Selecting Your Pup
The idea of raising a new pup on your own might be overwhelming. You want a puppy that can fit in  nicely with your daily life. Your life in Larchmont, New York possible is fast paced, you may have a full time job, maybe you’re raising a new family, you may like to travel or may be you just retired. Peace of Mind Puppy provide s a anxiety free experience to add in that  spectacular dog to your life.

The Experience Starts With a Assessment
We think it is essential that you know who you will be teaming up with. Building a rapport is tremendously important to us in Larchmont, New York. Our chat begins with easy questions and leads into an detailed discussion, which will provide us a much better idea of who you are and what your perfect dog will be. We want to have a wonderful working relationship with you. It starts the journey to pick, teach and raise your puppy.

Choosing The Perfect Breed For Your Family
Once you have decided you are ready to include that perfect dog to your life in Larchmont, New York. You may have your heart set on a particular breed or maybe you want one of our pups that are presently in our puppy raising program. There certainly are things to take into account including the type of house you live in, how much you work, maybe you are raising a  little family, you love to travel or you’ve recently retired. All this will not limit your options, yet help shed light on your everyday life in Larchmont, NY. We help guide you in your decision making process. As we get to know you better, we can aid you pick what you want and which breed will best fit your lifestyle.

Finding The Best Puppies For Sale in Larchmont, New York
We work with amazing breeders who are truly interested in improving their breed with good health and excellent temperament of their puppies. The initial eight weeks of a new puppy’s life are as critical as to what happens after. A good breeder understands this and helps get the puppy off to a great start.

We have developed a relationship with many exquisite breeders. We particularly find breeders who know the early role they play in a puppies life. They understand when one of their pups goes through our program, it ensures the puppy will end up having a terrific life.  It’s really important to work carefully with the breeder. We rely on the breeder’s input and also our years of experience to select the puppy with the best temperament for a potential new family.

Your Puppy‘s Training in Larchmont, New York
Training your puppy is a combination of teaching new skill-sets including manners, setting boundaries, encouraging healthy relationships, along with exposing your puppy successfully to people, other dogs and desensitizing him or her to all types of environments.For example, we have the puppy sleep overnight with different people in different settings; which produces 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 instant a new puppy is in our care in Larchmont, New York. Once we select the pup from the litter, the very first thing we want to achieve is building 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, go up and down stairs, walk over branches, and also get somewhat 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, but still extremely aware in those moments it is imperative to concentrate more on being a leader and guide as the new puppy learns about this new world without having the company of its litter mates or mom.

Most important 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 incorporate into our methods. Typically we utilize specific places or objects to create an experience for the pup. In some cases a spur of the moment opportunity may present itself in Larchmont, New York. Our decisions and vision are limitless. Every exposure and experience builds upon the last one. Through all of this, we carefully supervise the puppy. We don’t restrict ourselves to stiff rules. We try to get more creative, think outside the box, and benefit from activities that manifest before us. Those opportunities are priceless when it comes down to teaching the dog.

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 living with us in Larchmont, 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 encounter will have a huge influence on their future personalities and decide a lot of their “good” or “bad” behavior tendencies. During the course of the imprinting phase, every experience is critical. It is important to build their confidence. The phrase ‘don’t sweat the small stuff’ does not apply to their early interactions. Because puppies are taking in 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 trained pup is so 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 extremely important. In addition, desensitization, exposure to many different distractions and situations, as well as being comfortable to fit into a lifestyle in Larchmont, NY  is equally important.

Our focus is to raise a dog with remarkable manners and social skills. We start by teaching obedience the day we bring them home from the breeder; which continues 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 normal request in our daily routine in addition to within each new situation we expose your puppy to. We move from shaping to defining commands and proofing them with distractions, duration and distance. Communication is at the center 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 Larchmont, NY
6 months to young adult

Enter the teenage years– adolescence. This is the normal age when many dogs are re-homed or given up 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 think of. Many owners hope their puppy will grow out of undesirable behaviors. Their dog is testing what is allowed and what is not. Allowing a dog to continue practicing naughty acts makes changing undesirable behavior more difficult.

Testing in the Real World in Larchmont, New York
We work to stop any unwanted behavior by instilling boundaries and practicing obedience in high distraction locations. For instance, we practice recalls when your dog is extremely distracted possibly chasing something like a squirrel. We test and proof obedience in high traffic areas, 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 imagine 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 adapt in each new and various environment or situation. We are raising a puppy that isn’t depending on continual commands that dictate what he or she should and shouldn’t do. In fact, we desire a dog that can make great choices. Our main priority is to have a well-balanced puppy, who will be comfortable your home.

We continue to reinforce and improve good manners making good behavior a habit for the dog. During this time, the dog has been residing with the dog trainer in their own home. During this time, your dog will also spend a few days and nights staying with another family member or friend. Offering this chance, encourages your puppy to continue to be confident and comfortable in new areas. This makes sure those habits and good manners will stay when he/she goes on to your house in Larchmont, NY.