Choosing Your New Puppy
The thought of raising a new pup by yourself may be frustrating. You hope for a dog that is going to fit in  very well with your life style. Your life in Norwell, Massachusetts is stressful, you’ve got a full time schedule, maybe you’re raising a new family, you like to travel or you’ve just retired. Peace of Mind Puppy provide s a stress free experience to add that  amazing dog to your life.

The Process Starts With a Assessment
We know it is vital that you know who you will be dealing with. Establishing a rapport is incredibly important to us in Norwell, Massachusetts. Our chat begins with straightforward questions and leads into an in detail conversation, which will give us a better idea of who you are and what your ideal dog would be. We like to have a wonderful working partnership with you. It starts the journey to decide on, teach and raise your puppy.

Finding The Perfect Breed For Your Household
Once you have decided you are ready to include that perfect dog to your life in Norwell, Massachusetts. You may have your heart set on a certain breed or maybe you want one of our dogs that are currently in our puppy raising program. Certainly there are things to consider including the type of house you live in, how much you work, are raising a  little family, you love to go on vacation or you’ve recently retired. This information will not restrict your options, but instead help clarify your way of life in Norwell, MA. We help guide you in your decision making process. As we learn more about you, we can help you decide what you want and which puppy will best accommodate your lifestyle.

Selecting The Perfect Breeder in Norwell, Massachusetts
We team up 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 comes after. A great breeder understands this and helps get the puppy off to a great start.

We have established a rapport with many exceptional breeders. We specifically seek breeders who comprehend the early role they play in a puppies life. They understand when one of their puppies goes through our program, it ensures the puppy will end up having a good life.  It’s very important to work closely with the breeder. We rely on the breeder’s input as well as our years of experience to pick out the puppy with the best temperament for a potential new family.

The Puppy‘s Training in Norwell, Massachusetts
Training your dog is a mixture of teaching new skills including manners, setting boundaries, nurturing healthy relationships, and also exposing your puppy successfully to people, other dogs and desensitizing him or her to all types of environments.For example, we may have the puppy stay overnight with various people in different environments; which in turn develops a dog for you who is relaxed and easy to live with because he or she adapts|adjusts} to your way of life. Because of this and exposures to other variables your dog easily bonds with you and your family members.

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

Training starts the moment a new puppy is in our care in Norwell, Massachusetts. Once we pick the pup from the litter, the first thing we would like to accomplish 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 puppy to its new world. Such as, getting him or her to follow us, go up and down stairs, walk over logs, and even get relatively close to loud noises. By doing this, we are environmentally socializing your dog to the world while enhancing our bond. We are huge dog lovers, yet remarkably aware in those moments it is essential to focus more on being a leader and guide as the new pup learns about this new world without having the presence 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 will integrate into our strategies. Typically we utilize certain spots or objects to create an experience for the puppy. In some cases a spur of the moment opportunity may present itself in Norwell, Massachusetts. Our decisions and vision are limitless. Every exposure and experience builds on the prior one. Through all of this, we very closely supervise the puppy. We never confine ourselves to inflexible rules. We try to become more creative, think outside the box, and make use of events that unfold before us. Those opportunities are priceless when it comes to teaching the dog.

Every interaction with the new pup 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 Norwell, 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 they can learn in a lifetime. The quality and quantity of what they encounter will have a massive impact on their future personalities and determine many of their “good” or “bad” behavior tendencies. During the imprinting phase, every experience is important. It is important to build their confidence. The expression ‘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 puppy.

A Well-Mannered Friend
4 to 6 months 

A trained dog 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 critical. Additionally, desensitization, exposure to various distractions and situations, as well as having the flexibility to fit into a lifestyle in Norwell, MA  is equally important.

Our focus is to raise a puppy with remarkable manners and social skills. We begin by teaching obedience the day we bring them home from the breeder; which continues 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, making it a regular request in our daily routine in addition to within each new situation we expose your dog to. We move from shaping to defining commands and testing 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 mean 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 Norwell, MA
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 becoming a monster. That nice pup can be more mouthy and disobedient than you could ever picture. Many owners hope their puppy will grow out of unfavorable behaviors. Their dog is testing what is permitted and what is not. Allowing a dog to continue rehearsing naughty acts makes changing unwanted behavior more challenging.

Working in the Real World in Norwell, Massachusetts
We work to stop any unwanted behavior by instilling boundaries and practicing obedience in high distraction places. For instance, we practice recalls when your dog is extremely distracted perhaps chasing something as common as a squirrel. We practice and proof obedience in high traffic spots, 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 consider each situation as a picture. What does that look like to the dog? How does that picture differ from day to day or location to location. We are aiming to teach a dog how to cope in every new and different environment or scenario. We are raising a dog that isn’t dependent on ongoing commands that determine what he or she should and should not do. In fact, we desire a dog that can make good choices. Our top priority is to have a well-balanced dog, who will be comfortable your home.

We continue to reinforce and improve manners making good behavior a habit for the dog. Throughout this time, the dog has been residing with the dog trainer in his/her individual home. During this time, your dog will also spend a few days and nights hanging out with another relative or close friend. Giving this chance, encourages your puppy to continue to be confident and comfortable in brand-new surroundings. This makes sure those habits and good manners will stay when he moves on to your home in Norwell, MA.