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Our Program

It will be important for puppies to be exposed to all the types of people, sounds, flooring, animals, etc. that they will encounter as an adult.  Doing so ensures that the puppy has associated positive experiences with all and thus is going to be friendlier and more stable.  My program for socialization is summarized below.  This is a program I have compiled from subject matter experts and is not proprietary.  I have utilized information from well-known trainers like Karen Pryor and Puppy Culture.  But there are also numerous trainers that are not famous and offer important insights you can't get from a book.  

The puppy area will contain a rotating array of items and include an indoor area and outside area.  Sounds will be presented as an audio CD first to identify puppies that have natural sound aversion, and then I will desensitize before exposure to actual noise making item (not CD) which includes the accompanying percussive sound waves.  This takes time.  This takes effort.  This makes a better dog.  
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We have added certain elements to a program upon request in order to identify puppies with a predisposition to certain sports.  We can identify pups that show a predisposition to birds, nose work, human scent, water, horses, livestock, tugging, retrieval etc.  So if you have an interest in a certain sport let us know and we can add it to our litter raising to help identify the best dog for you. 
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Puppy Culture DVD

Flooring

Linoleum
Porcelain tile
Corrugated tin
Gapped wood slats
Wood ramp
Wood steps
Carpet
Wobble board
Sand
Dirt
Grass
​Gravel
Chain link fencing (horizontal)
Pavement
Asphalt
​Metal
​Brick
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People

Infant 
Toddler 
Child under 10 years
Teenager
Adults
Elderly
Minorities
​Groups of 4+
People wearing costumes, sunglasses, hats, heavy coats, and holding packages 

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Sounds

TV
Washing Machine
Dehumidifier
Vacuum
Dish washer
Dryer
Fire Alarm
Car horns
Crying baby
Dogs barking
Thunder
Fireworks
​Ocean Waves
​Train
​Dropped pans
​Lawn mower
Rain
Electronic toy
​Baby crying
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Environment

Cat
Rabbit
Horse
Chicken
Car ride
Crate
Hanging fabric/toys
Battery operated toys
Woods
Hills
Fields
Unrelated dogs
​Fire
​Vet's office
​Chain link fencing
City sidewalk
Skateboards
Bicycles
Vacuum
​Deer
Water/swimming
​Beach
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  • Home
  • Dogs
    • Rainbow Bridge
    • Studs
    • Ladies
    • Bred By >
      • 2019 Litter- Monty Python
      • 2016 Astronaut Litter
      • Available Adults
      • Poodle Breed
    • Health Guarantee
  • Training
    • My puppy training program
  • Links
    • Activities
    • Dr Dodds Vaccine Protocals
    • Health Tested Puppies from Conscientious Breeders
    • Choosing a Service Dog
    • To Spay or Not to Spay?
    • Health Tested Poodles on FB
    • Flying with a puppy
  • Contact