Selecting Your Young puppy
The thought of raising a new young puppy by yourself can be frustrating. You really want a doggy that is going to match  beautifully with your way of life. Your life in Union Square, New York might be stressful, you’ve got a full time schedule, a new family, you may like to travel or may be you just retired. We provide a stress free experience to add that  outstanding dog to your life.

The Experience Begins With a Assessment
We think it’s very important that you know who you will be dealing with. Establishing a relationship is tremendously important to us in Union Square, New York. Our chat starts with easy questions and leads into an in depth discussion, which will give us a better idea of who you are and what your dream dog would be. We like to have a excellent working partnership with you. It begins the journey to choose, teach and raise your pup.

Picking The Perfect Breed For Your Family
Once you have decided you want to add that perfect dog to your life in Union Square, 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. There certainly are things to take into account like where you live, your schedule, maybe you are raising a  little family, you love to go on vacation or maybe you have recently retired. All this will not reduce your options, yet help shed light on your daily life in Union Square, NY. We will help guide you in this decision making process. As we learn more about you, we can certainly help you choose what you want and which puppy will best suit your lifestyle.

Finding The Right Puppies For Sale in Union Square, New York
We partner with responsible breeders who are truly interested in improving their breed with good health and exceptional temperament of their puppies. The initial eight weeks of a new pups life are as vital as to what happens after. A great breeder understands this and helps get the puppy off to a great start.

We have built a rapport with many amazing breeders. We particularly seek breeders who recognize the early role they play in a puppies life. They understand when one of their pups grows 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 depend on the breeder’s knowledge in addition to our years of expertise to pick out the puppy with the best temperament for a prospective new family.

Your Puppy‘s Training in Union Square, New York
Training your pup is a mixture 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 various environments.For example, we have the pup sleep overnight with various people in various settings; which develops a dog for you who is comfortable and easy to live with because he or she adapts|adjusts} to your lifestyle. 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 moment a new puppy is in our care in Union Square, New York. Once we pick the puppy from the litter, the first thing we want to accomplish is building 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 example, getting him or her to follow us, climb stairs, walk over various things, and even get somewhat close to loud noises. By doing this, we are environmentally socializing your puppy to the world while boosting 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 company of its litter mates or mom.

Most important 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 will incorporate into our techniques. Typically we make use of certain places or objects to create an experience for the puppy. Occasionally a spur of the moment opportunity may present itself in Union Square, New York. Our choices and imagination are endless. Every exposure and experience builds on the prior one. Through all of this, we very closely observe the puppy. We do not limit ourselves to rigid rules. We try to be more creative, think outside the box, and make use of activities that manifest before us. Those opportunities are invaluable when it comes to teaching the dog.

Every interaction with the new puppy is a teaching moment. We like to think of it as an early investment in the life of this pup. This is the first time away from his or her littermates and staying with us in Union Square, 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 they can learn in a lifetime. The quality and quantity of what they experience will have a significant influence on their future personalities and determine a number of their “good” or “bad” behavior tendencies. During the imprinting stage, every experience is critical. It is important to build their self-confidence. The expression ‘don’t sweat the small stuff’ does not apply to their early interactions. Because puppies are absorbing every experience like a sponge, we must stay very aware of all interactions and yet still have fun with our new puppy.

A Well-Mannered Pup
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 important things to learn. Good manners, great social skills and a healthy relationship with his or her family are critical. Additionally, desensitization, exposure to various distractions and situations, along with having the flexibility to fit into a lifestyle in Union Square, NY  is equally important.

Our focus is to create 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 improve 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 dog to. We move from shaping to formalizing commands and proofing them with distractions, duration and distance. Communication is at the center of our philosophy. Being very clear and consistent is key. We restrict 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 immediately.

Proofing Behavior in a Social World in Union Square, NY
6 months to young adult

Enter the teenage years– adolescence. This is the typical age when many dogs are re-homed or surrendered to rescues. The adolescent stage can find your sweet pup becoming a monster. That nice puppy can be more mouthy and disobedient than you could ever picture. Many owners hope their puppy will grow out of unwanted behaviors. Their dog is testing what is permitted and what is not. Allowing a dog to continue practicing naughty acts makes changing unwanted behavior more difficult.

Testing in the Real World in Union Square, New York
We work to prevent any unwanted behavior by instilling boundaries and practicing obedience in high distraction locations. Such as, we practice recalls when your dog is highly distracted maybe chasing something as common as a squirrel. We practice and proof obedience in high traffic places, 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 scenarios. We think of each situation as a picture. What does that look like to the puppy? How does that picture change from day to day or location to location. We are working to teach a dog how to adapt in each new and different environment or situation. We are raising a dog that isn’t depending on constant commands that dictate what he or she should and shouldn’t do. In fact, we prefer a dog that can make great decisions. Our top priority is to have a well-balanced dog, who will fit into your home.

We continue to strengthen and fine-tune good manners making good behavior a habit for the dog. Throughout this time, the puppy has been living with the trainer in their individual home. Throughout this time, your puppy will also spend a few days and nights staying with another loved one or close friend. Providing the puppy with this opportunity, encourages your dog to continue to be confident and comfortable in brand-new environments. This makes sure those habits and good manners will stay when he/she goes on to your house in Union Square, NY.