Deciding on Your Young puppy
The idea of raising a new puppy on your own may be frustrating. You want a pup that will fit in  nicely with your everyday life. Your life in Rye Brook, New York can be hectic, you may have a full-time profession, you may be raising a young 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  incredible dog to your life.

The Process Starts With a Assessment
We think it is important that you know who you will be teaming up with. Building a relationship is incredibly important to our company in Rye Brook, New York. Our conversation begins with easy questions and leads into an in detail discussion, which will provide us a better idea of who you are and what your ideal dog will be. We like to have a excellent working partnership with you. It begins the journey to select, teach and raise your puppy.

Finding The Best Breed For Your Household
Once you have decided you want to include that perfect dog to your life in Rye Brook, New York. You may have your heart set on a certain breed or maybe you want one of our dogs that are presently in our puppy raising program. Certainly there are things to think about such as where you live, your schedule, maybe you are raising a young family, you you may love to go on vacation or maybe you have recently retired. This information will not restrict your choices, but instead help shed light on your everyday life in Rye Brook, NY. We help guide you in your decision making process. As we get to know you better, we can certainly assist you decide what you want and which puppy will best fit your lifestyle.

Choosing The Best Puppies For Sale in Rye Brook, New York
We collaborate with amazing breeders who are truly interested in improving their breed with good health and fantastic temperament of their puppies. The initial eight weeks of a new pups life are as significant 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 relationship with many exceptional breeders. We specifically seek breeders who understand 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 great life.  It is really important to work carefully with the breeder. We depend on the breeder’s input and also our years of expertise to choose the puppy with the best temperament for a prospective new family.

Your Puppy‘s Training in Rye Brook, New York
Training your new puppy is a combination of teaching new skills including manners, setting boundaries, promoting healthy relationships, as well as exposing your dog successfully to people, other dogs and desensitizing him or her to all different types of environments.Such as, we have the pup sleep overnight with different people in various settings; which produces a dog for you who is comfortable 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 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 instant a new puppy is in our care in Rye Brook, New York. Once we select the puppy from the litter, the very first thing we want to accomplish 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 logs, and also get relatively near to loud noises. By doing this, we are environmentally socializing your dog to the world while reinforcing our bond. We are huge dog lovers, but still extremely aware in those moments it is essential to concentrate more on being a leader and guide as the new puppy discovers this new world without the companionship of its litter mates or mom.

Crucial time for learning
During the first few weeks we are teaching your new puppy boundaries, trust and focus. There is no limit as to what we may integrate into our methods. Often we make use of certain places or objects to create an encounter for the puppy. Sometimes a spur of the moment opportunity may present itself in Rye Brook, New York. Our choices and vision are endless. Every exposure and experience builds on the previous one. Through all of this, we carefully supervise the puppy. We do not limit ourselves to inflexible rules. We try to get more creative, think outside the box, and make use of occasions that manifest before us. Those opportunities are priceless when it comes to teaching the pup.

Every interaction with the new puppy is a teaching moment. We often think about 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 Rye Brook, 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 massive influence on their future personalities and determine a number of their “good” or “bad” behavior tendencies. During the imprinting phase, every experience is vital. It is important 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 must stay very aware of all interactions and yet still have a good time with our new dog.

A Well-Mannered Puppy
4 to 6 months 

A trained pup is much more than just obedient. Knowing how to sit, stay or walk nicely on a loose leash are necessary things to learn. Good manners, great social skills and a healthy relationship with his or her family are paramount. In addition, desensitization, exposure to various distractions and situations, along with having the flexibility to fit into a lifestyle in Rye Brook, 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 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 as well as 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 clear and consistent is key. We limit our words when providing 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 Rye Brook, NY
6 months to young adult

Enter the teenage years– adolescence. This is the usual age when many dogs are re-homed or surrendered to animal 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 picture. Many owners hope their puppy 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 unwanted behavior more difficult.

Testing in the Real World in Rye Brook, New York
We work to stop 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 locations, 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 it in various situations. We think of 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 aiming to teach a dog how to cope in each new and different setting or situation. We are raising a dog that isn’t depending on constant commands that control what he or she should and should not do. Instead, we want a dog that can make great choices. Our top priority is to have a well-balanced dog, who will fit into your home.

We continue to reinforce and refine good manners making good behavior a habit for the dog. Throughout this time, the puppy has been staying with the dog trainer in his/her personal home. During this time, your puppy will also spend a few days and nights staying with another family member or close friend. Giving this chance, encourages your puppy to continue to be confident and comfortable in new settings. This ensures those habits and good manners will stay when he or she moves on to your home in Rye Brook, NY.