How Our Puppies are raised

Our Miniature American Shepherd and Standard Poodle puppies are raised the same way. We focus on raising healthy, happy and well-socialized dogs. We are devoted to ensuring our puppies get the best possible start to their lives. All of our puppies are raised with Puppy Culture,ENS, ESI, puppy aptitude tested, enriched with daily socialization, and cuddles. Our puppies are raised in our home and are bred to be the ultimate companions. Our goal is to ensure our puppies have the best of both worlds - superior intelligence, health and beauty.

All parent dogs receive full genetic, orthopedic, and temperament testing. Our dogs live in our home and are a part of our family. Because our dogs are raised and reside in our home vs. a kennel we may only have a litter available once a year, sometimes every other year.

What is ENS?

Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS), also known as the "Bio Sensor" or "Super Dog" program, is a scientifically-backed method of stimulating and developing the neurological systems of newborn puppies. By exposing puppies to carefully designed exercises during their critical early stages of development, typically between days 3 and 16, ENS promotes the growth of neural pathways and synapses, resulting in numerous benefits. ENS enhances the overall brain function of puppies, leading to improved problem-solving abilities, increased learning capacity, and better adaptability to new environments and challenges. Moreover, puppies that have received ENS tend to exhibit enhanced stress resilience, improved social skills, and a stronger bond with humans. By incorporating ENS into our breeding practices, we prioritize the holistic development and long-term well-being of our puppies, ensuring they have the best start in life and become well-rounded companions.

What is ESI?

Early Scent Introduction (ESI) is a specialized program designed to introduce newborn puppies to various scents at an early age. By exposing them to different smells during their critical developmental period, typically from 3 to 16 days old, ESI aims to harness and enhance their innate sense of smell. This process helps puppies develop a strong olfactory system and a keen ability to discriminate between scents. ESI has numerous benefits for puppies, including the development of their scent detection abilities, making them more adept at tasks such as search and rescue, tracking, and even medical scent detection. Puppies who received ESI have increased confidence and mental stability as adults. ESI may reduce the risk of behavior issues long term. By implementing ESI into our breeding program, we give our puppies an advantage by nurturing their natural olfactory talents and preparing them for their future as a companion, or training and working roles where their exceptional sense of smell can truly shine.

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