Deciding on Your Pup
The thought of raising a new young puppy on your own is frustrating. You hope for a puppy that can match  very well with your life. Your life in Staten Island, New York can be hectic, you’ve got a full-time profession, maybe you’re raising a young family, you like to travel or you’ve just retired. We provide a stress and anxiety free experience to add that  outstanding dog to your life.

The Experience Begins With a Assessment
We think it is very important that you know who you will be partnering with. Developing a relationship is incredibly important to our team in Staten Island, New York. Our talk begins with basic questions and leads into an in depth discussion, which will give us a clearer idea of who you are and what your perfect dog might be. We want to have a great working relationship with you. It begins the journey to select, teach and raise your pup.

Finding The Perfect Breed For Your Household
Once you have determined you want to include that perfect dog to your life in Staten Island, New York. You have your heart set on a specific breed or maybe you want one of our dogs that are presently in our puppy raising program. Certainly there are things to take into account like 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. This information will not limit your choices, yet help clarify your way of life in Staten Island, NY. We help guide you in this decision making process. As we get to know you better, we can certainly assist you choose what you want and which puppy will best suit your lifestyle.

Finding The Best Puppies For Sale in Staten Island, 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 initial eight weeks of a new pups life are as critical as to what comes after. A excellent breeder recognizes this and helps get the puppy off to a great start.

We have developed a relationship with many fine breeders. We particularly pursue breeders who comprehend the early part they play in a puppies life. They know when one of their puppies goes 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 rely on the breeder’s feedback and also our years of knowledge to pick the puppy with the best temperament for the prospective new family.

Your Puppy‘s Training in Staten Island, New York
Training your dog is a mixture of teaching new skill-sets including manners, setting boundaries, nurturing healthy relationships, in addition to exposing your dog successfully to people, other dogs and desensitizing him or her to all types of environments. For instance, we may have the pup sleep overnight with various people in various environments; which develops a dog for you who is comfortable and easy to live with because he or she adapts|adjusts} to your lifestyle. Because of this and exposures to other variables your dog easily bonds with you and your family.

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

Training starts the moment a new puppy is in our care in Staten Island, New York. Once we pick the pup from the litter, the very first thing we want to achieve is developing 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 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 enhancing our bond. We are huge dog lovers, but still extremely aware in those moments it is essential to focus more on being a leader and guide as the new pup discovers this new world without the company of its litter mates or mom.

Most important time for learning
In the first few weeks we are teaching your new puppy boundaries, trust and focus. There is no limitation as to what we may integrate into our strategies. Typically we take advantage of certain locations or objects to create an encounter for the pup. Occasionally a spur of the moment opportunity may present itself in Staten Island, New York. Our decisions and creativity are endless. Every exposure and experience builds upon the prior one. Through all of this, we thoroughly monitor the puppy. We never limit ourselves to inflexible rules. We try to get more creative, think outside the box, and benefit from occasions that unfold before us. Those opportunities are priceless when it comes to teaching the puppy.

Every interaction with the new puppy 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 their littermates and living with us in Staten Island, 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 period than they can learn in a lifetime. The quality and quantity of what they experience will have a substantial effect on their future personalities and decide much of their “good” or “bad” behavior tendencies. During the course of the imprinting phase, every experience is critical. It is essential 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 must stay very aware of all interactions and yet still have a good time with our new puppy.

A Well-Mannered Puppy
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 paramount. Furthermore, desensitization, exposure to many different distractions and situations, along with being comfortable to fit into a lifestyle in Staten Island, NY  is equally important.

Our focus is to create a puppy with remarkable manners and social skills. We start by teaching obedience the day we bring them home from the breeder; which carries on as we refine the dog’s behavior. The goal is to have a strong foundation by about 4 to 6 months. We practice obedience, keeping it a normal request in our regular routine as well as within each new situation we expose your puppy to. We go from shaping to formalizing 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 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 Staten Island, 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 animal shelters. 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 envision. Many owners hope their canine will grow out of 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 challenging.

Working in the Real World in Staten Island, New York
We work to reduce any unwanted behavior by instilling boundaries and practicing obedience in high distraction areas. For instance, we practice recalls when your dog is highly distracted maybe chasing something like a squirrel. We practice and proof obedience in high traffic areas, around barking dogs, near 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 think of each situation as a picture. How does that look like to the dog? How does that picture differ from day to day or location to location. We are aiming to teach a dog how to adapt in each new and various setting or situation. We are raising a puppy that isn’t depending on continual commands that dictate what he or she should and should not do. Instead, we want a dog that can make great choices. Our top goal is to have a well-balanced dog, who will be comfortable your home.

We continue to reinforce and improve manners making good behavior a habit for the dog. During this time, the dog has been staying with the trainer in his/her individual home. Throughout this time, your dog will also spend a few days and nights staying with another family member or friend. Giving this opportunity, encourages your dog to continue to be confident and comfortable in different settings. This makes sure those habits and good manners will remain when he goes on to your home in Staten Island, NY.