We believe that every puppy deserves a start that enables, empowers, and equips them for their lives beyond the 8 weeks they are in our care. 

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From birth, our puppies are handled daily, and start on Early Neurological Stimulation(ENS) and Early Scent Introduction(ESI) at just 3 days old. This helps our puppies build a health stress adaptation response and develop their sense of, and response to scents. For families seeking a medical alert or allergy detection dog, pups are able to be imprinted on those specific scents at this time. 

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When puppies are between 2-3 weeks old we begin our 10 step handling routine, bringing a sense of familiarity to having their paws, ears, tails, and faces experiencing human touch. 

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At 4-5 weeks we begin potty training and crate training. *This does not mean your puppy will be fully potty trained or crate trained, but rather the foundations have been set for an easier transition into your home. 

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Our curriculum also includes: Bathtime + grooming, nail trims, car rides, handling by kids, socialization to cats, new textures, loud sounds like fireworks and vacuums, manding(learning to sit when asking for attention or food) yes/no commands, + confidence building/agility. 

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During this time we are also learning each puppy as an individual, and considering what type of family or individual would best match their unique skill sets and personalities. We want our puppies in forever homes and the best way we can do that is by making sure we know our pups, and they are getting connected with their perfect match. Click the Application button below to start the process of bringing home your new Heart Dog.

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