our training program

We begin very early with training our puppies, Our puppies are raised in our home with our family. Which means are puppies are very well socialized. They spend much of their time with children and adults. 

• For the first four weeks our puppies are weighed daily so we make sure they are growing strong and healthy. 
• Our puppies are handle often through out the day.
• From day 3 to 16 our puppies go through ENS (Early Neurological Stimulation) and ESI (Early Scent Introduction)
• What is ENS and ESI you ask? 
• ENS was first developed by the US Military to improve the performance of future military dogs. ENS introduces puppies to mild forms of stimulation and stressors. These stimulations can kick start their neurological system and improve their natural abilities. ENS training consist of different body handling exercises. Research has suggested that puppies who have been exposed to ENS training benefit from improved heart health, stronger immune system, and improved hormonal, pituitary, and adrenal system. It also improves tolerance to stress
• ESI is a procedure that we do that helps puppies with their nose awareness and confidence. The puppies are held closely to us while being introduced to different smells. It enhances their ability to identify and react to scents. It creates a more aware and alert dog, which in return makes an even better companion, service, and therapy dog. It has been proven to dramatically increase their scent ability later in life. 
• At three weeks when eyes and ears are open we begin the next phase of our training.  Sound desensitization for our puppies. Sound desensitization is a simple way of teaching our puppies how to be calm during loud noises.  Our puppies are introduced to loud noises in a peaceful happy environment. We play thunderstorms, fireworks, vacuum cleaners, loud clapping, and pans clashing. We begin at a low volume for short periods of time and then increase the volume and length of time. 
• Our puppies begin pan training as soon as they transition from nursing to puppy food. This is the beginning stages of teaching your puppy to become potty trained. As they grow we introduce them to the outside world and begin teaching them to go potty in the yard.
• We introduce them to different areas on the ground. They get the feel of turf, grass, and rocky areas under those paws. We also help them with balance by introducing them to toys that rock and trampolines the swing. 
• Our puppies are also crate trained. They are encouraged to explore their crate which creates a positive environment. 
• At 4 weeks we begin introducing them to soft toys and as they grow we introduce all shapes and size toys for them.
• At 7 weeks we introduce them to water. If weather is permitting we place small pools out and have them explore. 
• They are also introduced to climbing up and down stairs. Many times momma help with this. Puppies love to follow her and if she goes up they also go up. 
• We also begin with collar and leash training. Collars are placed on them and we introduce them to a leash. 

     Everything is so new to them and they are so eager to learn!!

Once our puppies are weaned from their mothers they are feed Fromm Gold for Puppies. We moisten their food with water and add Esbilac 2 step to make sure they are receiving the proper protein, vitamins and minerals they need to grow strong.O