Choosing Your Puppy
The idea of raising a new puppy on your own may be stressful. You need a doggy that is going to match  nicely with your daily life. Your life in Cliffdell, Washington possible is stressful, you’ve got a full-time job, a young family, you like to travel or may be you just retired. We provide a stress free experience to add in that  incredible dog to your life.

The Program Begins With a Consultation
We know it’s vital that you know who you will be dealing with. Establishing a relationship is extremely important to us in Cliffdell, Washington. Our conversation starts with easy questions and leads into an thorough discussion, which will give us a clearer idea of who you are and what your ideal dog might be. We want to have a fantastic working relationship with you. It begins the journey to select, teach and raise your pup.

Picking The Perfect Breed For Your Household
Once you have made a decision you want to include that perfect dog to your life in Cliffdell, Washington. You have your heart set on a specific breed or maybe you want one of our pups that are currently in our puppy raising program. There certainly are things to consider including the type of house you live in, 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 restrict your options, yet help clarify your everyday life in Cliffdell, WA. We will help guide you in this decision making process. As we get to know you better, we can certainly help you choose what you want and which dog will best suit your life-style.

Picking The Right Puppies For Sale in Cliffdell, Washington
We coordinate with amazing 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 puppy’s life are as significant as to what follows. A great breeder is aware of this and helps get the puppy off to a great start.

We have built a rapport with many exquisite breeders. We particularly find breeders who recognize 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 very important to work carefully with the breeder. We count on the breeder’s feedback in addition to our years of expertise to select the puppy with the best temperament for a potential new family.

Your Puppy‘s Training in Cliffdell, Washington
Training your new puppy is a combination of teaching new skill-sets including manners, setting boundaries, nurturing healthy relationships, along with exposing your puppy successfully to people, other dogs and desensitizing him or her to all different types of environments. For instance, we have the pup stay overnight with various people in various settings; which in turn develops a dog for you who is comfortable and easy to live with because he or she can easily adapt|adjusts} to your lifestyle. As a result of this and exposures to other factors your dog easily bonds with you and your family.

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

Training starts the minute a new puppy is in our care in Cliffdell, Washington. Once we select the puppy from the litter, the first thing we wish to accomplish is building confidence and a bond with this new puppy. We begin our relationship having fun even though we’re always teaching. Under our close guidance, we begin exposing the pup to its new world. Such as, getting him or her to follow us, climb stairs, walk over branches, and maybe even get somewhat near to loud noises. By doing this, we are environmentally socializing your puppy to the world while boosting our bond. We are huge dog lovers, yet extremely aware in those moments it is essential to focus more on being a leader and guide as the new puppy learns about this new world without the company of its litter mates or mom.

Most important time for learning
In the initial few weeks we are teaching your new puppy boundaries, trust and focus. There is no limitation as to what we may integrate into our methods. Frequently we use particular spots or objects to create an encounter for the pup. Occasionally a spur of the moment opportunity may present itself in Cliffdell, Washington. Our options and creativity are unlimited. Every exposure and experience builds upon the prior one. Through all of this, we closely monitor the puppy. We don’t confine ourselves to stiff rules. We try to become more creative, think outside the box, and make use of occasions that manifest before us. Those opportunities are invaluable when it comes down to teaching the dog.

Every interaction with the new puppy is a teaching moment. We often consider 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 Cliffdell, Washington. 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 encounter will have a significant influence on their future personalities and decide much of their “good” or “bad” behavior tendencies. During the course of the imprinting stage, 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 soaking up 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 Pup
4 to 6 months 

A well-trained dog is a lot 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 important. In addition, desensitization, exposure to various distractions and situations, as well as being comfortable to fit into a lifestyle in Cliffdell, WA  is equally important.

Our focus is to create a puppy with impeccable manners and social skills. We start by teaching obedience the day we bring them home from the breeder; which carries on as we fine-tune the dog’s behavior. The goal is to have a stable foundation by about 4 to 6 months. We practice obedience, making it a standard request in our day-to-day routine as well as 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 core 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 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 Cliffdell, WA
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 turning into a monster. That nice pup can be more mouthy and disobedient than you could ever envision. Many owners hope their canine will outgrow unwanted 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.

Working in the Real World in Cliffdell, Washington
We work to reduce any unwanted behavior by instilling boundaries and practicing obedience in high distraction places. For example, we practice recalls when your dog is extremely distracted perhaps chasing something as common as a squirrel. We test and proof obedience in high traffic locations, 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 think of each situation as a picture. How does that look like to the dog? How does that picture change 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 situation. We are raising a dog that isn’t dependent on continual commands that dictate what he or she should and shouldn’t do. In fact, we desire a dog that can make good choices. Our top goal is to have a well-balanced dog, who will be comfortable your home.

We continue to strengthen and improve 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 dog will also spend a few days and nights hanging out with another loved one or friend. Giving this opportunity, encourages your dog to continue to be confident and comfortable in different settings. This ensures those habits and good manners will stay when he moves on to your home in Cliffdell, WA.