Deciding on Your Puppy
The idea of raising a new puppy on your own might be stressful. You need a dog that can fit in  perfectly with your life style. Your life in Duvall, Washington possible is hectic, you may have a full time schedule, a new family, you may like to travel or may be you just retired. Peace of Mind Puppy provide s a stress and anxiety free experience to add that  incredible dog to your life.

The Experience Starts With a Assessment
We know it’s vital that you know who you will be dealing with. Establishing a rapport is tremendously important to our company in Duvall, Washington. Our chat begins with simple questions and leads into an in depth discussion, which will provide us a clearer idea of who you are and what your ideal dog will be. We would like to have a fantastic working partnership with you. It starts the journey to pick, teach and raise your puppy.

Picking The Best Breed For Your Home
Once you have determined you want to include that perfect dog to your life in Duvall, Washington. You may have your heart set on a specific breed or maybe you want one of our dogs that are presently in our puppy raising program. There are things to think of including the type of house you live in, your schedule, are raising a  little family, you love to travel or maybe you have recently retired. All this will not limit your choices, yet help shed light on your lifestyle in Duvall, WA. We will help guide you in this decision making process. As we get to know you better, we can aid you pick what you want and which puppy will best match your life-style.

Selecting The Best Puppies For Sale in Duvall, Washington
We coordinate with amazing breeders who are truly interested in improving their breed with good health and excellent temperament of their pups. The first eight weeks of a new puppy’s life are as crucial as to what follows. A good 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 specifically find breeders who understand the early role they play in a puppies life. They understand when one of their puppies goes through our program, it ensures the puppy will end up having a terrific life.  It is quite important to work closely with the breeder. We rely on the breeder’s input in addition to our years of knowledge to choose the puppy with the best temperament for a prospective new family.

Your Puppy‘s Training in Duvall, Washington
Training your dog is a mixture of teaching new skills including manners, setting boundaries, encouraging healthy relationships, in addition to exposing your puppy successfully to people, other dogs and desensitizing him or her to all various environments.Such as, we may have the pup stay 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 can easily adapt|adjusts} to your way of life. As a result 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 care in Duvall, Washington. Once we choose the pup from the litter, the very first thing we want to achieve is building confidence and a bond with this new puppy. We start our relationship having fun even though we’re always teaching. Under our close guidance, we begin exposing the pup to its new world. For instance, getting him or her to follow us, climb stairs, walk over various things, and even get somewhat 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, yet remarkably aware in those moments it is essential to concentrate more on being a leader and guide as the new puppy learns about this new world without having the company of its litter mates or mom.

Crucial time for learning
In the initial few weeks we are teaching your new puppy boundaries, trust and focus. There is no restriction as to what we may integrate into our approaches. Often we take advantage of specific locations or objects to create an experience for the puppy. At times a spur of the moment opportunity may present itself in Duvall, Washington. Our options and imagination are unlimited. Every exposure and experience builds upon the previous one. Through all of this, we thoroughly observe the puppy. We never restrict ourselves to stiff rules. We try to get more creative, think outside the box, and make use of events that manifest before us. Those opportunities are priceless when it comes down to teaching the pup.

Every interaction with the new pup is a teaching moment. We often consider 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 Duvall, 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 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 critical. It is essential to build their confidence. The expression ‘don’t sweat the small stuff’ does not apply to their early interactions. Because puppies are soaking up 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 Pal
4 to 6 months 

A well-trained pup is far 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. Additionally, desensitization, exposure to many different distractions and situations, along with being comfortable to fit into a lifestyle in Duvall, WA  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 improve the dog’s behavior. The goal is to have a strong foundation by about 4 to 6 months. We practice obedience, keeping it a standard request in our daily routine as well as 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 clear and consistent is key. We restrict 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 immediately.

Proofing Behavior in a Social World in Duvall, 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 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 imagine. Many owners hope their puppy will grow out of unwanted behaviors. Their dog is testing what is allowed and what is not. Allowing a dog to continue practicing naughty acts makes changing unwanted behavior more difficult.

Testing in the Real World in Duvall, Washington
We work to prevent any unwanted behavior by instilling boundaries and practicing obedience in high distraction areas. For instance, we practice recalls when your dog is highly distracted perhaps chasing something like a squirrel. We practice and proof obedience in high traffic areas, around barking dogs, around playgrounds and within public places.

As the dog goes through the adolescent stage we continue to challenge the dog by putting him or her in various scenarios. We imagine each situation as a picture. How does that look like to the puppy? How does that picture differ from day to day or location to location. We are working to teach a dog how to adapt in each new and various setting or scenario. We are raising a dog that isn’t reliant on ongoing commands that determine what he or she should and should not do. Instead, we want a dog that can make good decisions. Our main goal is to have a well-balanced dog, who will fit into your home.

We continue to strengthen and improve good manners making good behavior a habit for the dog. During this time, the puppy has been staying with the dog trainer in his or her own home. Throughout this time, your dog will also spend a few days and nights hanging out with another loved one or friend. Offering this chance, encourages your dog to continue to be confident and comfortable in different settings. This ensures those habits and good manners will remain when he moves on to your house in Duvall, WA.