Sales and Adoptions

We offer assistance with purchasing puppies either from us, if available, from a breeder, and even from rescue. We also offer assistance in picking out an adult dog that would meet your needs.

Sales and Adoptions

We offer assistance with purchasing puppies either from us, if available, from a breeder, and even from rescue. We also offer assistance in picking out an adult dog that would meet your needs.

Guide for Buying Puppies

How you select a dog is critical to getting the best for you and your family, as well as for your needs and expectations. And SELECT is the key word when it comes to the concept of choosing.

I cannot count how many times I have consulted with owners, whose dogs have suddenly turned into the neighborhood “Cujo,” that they never should have brought this problem into their house in the first place.

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The Art of Buying

  • All puppies are cute! Do Not let that be the reason you select!

  • Nature did not create all puppies equal! Nature is not perfect, SELECT, don’t settle!

  • “All Dogs are individuals.” Although certain types of dogs (Breeds) have certain tendencies, each individual dog will have their own distinct characteristics. Researching a dog’s traits is always a sound idea, but watch out for the fallacy of the “Paper Trail” (pedigree). A paper trail is where, because of the family tree, or because of a word of mouth recommendation, we will assume that the dog will pass our selection requirements.

  • “Research Better!” Want to know who knows what are typical behaviors of different types of dogs? Ask the animal care technicians at a Humane Society, or veterinarians office. Groomers are a good source too!

  • “Plan for Failure!” Intend to reject the puppy you are going to look at. There is definitely an equally good if not better dog around the corner. You just have to learn where to look.

  • “Buyer Beware!” We are all salespeople. Whether we are dressed as a neighbor, or fancy animal breeder, or a clerk at the pet store, we are all there to sell you a dog. Even volunteers t a rescue society are there to get you to take an animal home.

  • “Guarantees!” Expect them and get them in writing. Most states also have laws protecting consumers in all business contracts and animal health issues.

  • “Start Today!” No puppy is too young! A young puppy can playfully learn tasks and social skills in few days. These same skills will require weeks or even months of intense training when introduced to an adult dog.

  • “Train yourself-Then train your dog.” We must first know what a canine needs, then study their communication skills to know how they learn, so we may better teach them. We also need to learn how to read their body language, especially when we first meet them, to see their level of self-confidence.

The good news is that even if your dog is not the “Perfect Pick,” training makes a big difference in how the puppy grows. It is recommended that you get a professional opinion of your new pet (old ones too)! You may not know your dog as well as you think. Subtle behaviors that are not noticeable by you can be accessed by the professional behaviorist, saving you later disappointment, frustration, and setback.

If you are going to be buying a new dog, or need help with your current dog, give us a call, we’ll be happy to help.

Finding a Puppy or Adult Dog at a Rescue

Rescue Associations in the area are doing wonderful things to help with the over population of animals and also re-homing unwanted or mistreated animals. The need for homes is great.

Our Behavioral Specialist can assist you in choosing the right dog for you and your family. He can assess your needs and help you find the right match. Give us a call with any questions.

Here are a few of the Rescue Associations that we have had personal experiences with and recommend:

  • TCRAS
  • Golden Misfits

  • Whimpers and Wags

Adult dog with puppy sitting - Dog Training Colorado Springs

Frequently Asked Questions

No- introducing a new puppy into our homes during one of the most stressful and chaotic periods of the year is not usually a good idea. Also, the ability to socialize our new puppy as well as housebreak easily is complicated by the lack of people and places to go during the cold months of January through March.

It is a myth to believe that “Mutts” make better dogs. A pup has the same chance of getting the good traits of a parent as it does getting its bad traits.  Besides all Pure-Breeds were Mutts once.  “Reading” your puppy, whether mix or pure, is the only way to know what its individual character is, and what his adult behaviors are inclined to be.

Don’t rule out any possible source for acquiring your puppy. Look everywhere, listen carefully to their speeches about their puppies (remembering they are all salespeople), carefully evaluate their guarantees (both health and character), and judge the quality of the puppy vs. your budget. A $500 difference in initial price of the dog works out to $1 per week over 10 years.

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