Picking Your Pup
The idea of raising a new pup on your own is frustrating. You want a pup that will match  wonderfully with your lifestyle. Your life in Tanner, Washington possible is chaotic, you’ve got a full time profession, you may be raising a young family, you like to travel or you’ve just retired. Peace of Mind Puppy provide s a anxiety free experience to add that  outstanding dog to your life.

The Program Begins With a Assessment
We think it’s essential that you know who you will be partnering with. Establishing a relationship is exceptionally important to our company in Tanner, Washington. Our conversation begins with easy questions and leads into an in depth conversation, which will provide us a better idea of who you are and what your ideal dog might be. We like to have a excellent working partnership with you. It begins the journey to pick, teach and raise your pup.

Picking The Perfect Breed For Your Family
Once you have determined you are ready to add that perfect dog to your life in Tanner, Washington. You may have your heart set on a certain breed or maybe you’re interested in one of our dogs that are currently in our puppy raising program. There certainly are things to take into consideration for example, the type of house you live in, maybe you work full time, maybe you are raising a  little family, you love to travel or maybe you have recently retired. This information will not minimize your options, but instead help shed light on your lifestyle in Tanner, WA. We help guide you in your decision making process. As we get to know you better, we can help you decide what you want and which breed will best match your lifestyle.

Choosing The Right Puppies For Sale in Tanner, Washington
We coordinate with responsible breeders who are truly interested in improving their breed with good health and excellent temperament of their puppies. The first eight weeks of a new puppy’s life are as critical as to what happens after. A good breeder is aware of this and helps get the puppy off to a great start.

We have built a rapport with many outstanding breeders. We particularly find breeders who know the early part they play in a puppies life. They know when one of their pups goes through our program, it ensures the puppy will end up having a excellent life.  It’s very important to work carefully with the breeder. We rely on the breeder’s feedback and also our years of experience to select the puppy with the best temperament for the prospective new family.

The Puppy‘s Training in Tanner, Washington
Training your dog is a combination of teaching new skill-sets including manners, setting boundaries, nurturing healthy relationships, together with 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 various people in different settings; which in turn produces 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 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 instant a new puppy is in our hands in Tanner, Washington. Once we decide on the pup from the litter, the first thing we want to accomplish 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 start exposing the pup to its new world. For example, getting him or her to follow us, go up and down stairs, walk over logs, and also get somewhat near to loud noises. By doing this, we are environmentally socializing your dog to the world while at the same time boosting our bond. We are huge dog lovers, yet incredibly aware in those moments it is essential to concentrate more on being a leader and guide as the new pup discovers this new world without the presence 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 limitation as to what we will incorporate into our approaches. Often we make use of particular places or objects to create an experience for the puppy. Sometimes a spur of the moment opportunity may present itself in Tanner, Washington. Our choices and imagination are limitless. Every exposure and experience builds on the prior one. Through all of this, we very closely supervise the puppy. We do not restrict ourselves to rigid rules. We try to get more creative, think outside the box, and take advantage of occasions that unfold 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 consider it as an early investment in the life of this puppy. This is the first time away from their littermates and staying with us in Tanner, 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 substantial effect on their future personalities and decide much of their “good” or “bad” behavior tendencies. During the imprinting stage, every experience is crucial. It is important to build their self-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 need to stay very aware of all interactions and yet still have a good time with our new puppy.

A Well-Mannered Friend
4 to 6 months 

A trained puppy is a lot more than just obedient. Knowing how to sit, stay or walk nicely on a loose leash are very important things to learn. Good manners, great social skills and a healthy relationship with his or her family are vital. Additionally, desensitization, exposure to various distractions and situations, along with being comfortable to fit into a lifestyle in Tanner, 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 carries on as we improve the dog’s behavior. The goal is to have a solid 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 move from shaping to formalizing commands and testing them with distractions, duration and distance. Communication is at the core of our philosophy. Being clear and consistent is key. We limit 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 Tanner, WA
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 turning into a monster. That nice puppy can be more mouthy and disobedient than you could ever imagine. 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 practicing naughty acts makes changing undesirable behavior more challenging.

Working in the Real World in Tanner, Washington
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 extremely distracted maybe chasing something as common as a squirrel. We test and proof obedience in high traffic spots, 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 it in various situations. We consider 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 cope in each new and different setting or scenario. We are raising a dog that isn’t depending on continual commands that control what he or she should and shouldn’t do. Instead, we want a dog that can make great choices. Our number one priority is to have a well-balanced puppy, who will fit into your home.

We continue to reinforce and fine-tune good manners making good behavior a habit for the dog. Throughout this time, the puppy has been residing with the dog trainer in his or her individual home. During this time, your puppy will also spend a few days and nights staying with another relative or friend. Giving this chance, encourages your puppy to continue to be confident and comfortable in different environments. This makes sure those habits and good manners will stay when he goes on to your home in Tanner, WA.