Deciding on Your Puppy
The thought of raising a new pup on your own is overwhelming. You want a pup that is going to fit in  wonderfully with your way of life. Your life in Campton Hills, Illinois might be hectic, you’ve got a full-time schedule, a new family, you may like to travel or may be you just retired. Peace of Mind Puppy provide s a worry free experience to add that  incredible dog to your life.

The Program Begins With a Assessment
We think it is very important that you know who you will be teaming up with. Developing a relationship is extremely important to our company in Campton Hills, Illinois. Our conversation starts with easy questions and leads into an in depth conversation, which will provide us a much better idea of who you are and what your perfect dog will be. We would like to have a great working relationship with you. It begins the journey to select, teach and raise your puppy.

Finding The Best Breed For Your Family
Once you have made a decision you want to add that amazing dog to your life in Campton Hills, Illinois. 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. There certainly are things to consider for example, where you live, how much you work, 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 options, yet help shed light on your daily life in Campton Hills, IL. 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 breed will best fit your life-style.

Choosing The Best Breeder in Campton Hills, Illinois
We coordinate with responsible breeders who are genuinely interested in improving their breed with good health and excellent temperament of their puppies. The first eight weeks of a new pups life are as important as to what happens after. A great breeder is aware of this and helps get the puppy off to a great start.

We have built a relationship with many amazing breeders. We specifically 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 fantastic life.  It is extremely important to work closely with the breeder. We depend on the breeder’s feedback as well as our years of experience to pick out the puppy with the best temperament for the prospective new family.

Your Puppy‘s Training in Campton Hills, Illinois
Training your pup is a combination of teaching new skills including manners, setting boundaries, fostering healthy relationships, along with exposing your puppy successfully to people, other dogs and desensitizing him or her to all types of environments. For instance, we have the puppy stay overnight with various people in various environments; 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 connects with you and your family members.

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 Campton Hills, Illinois. Once we select the pup 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 start 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 close to loud noises. By doing this, we are environmentally socializing your dog to the world while reinforcing our bond. We are huge dog lovers, yet incredibly 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 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 will incorporate into our strategies. Often we utilize particular locations or objects to create an encounter for the pup. At times a spur of the moment opportunity may present itself in Campton Hills, Illinois. Our options and creativity are endless. Every exposure and experience builds upon the previous one. Through all of this, we carefully observe the puppy. We never confine ourselves to stiff rules. We try to become more creative, think outside the box, and make use of events that unfold before us. Those opportunities are invaluable when it comes down to teaching the pup.

Every interaction with the new pup is a teaching moment. We often 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 staying with us in Campton Hills, 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 influence on their future personalities and decide a lot of their “good” or “bad” behavior tendencies. During the course of the imprinting period, every experience is crucial. 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 taking in every experience like a sponge, we need to stay very aware of all interactions and yet still have a good time with our new dog.

A Well-Mannered Friend
4 to 6 months 

A well-trained dog is a lot more than just obedient. Knowing how to sit, stay or walk nicely on a loose leash are very important things to learn. Good manners, great social skills and a healthy relationship with his or her family are paramount. Furthermore, desensitization, exposure to various distractions and situations, along with having the flexibility to fit into a lifestyle in Campton Hills, IL  is equally important.

Our focus is to raise a puppy with remarkable 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 strong foundation by about 4 to 6 months. We practice obedience, keeping it a standard request in our daily routine as well as within each new situation we expose your puppy to. We move from shaping to defining commands and testing them with distractions, duration and distance. Communication is at the center of our philosophy. Being 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 immediately.

Proofing Behavior in a Social World in Campton Hills, 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 rescues. 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 imagine. Many owners hope their canine will outgrow 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 difficult.

Working in the Real World in Campton Hills, Illinois
We work to prevent any unwanted behavior by instilling boundaries and practicing obedience in high distraction locations. For instance, we practice recalls when your dog is extremely distracted possibly chasing something as common as a squirrel. We test and proof obedience in high traffic locations, around barking dogs, near 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 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 striving to teach a dog how to adapt in every new and various setting or scenario. We are raising a dog that isn’t depending on constant commands that control what he or she should and should not do. Rather, we prefer a dog that can make great decisions. Our number one goal is to have a well-balanced dog, who will be comfortable your home.

We continue to strengthen and improve manners making good behavior a habit for the dog. Throughout this time, the puppy has been staying with the dog trainer in his/her individual home. Throughout this time, your dog will also spend a few days and nights staying with another family member or friend. Offering this chance, encourages your puppy to continue to be confident and comfortable in brand-new settings. This makes sure those habits and good manners will stay when he moves in to your home in Campton Hills, IL.