Selecting Your New Puppy
The idea of raising a new young puppy by yourself may be stressful. You need a doggy that can fit in  very well with your life-style. Your life in Union Hill-Novelty Hill, Washington is fast paced, you may have a full time schedule, maybe you’re raising a new family, you may like to travel or may be you just retired. We provide a stress free experience to add that  awesome dog to your life.

The Experience Starts With a Assessment
We know it is important that you know who you will be coordinating with. Developing a rapport is incredibly important to our team in Union Hill-Novelty Hill, Washington. Our talk starts with straightforward questions and leads into an thorough discussion, which will give us a much better idea of who you are and what your dream dog would be. We would like to have a excellent working partnership with you. It begins the journey to pick, teach and raise your puppy.

Selecting The Best Breed For Your Home
Once you have made a decision you are ready to include that amazing dog to your life in Union Hill-Novelty Hill, Washington. You 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 think about like the type of house you live in, your schedule, are raising a  little family, you you may love to go on vacation or maybe you have recently retired. This information will not minimize your options, yet help clarify your everyday life in Union Hill-Novelty Hill, WA. We help guide you in this decision making process. As we learn more about you, we can certainly help you pick what you want and which puppy will best suit your lifestyle.

Finding The Perfect Puppies For Sale in Union Hill-Novelty Hill, Washington
We work with responsible 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 pups life are as vital as to what follows. A good breeder understands this and helps get the puppy off to a great start.

We have built a rapport with many exquisite breeders. We specifically pursue breeders who know the early part 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 is really important to work closely with the breeder. We rely on the breeder’s feedback and also our years of experience to pick the puppy with the best temperament for the potential new family.

Your Puppy‘s Training in Union Hill-Novelty Hill, Washington
Training your dog is a combination of teaching new skill-sets including manners, setting boundaries, nurturing healthy relationships, together with exposing your dog successfully to people, other dogs and desensitizing him or her to all types of environments. For instance, we have the puppy stay overnight with various people in various environments; which produces 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 readily bonds with you and your family members.

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

Training starts the moment a new puppy is in our care in Union Hill-Novelty Hill, Washington. Once we pick the puppy from the litter, the very first thing we wish 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 begin exposing the puppy to its new world. For example, 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 at the same time boosting our bond. We are huge dog lovers, but still extremely aware in those moments it is imperative to concentrate more on being a leader and guide as the new pup learns about this new world without having the companionship of its litter mates or mom.

Most important time for learning
In the first 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. Typically we make use of certain places or objects to create an experience for the pup. In some cases a spur of the moment opportunity may present itself in Union Hill-Novelty Hill, Washington. Our options and imagination are limitless. Every exposure and experience builds upon the prior one. Through all of this, we very closely observe the puppy. We do not limit ourselves to rigid rules. We try to get more creative, think outside the box, and benefit from occasions that manifest before us. Those opportunities are invaluable when it comes down to teaching the pup.

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 his or her littermates and staying with us in Union Hill-Novelty Hill, 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 period than they can learn in a lifetime. The quality and quantity of what they encounter will have a significant effect on their future personalities and determine many of their “good” or “bad” behavior tendencies. Throughout the imprinting stage, every experience is vital. It is essential 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 Pal
4 to 6 months 

A well-trained pup 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 vital. In addition, desensitization, exposure to various distractions and situations, as well as being comfortable to fit into a lifestyle in Union Hill-Novelty Hill, WA  is equally important.

Our focus is to raise a puppy 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 refine 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 daily routine in addition to within each new situation we expose your puppy to. We move from shaping to defining commands and testing them with distractions, duration and distance. Communication is at the center of our philosophy. Being 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 right away.

Proofing Behavior in a Social World in Union Hill-Novelty Hill, 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 developing into a monster. That nice pup can be more mouthy and disobedient than you could ever envision. Many owners hope their dog will outgrow unwanted behaviors. Their dog is testing what is permitted and what is not. Allowing a dog to continue rehearsing naughty acts makes changing undesirable behavior more difficult.

Testing in the Real World in Union Hill-Novelty Hill, Washington
We work to reduce any unwanted behavior by instilling boundaries and practicing obedience in high distraction areas. For instance, we practice recalls when your dog is very distracted possibly 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 puppy goes 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 change from day to day or location to location. We are working to teach a dog how to adapt in every new and various environment or situation. We are raising a dog that isn’t depending on ongoing commands that control what he or she should and should not do. In fact, we prefer 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 fine-tune manners making good behavior a habit for the dog. Throughout this time, the dog has been living with the trainer in his/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 opportunity, encourages your puppy to continue to be confident and comfortable in new areas. This ensures those habits and good manners will remain when he/she goes on to your house in Union Hill-Novelty Hill, WA.