About my breeding program

 As an ethical and responsible breeder, I prioritize the health and well-being of all my dogs. Every dam is thoroughly evaluated to ensure she is in optimal health before breeding.

If a puppy has not found a home by the time it reaches 8 weeks of age, I begin foundational training to help prepare it for its future family. I consider every puppy I bring into the world my lifelong responsibility. Whether a puppy stays longer or is ever returned, I am committed to providing them with the care, training, and support they need to thrive.

Maintaining a clean, calm, and hygienic environment is essential to me. I thoroughly clean all dog beds, crates, toys, food and water bowls weekly, while also vacuuming, mopping, and sanitizing regularly. These practices help protect the health of both puppies and adult dogs by minimizing exposure to germs, viruses, and disease.

 As a responsible and dedicated owner, I ensure that all of my dogs receive routine veterinary care. Every dog and puppy is kept up to date on vaccinations, deworming schedules, and regular wellness exams to support their long-term health and well-being. 

All of my dogs are raised inside my home as part of the family. When I’m home, they have full access to the house—except for designated pet-specific areas, such as the cat’s space. While I use crates as a training tool, I do not believe in keeping dogs confined for extended periods. They are never left in crates or kennels for the majority of their lives.

Regular grooming and hygiene are a top priority. Each dog receives a bath every other week and has their nails trimmed weekly. They also enjoy a variety of safe chews to help maintain healthy teeth and gums.

Once the puppies have opened their eyes and ears, i begin carefully structured noise and activity exposure. Each day, they are introduced to new sights, sounds, textures, toys, and areas of the home and yard. This daily enrichment helps them develop strong problem-solving skills and adaptability in new situations. My goal is to empower each puppy, building their confidence and laying the foundation for a well-rounded temperament. The result is a confident, curious, and emotionally resilient puppy—ready to thrive in their new home.

The Rule of 7's helps to create a dog that does not stress as easily and that is more accepting and adaptable to new stimulations and situations.

The Rule of 7's
as published by Pat Schaap - Puppy Development: Another Piece Of The Puzzle

By the time a puppy is seven weeks old, he/she should have:

~ Been on 7 different types of surfaces - carpet, concrete, wood, vinyl, grass, dirt, gravel, wood chips, etc.

~ Played with 7 different types of objects - big balls, small balls, soft fabric toys, fuzzy toys, squeaky toys, paper or cardboard items, metal item, sticks or hose pieces, etc.

~ Been in 7 different locations - front yard, back yard, basement, kitchen, car, garage, laundry room, bathroom, crate, etc.

~ Met and played with 7 new people - children, older adults, someone with a cane or walking stick, someone in a wheelchair or walker, etc.

~ Been exposed to 7 challenges - climb on a box, climb off a box, go through a tunnel, climb steps, go down steps, climb over obstacles, play hide and seek, go in and out of a doorway, run around a fence, etc.

~ Eaten from 7 different containers - metal, plastic, cardboard, glass, china, pie plate, frying pan, etc.

~ Eaten in 7 different locations - crate, yard, kitchen, basement, laundry room, living room, bathroom, etc.

We use Behavior Conditioning beginning at around 4-5 weeks of age, giving a verbal cue for noted behaviors in puppies - simply put, when we see the puppy sit, we say the word "Sit". Done enough times, the puppy automatically links our saying of the word to the specific behavior and performs on cue. This is by far the easiest way to train puppies