Picking Your Young puppy
The idea of raising a new puppy by yourself is overwhelming. You want a puppy that is going to fit in  perfectly with your everyday life. Your life in Arlington Heights, Illinois can be hectic, you’ve got a full-time job, you may be raising a young family, you may like to travel or may be you just retired. We provide a anxiety free experience to add that  awesome dog to your life.

The Process Starts With a Consultation
We know it’s very important that you know who you will be working with. Establishing a relationship is incredibly important to us in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Our talk starts with straightforward questions and leads into an detailed conversation, which will give us a better idea of who you are and what your ideal dog will be. We would like to have a fantastic working relationship with you. It starts the journey to select, teach and raise your puppy.

Choosing The Best Breed For Your Family
Once you have determined you are ready to add that perfect dog to your life in Arlington Heights, Illinois. You have your heart set on a certain breed or maybe you’re interested in one of our dogs that are currently in our puppy raising program. There are things to think of for example, the type of house you live in, maybe you work full time, are raising a young family, you love to travel or you’ve recently retired. This information will not restrict your choices, but instead help clarify your life-style in Arlington Heights, IL. We help guide you in the decision making process. As we learn more about you, we can certainly help you choose what you want and which breed will best match your life-style.

Finding The Right Breeder in Arlington Heights, Illinois
We collaborate with responsible 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 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 developed a relationship with many outstanding breeders. We particularly find breeders who comprehend 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 is incredibly important to work closely with the breeder. We depend on the breeder’s feedback together with our years of experience to select the puppy with the best temperament for the prospective new family.

The Puppy‘s Training in Arlington Heights, Illinois
Training your new puppy is a mixture of teaching new skills including manners, setting boundaries, nurturing healthy relationships, and also exposing your puppy 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 various people in various environments; which in turn produces 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 factors your dog easily connects with you and your family members.

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 Arlington Heights, Illinois. Once we choose the pup from the litter, the very first thing we wish to accomplish 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 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 near to loud noises. By doing this, we are environmentally socializing your puppy to the world while boosting our bond. We are huge dog lovers, but still incredibly 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 presence 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 restriction as to what we may integrate into our approaches. Frequently we make use of specific places or objects to create an experience for the puppy. At times a spur of the moment opportunity may present itself in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Our decisions and vision are unlimited. Every exposure and experience builds upon the previous one. Through all of this, we carefully observe the puppy. We do not restrict ourselves to inflexible rules. We try to get more creative, think outside the box, and take advantage of occasions that unfold before us. Those opportunities are invaluable when it comes to teaching the puppy.

Every interaction with the new puppy is a teaching moment. We like to think about it as an early investment in the life of this pup. This is the first time away from their littermates and staying with us in Arlington Heights, Illinois. 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 period than they can learn in a lifetime. The quality and quantity of what they experience will have a massive effect on their future personalities and decide many of their “good” or “bad” behavior tendencies. During the course of the imprinting phase, every experience is vital. It is essential to build their self-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 need to stay very aware of all interactions and yet still have fun with our new puppy.

A Well-Mannered Dog
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 vital. In addition, desensitization, exposure to many different distractions and situations, along with being comfortable to fit into a lifestyle in Arlington Heights, IL  is equally important.

Our focus is to raise a puppy with remarkable manners and social skills. We begin 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 solid foundation by about 4 to 6 months. We practice obedience, making it a regular request in our regular routine in addition to within each new situation we expose your puppy to. We move from shaping to defining commands and proofing them with distractions, duration and distance. Communication is at the center 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 Arlington Heights, IL
6 months to young adult

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

Working in the Real World in Arlington Heights, Illinois
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 maybe chasing something like a squirrel. We test and proof obedience in high traffic places, around barking dogs, near playgrounds and within public places.

As the dog goes through the adolescent stage we continue to challenge the dog by putting him or her in various situations. 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 adapt in every new and different setting or scenario. We are raising a dog that isn’t reliant on continual commands that control what he or she should and shouldn’t do. In fact, we want a dog that can make great choices. Our main priority is to have a well-balanced dog, who will be comfortable your home.

We continue to strengthen and fine-tune manners making good behavior a habit for the dog. During this time, the dog has been staying with the trainer in their personal home. During this time, your puppy will also spend a few days and nights hanging out with another loved one or close friend. Providing them with this opportunity, encourages your dog to continue to be confident and comfortable in new settings. This ensures those habits and good manners will stay when he goes on to your house in Arlington Heights, IL.