Picking Your Puppy
The thought of raising a new young puppy by yourself might be stressful. You really want a puppy that is going to match  very well with your life. Your life in Briarcliff Manor, New York is busy, you’ve got a full time schedule, maybe you’re raising a young family, you may like to travel or you’ve just retired. Peace of Mind Puppy provide s a worry free experience to add in that  incredible dog to your life.

The Experience Begins With a Assessment
We know it is essential that you know who you will be partnering with. Building a relationship is exceptionally important to our team in Briarcliff Manor, New York. Our chat begins with easy questions and leads into an in detail discussion, which will give us a much better idea of who you are and what your dream dog would be. We want to have a wonderful working partnership with you. It starts the journey to choose, teach and raise your puppy.

Picking The Best Breed For Your Home
Once you have determined you are ready to include that amazing dog to your life in Briarcliff Manor, New York. You may have your heart set on a specific breed or maybe you’re interested in one of our pups that are presently in our puppy raising program. There are things to think of for example, 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 limit your choices, but instead help clarify your daily life in Briarcliff Manor, NY. We help guide you in the decision making process. As we get to know you better, we can certainly aid you decide what you want and which puppy will best suit your lifestyle.

Picking The Best Puppies For Sale in Briarcliff Manor, New York
We team up with responsible breeders who are genuinely interested in improving their breed with good health and fantastic temperament of their puppies. The first eight weeks of a new puppy’s life are as important as to what comes after. A excellent breeder is aware of this and helps get the puppy off to a great start.

We have developed a rapport with many fine breeders. We specifically find 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 terrific life.  It is quite important to work closely with the breeder. We depend on the breeder’s feedback in addition to our years of expertise to pick the puppy with the best temperament for the prospective new family.

Your Puppy‘s Training in Briarcliff Manor, New York
Training your new puppy is a mixture of teaching new skills including manners, setting boundaries, promoting healthy relationships, together with 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 sleep overnight with various people in different environments; which develops a dog for you who is comfortable and easy to live with because he or she adapts|adjusts} to your way of life. 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 Briarcliff Manor, New York. Once we decide on the puppy from the litter, the very first thing we want 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 puppy to its new world. Such as, 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 puppy to the world while enhancing our bond. We are huge dog lovers, but still incredibly aware in those moments it is essential to concentrate more on being a leader and guide as the new pup learns about this new world without having the companionship of its litter mates or mom.

Crucial time for learning
In the first few weeks we are teaching your new puppy boundaries, trust and focus. There is no restriction as to what we will integrate into our techniques. Frequently we make use of specific spots or objects to create an encounter for the puppy. Occasionally a spur of the moment opportunity may present itself in Briarcliff Manor, New York. Our options and vision are unlimited. Every exposure and experience builds on the last one. Through all of this, we very closely monitor the puppy. We never confine ourselves to inflexible rules. We try to be more creative, think outside the box, and take advantage of events that manifest before us. Those opportunities are invaluable when it comes to teaching the dog.

Every interaction with the new pup is a teaching moment. We often consider it as an early investment in the life of this pup. This is the first time away from their littermates and living with us in Briarcliff Manor, New York. 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 significant influence on their future personalities and decide much of their “good” or “bad” behavior tendencies. Throughout the imprinting period, every experience is critical. It is essential to build their self-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 puppy.

A Well-Mannered Dog
4 to 6 months 

A trained dog 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 vital. In addition, desensitization, exposure to various distractions and situations, in addition to having the flexibility to fit into a lifestyle in Briarcliff Manor, NY  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 improve the dog’s behavior. The goal is to have a stable foundation by about 4 to 6 months. We practice obedience, keeping it a normal request in our everyday routine in addition to within each new situation we expose your dog to. We go 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 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 Briarcliff Manor, NY
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 shelters. The adolescent stage can find your sweet pup becoming a monster. That nice puppy can be more mouthy and disobedient than you could ever think of. Many owners hope their puppy 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 undesirable behavior more challenging.

Testing in the Real World in Briarcliff Manor, New York
We work to prevent any unwanted behavior by instilling boundaries and practicing obedience in high distraction places. For example, we practice recalls when your dog is highly distracted possibly 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 dog goes through the adolescent stage we continue to challenge the dog by putting it in various scenarios. We think of each situation as a picture. How does that look like to the puppy? How does that picture differ from day to day or location to location. We are working to teach a dog how to adapt in each new and various setting or scenario. We are raising a puppy that isn’t dependent on constant commands that control what he or she should and should not do. In fact, we prefer a dog that can make good choices. Our number one priority is to have a well-balanced dog, who will be comfortable your home.

We continue to strengthen and refine good manners making good behavior a habit for the dog. During this time, the dog has been residing 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 relative or friend. Giving this opportunity, encourages your dog to continue to be confident and comfortable in new settings. This makes sure those habits and good manners will stay when he/she moves in to your home in Briarcliff Manor, NY.