Puppy Socialization 

Puppies are raised using what we have learned with a combination of the Avidog and the Puppy Culture program. We provide early neurological stimulation (ENS) to all of our puppies starting at three days of age until 16 days of age which is believed to be a period of time where puppies experience rapid neurological growth and development. ENS requires handling of puppies one at a time once per day to provide five exercises: tactile stimulation, head held erect, held pointed down, supine position, and thermal stimulation. 

To learn more about Early Neurological Stimulation click here to visit the AKC website.

Puppy Temperament Testing

All of our puppies are temperament testing at seven weeks of age using the Voldhord Puppy Aptitude Test. This method of testing helps with matching families with a puppy who will fit their goals. During our application and interview process, we discuss the goals that each family has for their new puppy. As your new puppys' breeders, we are able to watch them very closely over their first eight weeks of life to help determine their future personalities. Our observations of the puppies combined with matching the goals of the puppy parents with the results from the PAT will help ensure that your puppy is the best match for your family. 

While we understand that it may be tempting to choose the snuggliest puppy when you come to visit, or the puppy that runs to play with you first, this is only a small glimpse of that puppy's personality and will not accurately give you an idea of what their personality may really be like as an adult. 

Click here to learn about the Voldhord Puppy Aptitude Test from their website