Deciding on Your Puppy
The idea of raising a new pup by yourself can be stressful. You hope for a dog that will match  perfectly with your way of life. Your life in Schaumburg, Illinois is chaotic, 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 provide s a worry free experience to add that  remarkable dog to your life.

The Experience Begins With a Consultation
We think it is crucial that you know who you will be partnering with. Developing a rapport is very important to our company in Schaumburg, Illinois. Our conversation begins with straightforward questions and leads into an in depth discussion, which will give us a better idea of who you are and what your ideal dog will be. We would like to have a wonderful working partnership with you. It starts the journey to select, teach and raise your pup.

Selecting The Perfect Breed For Your Family
Once you have decided you want to add that amazing dog to your life in Schaumburg, Illinois. You may have your heart set on a particular breed or maybe you want one of our pups that are currently in our puppy raising program. There are things to think about such as the type of house you live in, how much you work, maybe you are raising a young family, you love to travel or you’ve recently retired. All this will not restrict your choices, but instead help clarify your life-style in Schaumburg, IL. We will 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 puppy will best suit your life-style.

Choosing The Perfect Breeder in Schaumburg, Illinois
We team up with responsible breeders who are genuinely interested in improving their breed with good health and exceptional temperament of their puppies. The initial eight weeks of a new pups life are as critical as to what happens after. A excellent breeder is aware of this and helps get the puppy off to a great start.

We have established a relationship with many exceptional breeders. We specifically search out breeders who are aware of the early part they play in a puppies life. They know when one of their pups goes through our program, it ensures the puppy will end up having a excellent life.  It is quite important to work carefully with the breeder. We rely on the breeder’s knowledge as well as our years of expertise to choose the puppy with the best temperament for a potential new family.

Your Puppy‘s Training in Schaumburg, Illinois
Training your dog is a combo of teaching new skills 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 various environments. For instance, we have the puppy sleep overnight with different people in various environments; which creates a dog for you who is comfortable and easy to live with because he or she can easily adapt|adjusts} to your lifestyle. As a result of this and exposures to other factors your dog easily 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 care in Schaumburg, Illinois. Once we choose the puppy 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 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, climb stairs, walk over various things, and even get somewhat close to loud noises. By doing this, we are environmentally socializing your dog to the world while at the same time reinforcing our bond. We are huge dog lovers, yet remarkably aware in those moments it is imperative to concentrate more on being a leader and guide as the new pup learns about this new world without having the companionship of its litter mates or mom.

Most important time for learning
In the first few weeks we are teaching your new puppy boundaries, trust and focus. There is no limitation as to what we may incorporate into our strategies. Typically we take advantage of particular spots or objects to create an encounter for the pup. Sometimes a spur of the moment opportunity may present itself in Schaumburg, Illinois. Our decisions and vision are endless. Every exposure and experience builds on the prior one. Through all of this, we thoroughly observe the puppy. We do not limit ourselves to rigid rules. We try to become more creative, think outside the box, and take advantage of events 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 often think of it as an early investment in the life of this puppy. This is the first time away from their littermates and living with us in Schaumburg, 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 time than they can learn in a lifetime. The quality and quantity of what they experience will have a substantial impact on their future personalities and decide much 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 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 Pup
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 very important things to learn. Good manners, great social skills and a healthy relationship with his or her family are vital. Additionally, desensitization, exposure to various distractions and situations, in addition to having the flexibility to fit into a lifestyle in Schaumburg, 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 carries on as we fine-tune 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 day-to-day routine in addition to within each new situation we expose your dog to. We go from shaping to formalizing commands and proofing them with distractions, duration and distance. Communication is at the core 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 Schaumburg, IL
6 months to young adult

Enter the teenage years– adolescence. This is the usual age when many dogs are re-homed or given up to 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 puppy will grow out of unfavorable 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 Schaumburg, Illinois
We work to stop any unwanted behavior by instilling boundaries and practicing obedience in high distraction locations. For example, we practice recalls when your dog is very distracted possibly chasing something as common as a squirrel. We test and proof obedience in high traffic locations, 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 scenarios. We consider each situation as a picture. What does that look like to the puppy? How does that picture differ 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 puppy that isn’t depending on constant commands that determine what he or she should and shouldn’t do. Instead, we want a dog that can make good decisions. Our number one priority is to have a well-balanced dog, who will be comfortable your home.

We continue to reinforce and refine good manners making good behavior a habit for the dog. Throughout this time, the dog has been residing with the trainer in his/her individual home. Throughout this time, your dog will also spend a few days and nights hanging out with another loved one or close friend. Giving this opportunity, encourages your dog to continue to be confident and comfortable in different surroundings. This ensures those habits and good manners will stay when he/she moves in to your house in Schaumburg, IL.