Picking Your Pup
The idea of raising a new pup on your own is stressful. You want a puppy that will fit in  wonderfully with your lifestyle. Your life in Milton, Massachusetts might be hectic, you’ve got a full time schedule, you may be raising a new family, you may like to travel or you’ve just retired. We provide a stress and anxiety free experience to add in that  awesome dog to your life.

The Experience Begins With a Assessment
We know it’s important that you know who you will be teaming up with. Establishing a rapport is incredibly important to our company in Milton, Massachusetts. Our discussion begins with simple questions and leads into an thorough discussion, which will give us a better idea of who you are and what your dream dog might be. We would like to have a great working partnership with you. It begins the journey to select, teach and raise your puppy.

Choosing The Best Breed For Your Household
Once you have determined you are ready to add that perfect dog to your life in Milton, Massachusetts. You have your heart set on a specific breed or maybe you want one of our pups that are presently in our puppy raising program. Certainly there are things to consider for example, where you live, your schedule, are raising a  little family, you love to travel or maybe you have recently retired. All this will not limit your options, yet help clarify your life-style in Milton, MA. We help guide you in your decision making process. As we learn more about you, we can certainly help you choose what you want and which breed will best accommodate your lifestyle.

Choosing The Best Breeder in Milton, Massachusetts
We coordinate 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 pups life are as essential as to what happens after. A excellent breeder is aware of this and helps get the puppy off to a great start.

We have built a relationship with many exquisite breeders. We particularly seek breeders who understand the early role 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’s really important to work closely with the breeder. We count on the breeder’s input in addition to our years of experience to pick out the puppy with the best temperament for a prospective new family.

Your Puppy‘s Training in Milton, Massachusetts
Training your dog is a combo of teaching new skill-sets including manners, setting boundaries, encouraging healthy relationships, and also exposing your puppy successfully to people, other dogs and desensitizing him or her to all different types of environments.Such as, we may have the puppy sleep overnight with different people in various environments; which in turn creates 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 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 Milton, Massachusetts. Once we pick the pup from the litter, the first thing we want to accomplish is developing confidence and a bond with this new puppy. We start our relationship having fun while always teaching. Under our close guidance, we begin exposing the pup to its new world. Such as, getting him or her to follow us, go up and down stairs, walk over various things, and also get somewhat close to loud noises. By doing this, we are environmentally socializing your puppy to the world while boosting our bond. We are huge dog lovers, yet significantly aware in those moments it is imperative to focus more on being a leader and guide as the new pup learns about this new world without having the company of its litter mates or mom.

The Essential time for learning
In the first few weeks we are teaching your new puppy boundaries, trust and focus. There is no limit as to what we may integrate into our approaches. Often we make use of particular locations or objects to create an encounter for the pup. Sometimes a spur of the moment opportunity may present itself in Milton, Massachusetts. Our options and creativity are unlimited. Every exposure and experience builds on the previous one. Through all of this, we very closely supervise the puppy. We do not confine ourselves to stiff rules. We try to get more creative, think outside the box, and take advantage of activities that unfold before us. Those opportunities are invaluable when it comes to teaching the pup.

Every interaction with the new puppy is a teaching moment. We like to think of 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 Milton, 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 period than they can learn in a lifetime. The quality and quantity of what they encounter will have a significant influence on their future personalities and decide a number of their “good” or “bad” behavior tendencies. During the imprinting phase, 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 pup is a lot 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 very important. Additionally, desensitization, exposure to many different distractions and situations, in addition to having the flexibility to fit into a lifestyle in Milton, MA  is equally important.

Our focus is to raise a dog with impeccable manners and social skills. We begin 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, making it a standard request in our day-to-day routine in addition to within each new situation we expose your dog to. We move from shaping to formalizing 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 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 immediately.

Proofing Behavior in a Social World in Milton, MA
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 animal shelters. The adolescent stage can find your sweet pup turning into a monster. That nice puppy can be more mouthy and disobedient than you could ever think of. Many owners hope their dog 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 unwanted behavior more challenging.

Working in the Real World in Milton, Massachusetts
We work to prevent 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 spots, 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 puppy? How does that picture shift from day to day or location to location. We are aiming to teach a dog how to cope in each new and different environment or scenario. We are raising a dog that isn’t dependent on continuous commands that dictate what he or she should and shouldn’t 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 improve manners making good behavior a habit for the dog. Throughout this time, the puppy has been staying with the dog trainer in their personal home. During 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 puppy to continue to be confident and comfortable in brand-new areas. This ensures those habits and good manners will stay when he or she goes on to your home in Milton, MA.