Deciding on Your New Puppy
The idea of raising a new pup on your own might be stressful. You hope for a doggy that can fit in  perfectly with your everyday life. Your life in Newton, Massachusetts can be hectic, you’ve got a full time profession, 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 that  incredible dog to your life.

The Process Starts With a Assessment
We think it’s vital that you know who you will be teaming up with. Building a relationship is very important to our company in Newton, Massachusetts. Our discussion begins with basic questions and leads into an in depth discussion, which will provide us a better idea of who you are and what your perfect dog will be. We would like to have a excellent working relationship with you. It starts the journey to choose, teach and raise your pup.

Choosing The Perfect Breed For Your Household
Once you have decided you want to add that amazing dog to your life in Newton, Massachusetts. You may have your heart set on a specific breed or maybe you’re interested in one of our dogs that are currently in our puppy raising program. Certainly there are things to take into account including the type of house you live in, your schedule, are raising a  little family, you you may love to go on vacation or you’ve recently retired. All this will not minimize your choices, but instead help clarify your way of life in Newton, MA. We help guide you in this decision making process. As we learn more about you, we can help you decide what you want and which puppy will best accommodate your life-style.

Choosing The Right Breeder in Newton, Massachusetts
We coordinate with amazing breeders who are genuinely interested in improving their breed with good health and great temperament of their puppies. The first eight weeks of a new puppy’s life are as crucial as to what follows. A great breeder knows this and helps get the puppy off to a great start.

We have developed a relationship with many exquisite breeders. We specifically search out breeders who understand the early role 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’s incredibly important to work carefully with the breeder. We count on the breeder’s knowledge along with our years of expertise to choose the puppy with the best temperament for the potential new family.

The Puppy‘s Training in Newton, Massachusetts
Training your dog is a mixture of teaching new skill-sets including manners, setting boundaries, promoting healthy relationships, along with exposing your puppy successfully to people, other dogs and desensitizing him or her to all various environments.For example, we may have the puppy sleep overnight with various people in various environments; which in turn creates a dog for you who is comfortable and easy to live with because he or she adapts|adjusts} to your lifestyle. As a result of this and exposures to other variables your dog easily 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 Newton, Massachusetts. Once we pick the puppy 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 while always teaching. Under our close guidance, we begin exposing the pup to its new world. For example, getting him or her to follow us, climb stairs, walk over various things, and also get relatively close to loud noises. By doing this, we are environmentally socializing your dog to the world while strengthening our bond. We are huge dog lovers, yet 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 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 limit as to what we may incorporate into our strategies. Frequently we utilize particular spots or objects to create an encounter for the puppy. At times a spur of the moment opportunity may present itself in Newton, Massachusetts. Our options and imagination are unlimited. Every exposure and experience builds upon the last one. Through all of this, we thoroughly monitor the puppy. We don’t limit 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 down to teaching the dog.

Every interaction with the new puppy is a teaching moment. We often think of it as an early investment in the life of this pup. This is the first time away from his or her littermates and staying with us in Newton, 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 experience will have a substantial effect on their future personalities and decide many of their “good” or “bad” behavior tendencies. During the course of the imprinting stage, every experience is critical. It is important 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 must stay very aware of all interactions and yet still have fun with our new puppy.

A Well-Mannered Pup
4 to 6 months 

A trained pup is 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 paramount. Additionally, desensitization, exposure to various distractions and situations, along with being comfortable to fit into a lifestyle in Newton, MA  is equally important.

Our focus is to raise a dog with remarkable manners and social skills. We begin 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 stable foundation by about 4 to 6 months. We practice obedience, keeping it a regular request in our everyday routine as well as 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 right away.

Proofing Behavior in a Social World in Newton, MA
6 months to young adult

Enter the teenage years– adolescence. This is the usual age when many dogs are re-homed or surrendered 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 dog will grow out of undesirable behaviors. Their dog is testing what is permitted and what is not. Allowing a dog to continue practicing naughty acts makes changing undesirable behavior more challenging.

Working in the Real World in Newton, Massachusetts
We work to reduce any unwanted behavior by instilling boundaries and practicing obedience in high distraction locations. Such as, we practice recalls when your dog is highly distracted perhaps chasing something like a squirrel. We test and proof obedience in high traffic locations, around barking dogs, around playgrounds and within public places.

As the dog goes through the adolescent stage we continue to challenge the dog by putting it in various situations. We consider 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 striving to teach a dog how to adapt in every new and different environment or situation. We are raising a dog that isn’t dependent on constant commands that dictate what he or she should and shouldn’t do. Rather, we want a dog that can make great choices. Our top priority is to have a well-balanced puppy, who will fit into your home.

We continue to reinforce and improve manners making good behavior a habit for the dog. During this time, the puppy has been living with the dog trainer in their individual home. During this time, your dog will also spend a few days and nights hanging out with another loved one or friend. Giving this chance, encourages your puppy to continue to be confident and comfortable in brand-new areas. This makes sure those habits and good manners will stay when he goes on to your house in Newton, MA.