Empowering not enabling
ENS
EARLY NEUROLOGICAL STIMULATION
. Before eyes are even open we are giving our pups a greater resistance to disease. ENS has been shown to improve cardiovascular performance as well as increases tolerance to stress.
ESI
EARLY SCENT INTRODUCTION
At 3 days old we begin working towards higher confidence levels and nose awareness.
Whelping Box Curriculum
This exposure is conducted in the whelping box where it is gentle and safe. The goal of these activities is to build trust while finding a happy balance of free will.
Exposure Activities
At Day 28 we begin exposing our pups to new items and activities. This assists them in building their confidence and problem solving skills while allowing us to monitor their stress and startle recovery. We expose them to all scenarios that they could possibly encounter at their new homes.
(other animals, small children, loud noises, different textures)
These exercises are done daily and increased gradually to acclimate pups to all types of touch..This is extremely important for grooming and encourages them to be tolerant
Handling Exercises
Lesson Plan
Day 3-16
Start ENS
Start ESI
Week 2
Begin Loud noise exposure
Week 3
Noise exposure
Gentle Handling Exercises
Start whelping box curriculum
Introduce litter box
Week 4
Noise exposure
Continue Handling Exercises
Continue whelping box curriculum
Start Exposure activity
Week 5-7
Noise exposure
Continue Handling Exercises
Continue Exposure activities
Week 8
Noise exposure
Continue Handling Exercises
Continue Exposure activities
Puppy evaluations
Week 9
Take home week
Vet appointments
Vaccinations
Micro chips
We proudly follow The Badass Breeder's program created by Jeanette Forrey.
Evaluations
At 8 weeks of age each of our pups are individually evaluated. Evaluations ensure that we are honoring each puppy by placing them in the best possible home for both pup and family. On pick up day we are then able to guide families through each temperament and personality traits that we have seem through out the weeks.