Choosing Your Pup
The idea of raising a new pup by yourself can be frustrating. You hope for a doggy that can match  nicely with your life-style. Your life in Dedham, Massachusetts possible is chaotic, you’ve got a full time job, maybe you’re raising a new family, you like to travel or may be you just retired. We provide a anxiety free experience to add that  remarkable dog to your life.

The Program Starts With a Consultation
We think it is crucial that you know who you will be teaming up with. Building a relationship is extremely important to our company in Dedham, Massachusetts. Our discussion begins with straightforward questions and leads into an thorough conversation, which will give us a much better idea of who you are and what your ideal dog would be. We like to have a fantastic working relationship with you. It begins the journey to decide on, teach and raise your puppy.

Choosing The Best Breed For Your Home
Once you have determined you want to add that amazing dog to your life in Dedham, Massachusetts. You may have your heart set on a specific breed or maybe you want one of our pups that are presently in our puppy raising program. There are things to take into account including the type of house you live in, your schedule, are raising a young family, you love to go on vacation or maybe you have recently retired. All this will not restrict your options, yet help clarify your way of life in Dedham, MA. We help guide you in the decision making process. As we learn more about you, we can certainly assist you choose what you want and which puppy will best suit your lifestyle.

Choosing The Best Breeder in Dedham, Massachusetts
We coordinate with responsible breeders who are truly interested in improving their breed with good health and exceptional temperament of their pups. The first eight weeks of a new pups life are as essential as to what comes after. A excellent breeder recognizes this and helps get the puppy off to a great start.

We have established a relationship with many amazing breeders. We specifically find breeders who recognize 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 terrific life.  It is very important to work closely with the breeder. We count on the breeder’s knowledge and also our years of knowledge to pick out the puppy with the best temperament for a potential new family.

The Puppy‘s Training in Dedham, Massachusetts
Training your new puppy is a combination of teaching new skills including manners, setting boundaries, promoting healthy relationships, along with exposing your dog successfully to people, other dogs and desensitizing him or her to all types of environments. For instance, we may have the pup stay overnight with various people in different 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. Because of this and exposures to other factors your dog readily bonds with you and your family members.

Imprinting Good Behavior ~Birth to 16 Weeks
Getting your puppy from the breeder

Training starts the instant a new puppy is in our hands in Dedham, Massachusetts. Once we decide on the puppy from the litter, the first thing we want 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 puppy to its new world. For instance, getting him or her to follow us, go up and down stairs, walk over branches, and also get somewhat near to loud noises. By doing this, we are environmentally socializing your dog to the world while boosting our bond. We are huge dog lovers, but still incredibly aware in those moments it is imperative to concentrate 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
During the first few weeks we are teaching your new puppy boundaries, trust and focus. There is no limitation as to what we may integrate into our methods. Typically we take advantage of specific areas or objects to create an encounter for the puppy. Sometimes a spur of the moment opportunity may present itself in Dedham, Massachusetts. Our options and imagination are unlimited. Every exposure and experience builds on the prior one. Through all of this, we carefully observe the puppy. We don’t limit ourselves to inflexible rules. We try to become more creative, think outside the box, and take advantage of occasions that unfold before us. Those opportunities are priceless when it comes down to teaching the pup.

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 dog. This is the first time away from his or her littermates and living with us in Dedham, Massachusetts. 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 any other period of time in their lives. The quality and quantity of what they encounter will have a huge effect on their future personalities and decide many of their “good” or “bad” behavior tendencies. During the imprinting phase, every experience is vital. 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 soaking up every experience like a sponge, we must stay very aware of all interactions and yet still have a good time with our new dog.

A Well-Mannered Puppy
4 to 6 months 

A well-trained puppy is a lot 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 paramount. In addition, desensitization, exposure to various distractions and situations, in addition to being comfortable to fit into a lifestyle in Dedham, MA  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 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 dog to. We go from shaping to defining commands and proofing 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 Dedham, MA
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 shelters. 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 picture. Many owners hope their canine will outgrow undesirable behaviors. Their dog is testing what is permitted and what is not. Allowing a dog to continue practicing naughty acts makes changing unwanted behavior more difficult.

Testing in the Real World in Dedham, Massachusetts
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 highly distracted maybe chasing something like a squirrel. We test and proof obedience in high traffic spots, 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 imagine 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 striving to teach a dog how to cope in each new and various setting or scenario. We are raising a dog that isn’t depending on constant commands that determine what he or she should and should not do. In fact, we prefer a dog that can make good decisions. Our top priority is to have a well-balanced puppy, 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 living with the trainer in their personal home. During this time, your puppy will also spend a few days and nights staying with another relative or friend. Giving this opportunity, encourages your dog to continue to be confident and comfortable in different environments. This makes sure those habits and good manners will stay when he/she moves on to your home in Dedham, MA.