Selecting Your Puppy
The idea of raising a new young puppy on your own is overwhelming. You need a doggy that is going to fit in  beautifully with your way of life. Your life in Denny-Blaine, Washington may be busy, you may have a full time schedule, maybe you’re raising a young family, you like to travel or may be you just retired. We provide a stress and anxiety free experience to add in that  spectacular dog to your life.

The Experience Starts With a Consultation
We think it’s crucial that you know who you will be teaming up with. Developing a rapport is incredibly important to our company in Denny-Blaine, Washington. Our discussion starts with simple questions and leads into an in depth conversation, which will provide us a clearer idea of who you are and what your dream dog will be. We would like to have a wonderful working partnership with you. It begins the journey to pick, teach and raise your puppy.

Finding The Best Breed For Your Family
Once you have decided you want to add that perfect dog to your life in Denny-Blaine, Washington. You may have your heart set on a particular breed or maybe you want one of our dogs that are presently in our puppy raising program. There are things to take into account including where you live, how much you work, maybe you are raising a  little family, you you may love to go on vacation or you’ve recently retired. All this will not limit your choices, yet help clarify your life-style in Denny-Blaine, WA. We help guide you in the decision making process. As we get to know you better, we can certainly aid you choose what you want and which puppy will best match your lifestyle.

Picking The Right Puppies For Sale in Denny-Blaine, Washington
We work with responsible breeders who are truly interested in improving their breed with good health and fantastic temperament of their pups. The first eight weeks of a new puppy’s life are as essential as to what comes after. A excellent breeder recognizes this and helps get the puppy off to a great start.

We have established a relationship with many outstanding breeders. We specifically pursue breeders who know the early role they play in a puppies life. They know when one of their pups grows through our program, it ensures the puppy will end up having a terrific life.  It is incredibly important to work closely with the breeder. We depend on the breeder’s knowledge in addition to our years of expertise to choose the puppy with the best temperament for the prospective new family.

The Puppy‘s Training in Denny-Blaine, Washington
Training your new puppy is a mixture of teaching new skills 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 various environments. For instance, we may have the pup sleep overnight with various people in various environments; which develops a dog for you who is relaxed and easy to live with because he or she adapts|adjusts} to your way of life. Because of this and exposures to other variables your dog easily connects with you and your family members.

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

Training starts the instant a new puppy is in our hands in Denny-Blaine, Washington. Once we choose the puppy from the litter, the first thing we want to achieve 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 start exposing the pup to its new world. For example, getting him or her to follow us, go up and down stairs, walk over branches, and also get relatively near to loud noises. By doing this, we are environmentally socializing your dog to the world while strengthening our bond. We are huge dog lovers, yet very aware in those moments it is essential to focus more on being a leader and guide as the new puppy discovers this new world without having 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 will integrate into our methods. Typically we make use of specific places or objects to create an encounter for the puppy. Occasionally a spur of the moment opportunity may present itself in Denny-Blaine, Washington. Our options and creativity are unlimited. Every exposure and experience builds on the last one. Through all of this, we thoroughly monitor the puppy. We do not confine ourselves to inflexible rules. We try to become more creative, think outside the box, and make use of activities 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 like to think about it as an early investment in the life of this puppy. This is the first time away from his or her littermates and staying with us in Denny-Blaine, 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 any other period of time in their lives. The quality and quantity of what they experience will have a huge effect on their future personalities and decide much of their “good” or “bad” behavior tendencies. During the imprinting period, every experience is crucial. 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 soaking up every experience like a sponge, we need to stay very aware of all interactions and yet still have fun with our new pup.

A Well-Mannered Puppy
4 to 6 months 

A well-trained dog is so 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 very important. Additionally, desensitization, exposure to many different distractions and situations, as well as being comfortable to fit into a lifestyle in Denny-Blaine, WA  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 strong foundation by about 4 to 6 months. We practice obedience, making it a standard request in our everyday routine in addition to within each new situation we expose your dog to. We go from shaping to defining commands and testing 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 Denny-Blaine, WA
6 months to young adult

Enter the teenage years– adolescence. This is the typical age when many dogs are re-homed or given up to 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 outgrow undesirable behaviors. Their dog is testing what is permitted and what is not. Allowing a dog to continue rehearsing naughty acts makes changing unwanted behavior more challenging.

Testing in the Real World in Denny-Blaine, Washington
We work to stop any unwanted behavior by instilling boundaries and practicing obedience in high distraction places. Such as, we practice recalls when your dog is very distracted perhaps chasing something as common as 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 him or her in various situations. 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 ongoing commands that dictate what he or she should and should not do. In fact, we prefer a dog that can make good decisions. Our top goal 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 staying with the trainer in his/her individual home. During this time, your puppy will also spend a few days and nights hanging out with another relative or friend. Offering this opportunity, encourages your puppy to continue to be confident and comfortable in new surroundings. This makes sure those habits and good manners will remain when he or she goes on to your house in Denny-Blaine, WA.