Taking care of our puppies while we have them is of the utmost importance to us. We strive to do all that we can to ensure our puppies have a very safe and enjoyable environment to grow up in and will be well prepared for any situation that their new homes will have. If you have any question, comments, or concerns regarding our standard of care feel free to contact us!
Training:
Training is one of the first things you will want to begin when you pick up your new puppy, however, we believe training truly begins a few days after birth.
BIO SENSOR (SUPER DOG PROGRAM)
We have recently done research into the Bio Sensor program and believe it to be soundly based in science and a wonderful addition to our socialization program. The Bio Sensor program or more commonly referred to as the "Super Dog" program was designed for the military to enhance their potential military dogs with the capabilities to withstand harsh conditions and rigorous training. Based on the idea that puppies are not fully mature even after birth, this provides the perfect window to carefully introduce growing puppies to new sensations they would generally not have. Thus allowing the puppies the capabilities to withstand stressors better later in their development. For more information on the program, what our puppies actually go through in the program, and the numerous physical and psychological benefits, please visit http://breedingbetterdogs.com/article/early-neurological-stimulation
SOCIALIZATION
Starting at 4 weeks of age, we begin all of our puppies in socialization training. Socialization is a vital aspect of a young puppy's life. Well socialized puppies should not be afraid of new things and will grow into well adapted adults. It is generally agreed that the prime time for socialization training in a puppy's life is between 4 and 16 weeks of age. Therefore, we begin socialization training for you by introducing the puppy to new floor surfaces, toys that make numerous sounds, different breeds of dogs, other animals, new people of all ages, etc. Beginning at 7 weeks of age, we also handle the entire puppy gently everyday during this period, checking teeth, holding paws, rubbing belly, touching the nose, checking the eyes, tugging on the tail, etc. (just like your vet will) - this aids the puppy in being comfortable with being handled from an early age. When you pick up your puppy, we provide you with our socialization check sheet and re-explain the importance of continuing and completing this training before 16 weeks of age.
NAME RECOGNITION
Once you have chosen a name for your puppy, we are diligent in applying positive name reinforcement. We never call the puppy his name when he may be having a "scary" moment (i.e. during early socialization training) or when meeting new things for the first time. We begin using his name only when he is having positive or "happy" moments, for example, being pet gently, being fed, when he is playing, etc. This allows the puppy to begin associating his name with positive moments in his life before he goes to his new home.
CONTINUING CARE
If at any point in your puppy's life, you can no longer care for them, PLEASE do not put them in a shelter! We will gladly take the puppy back into our care, no matter their age. We never want to see one of our dogs "put out" or given to a shelter.
BIO SENSOR (SUPER DOG PROGRAM)
We have recently done research into the Bio Sensor program and believe it to be soundly based in science and a wonderful addition to our socialization program. The Bio Sensor program or more commonly referred to as the "Super Dog" program was designed for the military to enhance their potential military dogs with the capabilities to withstand harsh conditions and rigorous training. Based on the idea that puppies are not fully mature even after birth, this provides the perfect window to carefully introduce growing puppies to new sensations they would generally not have. Thus allowing the puppies the capabilities to withstand stressors better later in their development. For more information on the program, what our puppies actually go through in the program, and the numerous physical and psychological benefits, please visit http://breedingbetterdogs.com/article/early-neurological-stimulation
SOCIALIZATION
Starting at 4 weeks of age, we begin all of our puppies in socialization training. Socialization is a vital aspect of a young puppy's life. Well socialized puppies should not be afraid of new things and will grow into well adapted adults. It is generally agreed that the prime time for socialization training in a puppy's life is between 4 and 16 weeks of age. Therefore, we begin socialization training for you by introducing the puppy to new floor surfaces, toys that make numerous sounds, different breeds of dogs, other animals, new people of all ages, etc. Beginning at 7 weeks of age, we also handle the entire puppy gently everyday during this period, checking teeth, holding paws, rubbing belly, touching the nose, checking the eyes, tugging on the tail, etc. (just like your vet will) - this aids the puppy in being comfortable with being handled from an early age. When you pick up your puppy, we provide you with our socialization check sheet and re-explain the importance of continuing and completing this training before 16 weeks of age.
NAME RECOGNITION
Once you have chosen a name for your puppy, we are diligent in applying positive name reinforcement. We never call the puppy his name when he may be having a "scary" moment (i.e. during early socialization training) or when meeting new things for the first time. We begin using his name only when he is having positive or "happy" moments, for example, being pet gently, being fed, when he is playing, etc. This allows the puppy to begin associating his name with positive moments in his life before he goes to his new home.
CONTINUING CARE
If at any point in your puppy's life, you can no longer care for them, PLEASE do not put them in a shelter! We will gladly take the puppy back into our care, no matter their age. We never want to see one of our dogs "put out" or given to a shelter.