Our goal is to breed quality dogs suitable for the workforce or as family companions.

No matter what you choose your dog for they will ultimately become loving family members and protectors.

 

Adding a new puppy is much like adding a new child to the family. You come home with a happy bundle of fur that is just starting his life. We spend the time needed to give him that good start. With early socialization, introduction to family life, we provide you the puppy with the promise -- now you take this bundle of energy and potential and turning him into a responsible member of society. Proper preparation with both information and supplies will make this a much easier task.

 

We are here to assist new buyers with all of their new-owner questions.

 

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Items first-time puppy buyers will need:

 

  • Safe outdoor enclosure
  • Leash (leather is better)
  • Food and water dishes
  • Food
  • Toys
  • Dog collar (we prefer chain ones for training purposes)
  • Grooming tools: Brush, comb, nail trimmer, bathing supplies
  • Dog crate (makes training easier)

 

House Training Tips

 

To train your dog to eliminate outdoors, start by establishing an elimination spot. In the morning, clip his leash to his collar and take the dog outdoors to his spot for elimination. State commands like "go potty, "hurry up," or "take care of business." After he does his duty, bring the dog inside for food and water. About 15 to 20 minutes after the meal, take the dog outside again for elimination. Puppies may need to be taken out sooner. Take your dog to his "spot" at each elimination time. Maintain a regular feeding, drinking, and elimination schedule.

 

 

One of the most commonly made errors in housetraining is rushing too quickly ahead of your dog. Too much freedom too quickly can cause some confusion. If your dog experiences an accident or two, you will have to back up and slow down.

 

 

Providing your dog or puppy with a crate that is way too large may allow him to relieve himself in one end and sleep in the other. Do not placing food or water in his crate as this will allow him to fill up his bladder and bowel and he will have no choice but to relieve himself in his crate. Make sure you take your dog or puppy outdoors to eliminate on a regular schedule and especially prior to being left for prolonged periods of time.

 

 

Even well trained dogs sometimes have accidents. Clean the accident area with a pet odor neutralizer so your dog won't be tempted to repeat his mistake. Here are some tips to help prevent accidents:  1.) Do not make sudden changes in his diet, 2.) Avoid giving your dog late night snacks, and 3.) Make sure to spend enough time outdoors.

 


 

Crate Training

Crate training is not putting your dog/puppy in a cage or jail, and you are not being cruel if you follow these tips. Dogs feel secure in small, enclosed spaces, like a den. Dog crates make excellent dens. It is a safe place for him to stay when you're away or when you cannot watch them.

 

If you already have a dog at home, where do you find him napping in his deepest sleep? Under the table, desk, chair? They are usually somewhere out of the main household traffic where he has a roof overhead and a little privacy. A well crate trained dog will enjoy their crate, and will seek it out for undisturbed rest even when they do not have to be in there. It is a secure place to call his very own where he can go to rest or get away from it all.

 

There are a few steps in "crate" training and they are as follows:


Choose a crate the same size as your puppy/dog. He should only have enough room to stand up, turn around and lie down comfortable. His crate is for sleeping or for a safe place to be when you cannot be with him. If you get a huge crate for a small dog, he may eliminate in one end and sleep in the other and you will have defeated the whole purpose of using the crate (dogs do not like to eliminate anywhere where they sleep or eat). If you have a puppy that will grow into a 60-70 lb. dog, we suggest that you get the one that will fit him as an adult then make a divider you can move as he grows.


Use a single-word command for your dog to enter his crate, for example, "KENNEL or CRATE"; throw in a treat or piece of kibble; when the dog/puppy enters, praise him and close the door. Increase the time he spends in the crate before you let him back out. Remember, your dog still needs time to play and eliminate. Maintain a regular schedule of trips outdoors so as not to confine him too long. NEVER let them out when they are howling or barking otherwise they will associate their noise with getting out. Attempt to divert their attention with a calm voice.


Generally your puppy can stay in his crate comfortably for several hours, depending on his age. The rule of thumb is to take his age in months, add 1 month, and that's how many hours he should be able to stay in his crate (up to about 8 hours). For example, a 2-month old pup should be comfortable in his crate for about 3 hours.


 


 

Should you have any questions, at any time,  about raising your pup give us a call. We are happy to help!