Choosing Your New Puppy
The idea of raising a new puppy by yourself can be stressful. You want a puppy that is going to fit in  very well with your life-style. Your life in Queens, New York possible is hectic, you may have a full-time profession, maybe you’re raising a young family, you like to travel or may be you just retired. Peace of Mind Puppy provide s a anxiety free experience to add that  outstanding dog to your life.

The Program Starts With a Assessment
We know it is important that you know who you will be partnering with. Establishing a rapport is exceptionally important to us in Queens, New York. Our discussion starts with basic questions and leads into an thorough conversation, which will provide us a much better idea of who you are and what your ideal dog might be. We would like to have a wonderful working relationship with you. It starts the journey to select, teach and raise your puppy.

Finding The Perfect Breed For Your Household
Once you have decided you are ready to include that perfect dog to your life in Queens, New York. You have your heart set on a certain breed or maybe you want one of our dogs that are currently in our puppy raising program. There are things to consider such as the type of house you live in, your schedule, are raising a  little family, you love to travel or you’ve recently retired. All this will not limit your choices, yet help shed light on your daily life in Queens, NY. We help guide you in the decision making process. As we get to know you better, we can certainly assist you pick what you want and which dog will best fit your life-style.

Finding The Right Puppies For Sale in Queens, New York
We work with responsible breeders who are genuinely 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 critical as to what comes after. A great breeder understands this and helps get the puppy off to a great start.

We have built a rapport with many outstanding breeders. We specifically seek breeders who comprehend 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 excellent life.  It is incredibly important to work carefully with the breeder. We count on the breeder’s knowledge in addition to our years of knowledge to pick the puppy with the best temperament for the potential new family.

The Puppy‘s Training in Queens, New York
Training your pup is a combo of teaching new skill-sets including manners, setting boundaries, nurturing healthy relationships, as well as exposing your dog successfully to people, other dogs and desensitizing him or her to all different types of environments. For instance, we may have the puppy stay overnight with different people in various settings; which in turn creates a dog for you who is relaxed and easy to live with because he or she can easily adapt|adjusts} to your way of life. Because of this and exposures to other factors your dog easily bonds with you and your family members.

Imprinting Good Behavior ~Birth to 16 Weeks
Getting your puppy from the breeder

Training starts the minute a new puppy is in our care in Queens, New York. Once we choose the puppy from the litter, the very first thing we want to achieve is building confidence and a bond with this new puppy. We start our relationship having fun even though we’re 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 maybe even get somewhat close to loud noises. By doing this, we are environmentally socializing your dog to the world while at the same time reinforcing our bond. We are huge dog lovers, but still significantly aware in those moments it is imperative to focus more on being a leader and guide as the new pup discovers this new world without having the companionship 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 may incorporate into our techniques. Frequently we take advantage of particular spots or objects to create an encounter for the puppy. Occasionally a spur of the moment opportunity may present itself in Queens, New York. Our options and vision are limitless. Every exposure and experience builds upon the last one. Through all of this, we thoroughly monitor the puppy. We do not confine ourselves to stiff rules. We try to become more creative, think outside the box, and benefit from activities that unfold before us. Those opportunities are invaluable when it comes to teaching the puppy.

Every interaction with the new pup is a teaching moment. We like to consider it as an early investment in the life of this puppy. This is the first time away from his or her littermates and living with us in Queens, 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 substantial effect on their future personalities and decide much of their “good” or “bad” behavior tendencies. During the imprinting stage, 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 taking in every experience like a sponge, we need to stay very aware of all interactions and yet still have fun with our new puppy.

A Well-Mannered Pup
4 to 6 months 

A trained dog 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 important. Additionally, desensitization, exposure to many different distractions and situations, along with having the flexibility to fit into a lifestyle in Queens, NY  is equally important.

Our focus is to raise a dog with impeccable manners and social skills. We begin 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, keeping it a normal request in our daily routine as well as within each new situation we expose your puppy to. We move from shaping to formalizing commands and proofing 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 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 Queens, 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 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 envision. Many owners hope their canine will grow out of undesirable behaviors. Their dog is testing what is allowed and what is not. Allowing a dog to continue rehearsing naughty acts makes changing unwanted behavior more difficult.

Working in the Real World in Queens, New York
We work to reduce any unwanted behavior by instilling boundaries and practicing obedience in high distraction areas. Such as, we practice recalls when your dog is extremely distracted maybe chasing something as common as a squirrel. We practice and proof obedience in high traffic places, around barking dogs, around playgrounds and within public places.

As the dog moves through the adolescent stage we continue to challenge the dog by putting him or her in various scenarios. We imagine each situation as a picture. What does that look like to the dog? How does that picture differ from day to day or location to location. We are striving to teach a dog how to adapt in each new and various setting or scenario. We are raising a puppy that isn’t depending on constant commands that control what he or she should and shouldn’t 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 fine-tune good manners making good behavior a habit for the dog. During this time, the puppy has been living with the dog trainer in his or her own home. Throughout this time, your dog will also spend a few days and nights hanging out with another family member or friend. Giving this chance, encourages your dog to continue to be confident and comfortable in different areas. This makes sure those habits and good manners will stay when he moves on to your home in Queens, NY.