Picking Your Puppy
The thought of raising a new pup by yourself can be stressful. You hope for a pup that will fit in  nicely with your daily life. Your life in Hudson Square, New York can be hectic, you’ve got a full-time profession, a young family, you like to travel or may be you just retired. Peace of Mind Puppy provide s a stress free experience to add that  outstanding dog to your life.

The Program Begins With a Consultation
We think it is essential that you know who you will be partnering with. Building a rapport is very important to us in Hudson Square, New York. Our conversation starts with straightforward questions and leads into an detailed conversation, which will give us a clearer idea of who you are and what your perfect dog would be. We want to have a great working partnership with you. It starts the journey to select, teach and raise your puppy.

Finding The Best Breed For Your Home
Once you have made a decision you want to include that amazing dog to your life in Hudson Square, New York. You may have your heart set on a certain breed or maybe you’re interested in one of our pups that are currently in our puppy raising program. There certainly are things to take into account like the type of house you live in, your schedule, are raising a young family, you you may love to travel or you’ve recently retired. All this will not restrict your options, but instead help shed light on your way of life in Hudson Square, NY. We help guide you in this decision making process. As we get to know you better, we can help you pick what you want and which puppy will best match your lifestyle.

Selecting The Perfect Puppies For Sale in Hudson Square, New York
We team up with amazing breeders who are truly interested in improving their breed with good health and fantastic temperament of their pups. The initial eight weeks of a new puppy’s life are as essential as to what happens after. A great breeder recognizes this and helps get the puppy off to a great start.

We have established a relationship with many amazing breeders. We specifically find breeders who are aware of the early part they play in a puppies life. They know 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 closely with the breeder. We rely on the breeder’s input in addition to our years of experience to pick the puppy with the best temperament for a potential new family.

Your Puppy‘s Training in Hudson Square, New York
Training your puppy is a combination of teaching new skills including manners, setting boundaries, promoting healthy relationships, in addition to exposing your dog successfully to people, other dogs and desensitizing him or her to all types of environments.Such as, we have the pup sleep 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. As a result of this and exposures to other variables your dog easily connects 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 hands in Hudson Square, New York. Once we pick the pup from the litter, the first thing we would like 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 start exposing the pup to its new world. For instance, getting him or her to follow us, go up and down stairs, walk over various things, and even get relatively near to loud noises. By doing this, we are environmentally socializing your puppy to the world while at the same time building up our bond. We are huge dog lovers, yet significantly aware in those moments it is imperative to concentrate more on being a leader and guide as the new pup learns about this new world without 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 limit as to what we may incorporate into our strategies. Typically we make use of particular spots or objects to create an encounter for the puppy. At times a spur of the moment opportunity may present itself in Hudson Square, New York. Our decisions and imagination are endless. Every exposure and experience builds upon the last one. Through all of this, we carefully monitor the puppy. We never limit ourselves to inflexible rules. We try to get more creative, think outside the box, and make the most of activities that manifest before us. Those opportunities are priceless when it comes to teaching the pup.

Every interaction with the new pup is a teaching moment. We often think about it as an early investment in the life of this puppy. This is the first time away from his or her littermates and staying with us in Hudson Square, 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 they can learn in a lifetime. The quality and quantity of what they encounter will have a massive influence on their future personalities and decide much of their “good” or “bad” behavior tendencies. During the imprinting period, every experience is crucial. 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 soaking up every experience like a sponge, we need to stay very aware of all interactions and yet still have a good time with our new puppy.

A Well-Mannered Pup
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 important things to learn. Good manners, great social skills and a healthy relationship with his or her family are critical. In addition, desensitization, exposure to various distractions and situations, as well as being comfortable to fit into a lifestyle in Hudson Square, NY  is equally important.

Our focus is to raise a puppy with impeccable manners and social skills. We start 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 solid foundation by about 4 to 6 months. We practice obedience, making it a normal request in our daily routine in addition to within each new situation we expose your puppy to. We go from shaping to defining commands and testing them with distractions, duration and distance. Communication is at the center of our philosophy. Being very clear and consistent is key. We limit 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 Hudson Square, NY
6 months to young adult

Enter the teenage years– adolescence. This is the normal age when many dogs are re-homed or surrendered to shelters. The adolescent stage can find your sweet pup becoming a monster. That nice pup can be more mouthy and disobedient than you could ever imagine. 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 undesirable behavior more challenging.

Testing in the Real World in Hudson Square, New York
We work to stop any unwanted behavior by instilling boundaries and practicing obedience in high distraction areas. Such as, we practice recalls when your dog is very distracted maybe chasing something as common as a squirrel. We test and proof obedience in high traffic places, 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 it in various scenarios. We consider each situation as a picture. What 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 cope in every new and various setting or scenario. We are raising a dog that isn’t reliant on continuous commands that determine what he or she should and shouldn’t do. Instead, we want 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 reinforce and refine good manners making good behavior a habit for the dog. Throughout this time, the dog has been living with the dog trainer in his or her individual home. During this time, your dog will also spend a few days and nights hanging out with another relative or friend. Offering this opportunity, encourages your dog to continue to be confident and comfortable in brand-new settings. This makes sure those habits and good manners will remain when he or she moves in to your home in Hudson Square, NY.