Choosing Your Puppy
The idea of raising a new pup on your own can be frustrating. You hope for a dog that can fit in  beautifully with your life. Your life in Scituate, Massachusetts can be hectic, you’ve got a full time job, you may be raising a new family, you may like to travel or you’ve just retired. Peace of Mind Puppy provide s a worry free experience to add that  spectacular dog to your life.

The Program Begins With a Consultation
We think it is vital that you know who you will be working with. Developing a relationship is incredibly important to our company in Scituate, Massachusetts. Our conversation begins with simple questions and leads into an detailed discussion, which will provide us a clearer idea of who you are and what your dream dog might be. We want to have a great working partnership with you. It begins the journey to choose, teach and raise your pup.

Finding The Best Breed For Your Household
Once you have determined you are ready to add that perfect dog to your life in Scituate, Massachusetts. You may have your heart set on a certain 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, your schedule, are raising a young family, you you may love to go on vacation or maybe you have recently retired. This information will not limit your options, but instead help shed light on your everyday life in Scituate, MA. We will help guide you in your decision making process. As we learn more about you, we can certainly help you decide what you want and which dog will best match your lifestyle.

Picking The Best Breeder in Scituate, Massachusetts
We coordinate with responsible breeders who are genuinely interested in improving their breed with good health and excellent temperament of their pups. The initial eight weeks of a new puppy’s life are as vital as to what comes after. A good breeder recognizes this and helps get the puppy off to a great start.

We have established a relationship with many outstanding breeders. We specifically pursue breeders who know the early part they play in a puppies life. They understand when one of their puppies grows through our program, it ensures the puppy will end up having a great life.  It is incredibly important to work carefully with the breeder. We depend on the breeder’s input in addition to our years of experience to select the puppy with the best temperament for a prospective new family.

Your Puppy‘s Training in Scituate, Massachusetts
Training your dog is a mixture of teaching new skill-sets including manners, setting boundaries, promoting healthy relationships, and also exposing your dog successfully to people, other dogs and desensitizing him or her to all types of environments.Such as, we may have the puppy sleep overnight with different people in various environments; which in turn produces 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 instant a new puppy is in our care in Scituate, Massachusetts. Once we decide on the pup from the litter, the first thing we want 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. For example, getting him or her to follow us, climb stairs, walk over branches, and even 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 very aware in those moments it is essential to focus more on being a leader and guide as the new pup discovers this new world without having the company of its litter mates or mom.

Crucial time for learning
During the initial few weeks we are teaching your new puppy boundaries, trust and focus. There is no restriction as to what we may integrate into our techniques. Typically we take advantage of certain areas or objects to create an encounter for the puppy. Occasionally a spur of the moment opportunity may present itself in Scituate, Massachusetts. Our options and imagination are unlimited. Every exposure and experience builds upon the previous one. Through all of this, we closely monitor the puppy. We do not restrict ourselves to rigid rules. We try to become more creative, think outside the box, and make the most of occasions that manifest 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 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 Scituate, 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 influence on their future personalities and decide much of their “good” or “bad” behavior tendencies. Throughout the imprinting period, every experience is vital. It is essential to build their confidence. The expression ‘don’t sweat the small stuff’ does not apply to their early interactions. Because puppies are absorbing every experience like a sponge, we must stay very aware of all interactions and yet still have fun with our new dog.

A Well-Mannered Friend
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 important things to learn. Good manners, great social skills and a healthy relationship with his or her family are critical. Furthermore, desensitization, exposure to various distractions and situations, along with having the flexibility to fit into a lifestyle in Scituate, 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 refine the dog’s behavior. The goal is to have a stable foundation by about 4 to 6 months. We practice obedience, making it a regular request in our regular routine in addition to within each new situation we expose your dog to. We move from shaping to formalizing 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 giving 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 Scituate, 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 developing into a monster. That nice pup can be more mouthy and disobedient than you could ever imagine. Many owners hope their dog 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 Scituate, Massachusetts
We work to reduce any unwanted behavior by instilling boundaries and practicing obedience in high distraction places. For instance, we practice recalls when your dog is extremely 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 goes through the adolescent stage we continue to challenge the dog by putting him or her in various situations. We consider each situation as a picture. How does that look like to the dog? How does that picture shift from day to day or location to location. We are aiming to teach a dog how to adapt in each new and different environment or scenario. We are raising a dog that isn’t dependent on continuous commands that determine what he or she should and should not do. Rather, we prefer a dog that can make good decisions. Our main goal is to have a well-balanced puppy, who will fit into your home.

We continue to reinforce and improve good manners making good behavior a habit for the dog. Throughout this time, the puppy has been staying with the dog trainer in his/her personal home. During this time, your dog will also spend a few days and nights hanging out with another loved one or friend. Providing them with 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/she moves on to your home in Scituate, MA.