Litters

Right now, we have no litters planned. When we have a planned litter, it will be listed here.

 

 

Our puppies are whelped and raised inside the house using appropriate puppy-raising protocols, including a mix of Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS), Early Scent Introduction (ESI), Puppy Culture (PC), and AviDog. 

Puppies will be exposed to a variety of sights, sounds, people, textures, et cetera. They will be exposed to other dogs and cats and different people of ages, sexes, ethnicities, disabilities, and so forth. They will be exposed to persons with glasses, hats, costumes, and so on. Depending on the availability of a trainer, they will be instinct tested for herding. They will, however, all be temperament tested using Campbell's temperament test and/or the ​Avidog® Puppy Evaluation Test (APET), ​and/or Volhard and/or PAWS Working Dog Evaluation

ENS is conducted daily from a puppy's 3rd to 16th day. ENS involves five specific 3-5 second exercises, including tactile, head orientation, supine, and thermal stimulation. The numerous benefits of ENS, such as improved cardiovascular health, stronger adrenal glands, increased stress tolerance, and enhanced disease resistance, ultimately leading to more adaptable and exploratory dogs (Leigh, 2021). Unfortunately, I cannot find the original study conducted.

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ESI offers several benefits for puppies. It stimulates the development of their crucial sense of smell, helps reduce future fear and stress responses by building confidence and resilience, and enhances their adaptability to new environments. For dogs being trained for scent detection, ESI provides a strong foundation, enabling them to learn more quickly and effectively by teaching them to consciously distinguish between scents from a young age (M, 2024). Similarly to above, I cannot find supporting documents for these claims.

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PC is a comprehensive socialization and training program for puppies, from birth through their critical socialization period, that focuses on age-appropriate lessons. Its core philosophy, described as "Let the Puppy Lead the Learning," emphasizes observing a puppy's behavioral cues to provide optimal experiences and challenges at the right developmental stage. This approach aims to maximize learning benefits, minimize fear, build confidence, and help owners appreciate their puppy's individuality, rather than labeling them based on arbitrary standards or providing developmentally inappropriate experiences (PUPPY CULTURE, n.d.).

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Avidog, similar to PC, is also another comprehensive puppy-rearing protocol, "starting before pregnancy and includes optimal nutrition and an Early Scent Introduction program for the puppies. It exposes the puppy to one novel non-food scent each day, from Days 3-16, for 5 seconds each time. This stimulates the development of the nose and scenting abilities, which can be very important for search and rescue or service dogs" (Puppy Culture and Avidog | Crowders Creek Golde, n.d.).

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We believe each puppy is an individual. While we provide a consistent foundation, we also tailor our approach to meet the specific needs of each puppy, offering additional support to those who need more confidence in certain areas or providing specialized exposure for puppies being prepared for particular roles.

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