Choosing Your Puppy
The thought of raising a new pup by yourself may be stressful. You need a puppy that is going to fit in  wonderfully with your life style. Your life in Hunters Point, New York is fast paced, you’ve got a full time job, maybe you’re 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  spectacular dog to your life.

The Program Starts With a Consultation
We know it’s vital that you know who you will be dealing with. Establishing a relationship is very important to us in Hunters Point, New York. Our chat begins with simple questions and leads into an detailed discussion, which will provide us a better idea of who you are and what your ideal dog will be. We like to have a great working partnership with you. It begins the journey to choose, teach and raise your puppy.

Picking The Perfect Breed For Your Family
Once you have decided you want to include that perfect dog to your life in Hunters Point, New York. You may have your heart set on a certain breed or maybe you’re interested in one of our pups that are presently in our puppy raising program. Certainly there are things to consider including where you live, maybe you work full time, are raising a young family, you you may love to go on vacation or you’ve recently retired. All this will not limit your options, yet help shed light on your everyday life in Hunters Point, NY. We will help guide you in your decision making process. As we learn more about you, we can certainly assist you choose what you want and which dog will best suit your lifestyle.

Picking The Best Puppies For Sale in Hunters Point, New York
We coordinate with responsible breeders who are truly interested in improving their breed with good health and fantastic temperament of their pups. The first eight weeks of a new puppy’s life are as crucial as to what follows. A good breeder knows this and helps get the puppy off to a great start.

We have built a rapport with many great breeders. We particularly find breeders who comprehend the early part they play in a puppies life. They know when one of their pups goes through our program, it ensures the puppy will end up having a great life.  It is quite important to work closely with the breeder. We count on the breeder’s input as well as our years of experience to select the puppy with the best temperament for a potential new family.

The Puppy‘s Training in Hunters Point, New York
Training your puppy is a mixture of teaching new skill-sets including manners, setting boundaries, promoting healthy relationships, as well as exposing your puppy successfully to people, other dogs and desensitizing him or her to all various environments.Such as, we have the pup stay overnight with different people in different environments; which produces a dog for you who is comfortable and easy to live with because he or she can easily adapt|adjusts} to your lifestyle. As a result of this and exposures to other factors your dog easily connects 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 Hunters Point, New York. Once we select the pup from the litter, the first thing we wish to accomplish is building confidence and a bond with this new puppy. We start our relationship having fun while always teaching. Under our close guidance, we begin exposing the puppy to its new world. For instance, getting him or her to follow us, climb stairs, walk over branches, and also get somewhat close to loud noises. By doing this, we are environmentally socializing your puppy to the world while at the same time enhancing our bond. We are huge dog lovers, but still remarkably aware in those moments it is imperative 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 initial 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. Often we utilize certain spots or objects to create an experience for the puppy. At times a spur of the moment opportunity may present itself in Hunters Point, New York. Our choices and imagination are limitless. Every exposure and experience builds upon the prior one. Through all of this, we very closely supervise the puppy. We don’t restrict ourselves to rigid rules. We try to get more creative, think outside the box, and benefit from events that manifest before us. Those opportunities are priceless when it comes to teaching the puppy.

Every interaction with the new pup is a teaching moment. We often think of it as an early investment in the life of this dog. This is the first time away from their littermates and staying with us in Hunters Point, 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 effect on their future personalities and decide a number of their “good” or “bad” behavior tendencies. Throughout the imprinting phase, every experience is important. It is essential to build their self-confidence. The phrase ‘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 fun with our new dog.

A Well-Mannered Puppy
4 to 6 months 

A well-trained puppy is far 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. In addition, desensitization, exposure to various distractions and situations, along with having the flexibility to fit into a lifestyle in Hunters Point, NY  is equally important.

Our focus is to create a dog with impeccable manners and social skills. We start 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 strong foundation by about 4 to 6 months. We practice obedience, keeping it a regular request in our daily routine as well as within each new situation we expose your dog to. We go 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 limit our words when giving 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 Hunters Point, 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 rescues. The adolescent stage can find your sweet pup turning into a monster. That nice puppy can be more mouthy and disobedient than you could ever picture. Many owners hope their canine will grow out of undesirable 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 Hunters Point, New York
We work to prevent any unwanted behavior by instilling boundaries and practicing obedience in high distraction locations. For example, we practice recalls when your dog is extremely distracted perhaps chasing something like a squirrel. We test 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 him or her in various situations. 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 environment or scenario. We are raising a puppy that isn’t depending on ongoing commands that control what he or she should and should not do. Instead, we desire a dog that can make great decisions. Our number one goal is to have a well-balanced dog, who will be comfortable your home.

We continue to reinforce and fine-tune good manners making good behavior a habit for the dog. Throughout this time, the dog has been residing with the dog trainer in their own home. Throughout this time, your dog will also spend a few days and nights staying with another relative or friend. Providing them with this opportunity, encourages your dog to continue to be confident and comfortable in brand-new areas. This ensures those habits and good manners will remain when he/she moves in to your home in Hunters Point, NY.