 scenarios. We imagine each situation as a picture. How does that look like to the dog? How does that picture change from day to day or location to location. We are aiming to teach a dog how to cope in every new and various setting or situation. We are raising a puppy that isn’t dependent on ongoing commands that dictate what he or she should and should not do. In fact, we prefer a dog that can make good decisions. Our top goal is to have a well-balanced puppy, who will fit into your home.

We continue to strengthen and refine good manners making good behavior a habit for the dog. Throughout this time, the puppy has been living with the trainer in his or her own home. Throughout this time, your puppy will also spend a few days and nights staying with another loved one or close friend. Giving this chance, encourages your puppy to continue to be confident and comfortable in brand-new environments. This makes sure those habits and good manners will stay when he or she goes on to your home in Palmetto Bay, FL.