Bringing home an untrained puppy can be profoundly stressful. The challenges of potty training can lead to countless accidents in your home, leaving you feeling overwhelmed and frustrated. Socializing your puppy can be a daunting task, which requires daily attention. The disruptions to your sleep schedule can leave you feeling drained. This process can distract from the joy of welcoming a new companion into your home.

Buying an already-trained puppy allows you to avoid the stress of the first few weeks or months of training your pup. In 2019, researchers at Linköping University, Sweden, demonstrated the long-term synchronization of stress levels between dogs and their owners. During their study, hair from dogs and their owners was tested and compared for the stress hormone, cortisol. The results of the study revealed that the dogs had mirrored their owners’ stress levels. Stress in dogs is associated with a range of behavioral and physiological changes that can negatively impact their lives. Including reduced focus, agitation and gastrointestinal problems.

When you bring home a puppy with training, you have the opportunity to avoid this stress feedback system and establish a calmer, more cooperative relationship with your new pup.

At On The Bluff Labradors, Our team of experienced trainers makes a significant investment for your puppy’s transition into your home. Our training team works with each individual puppy based on their goals and needs. Let us do the hard work for you!