As puppies we start them as early as their first week with ENS training. They are kept in a secure, safe, and clean environment right here in our home with us. They have plenty of toys and stimulating spaces: our large fenced in backyard, a shaded deck, and a big indoor play area. Throughout their lives they get exposure to members of our family, house guests, other dogs, cats, and potential adopting families.
We work hard to make sure grooming isn't terrifying for them so from an early age they are introduced to water, hair dryers, brushing, clipping of their nails, etc.
Our puppies are crate or playpen trained starting at 8 weeks.
They are kept on a strict feeding, potty, and nap schedule. So currently the puppies are "in-training" is what we like to say. But full potty training will be finished at their new forever home when they learn their new layout, home routine, and potty-training words you use.
Our babies are well-socialized and loved before they leave us. Once they are ready to go, they will leave with a puppy gift bag filled with a small supply of kibble, a toy, a soft blanket, and a red folder containing important paperwork such as: their up-to-date vet record and 30 days of free pet insurance from Trupanion.