How We Raise Our Puppies
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Mental Development
and Stimulation
Social Development
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our puppies are raised in our home to ensure exposure to the sounds, activities and smells of a typical home
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new unique scent introduced daily from day 3-16
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large indoor puppy pen in our kitchen filled with opportunities for problem solving
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very large outdoor puppy pen filled with more opportunities for problem solving
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daily walks on our 12 acres from 6 weeks on
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training/conditioning to come, introduction to crates and car rides
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our puppies are raised in our home to ensure regular interaction with people
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dam has free access to the puppies until they go home
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interaction with our other dogs
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our puppies meet an average of 50 people before they leave our home
Physical Development
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daily walks on our 12 acres from 6 weeks on,
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wading pools,
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introduction to swimming in our pool
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very large indoor and outdoor puppy pens filled with physical challenges
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introduction to housebreaking
Nutrition
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dams fed super premium kibble the through out the pregnancy
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dams supplemented with Omega 3 fatty acids to ensure optimal brain development of pups
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puppies supplemented with Omega 3 fatty acids
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introduction to solid food at 4 weeks
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super premium kibble
Health
Assessment
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regular deworming
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first set of shots
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health check from veterinarian
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microchipping and chip registration with AKC Reunite
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conformation: structure and type
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movement and gait
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temperament using the Volhard Puppy Aptitude Test