Our puppies are born and raised in the home, where they’re surrounded by everyday sights, sounds, and smells.

This ensures they grow up comfortable and confident in a family setting. As they mature, they gradually transition to safe outdoor play areas where they can explore, build strength, and experience nature — all under careful supervision.

We start with Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS) and Early Scent Introduction (ESI), proven programs that support healthy brain development and strong temperaments.

- ENS begins at 3 days old and continues through 16 days. Each day, puppies are gently exposed to five short exercises designed to strengthen their stress response, improve heart and immune function, and boost adaptability later in life.

- ESI is introduced at the same time, exposing each puppy to a new scent daily to encourage curiosity, scent recognition, and future field aptitude.

These exercises help create puppies that are confident, eager learners, and capable of handling new experiences calmly and willingly.

As puppies grow, they’re exposed to a variety of environments, textures, and sounds; everything from household noises and grooming tools to birds, water, and mild training setups. We introduce new challenges at the right developmental stages to build resilience and self-assurance without overwhelming them.

Every litter also experiences:

Crate training foundations — short, positive sessions to prepare them for easy transitions into their new homes.

Sound desensitization — gentle exposure to everyday and field noises (thunder, wings, gunfire recordings, etc.) to prevent noise sensitivity.

Early bird and wing introduction — sparking that natural prey drive in a fun, controlled way.

Surface and environment variety — grass, gravel, water, wood, indoor floors, and more to build sure-footedness and adaptability.

Our puppies are handled and loved daily. They’re introduced to adults, children, and other dogs in structured ways that help them learn appropriate boundaries and confidence around people and animals alike.

We follow Puppy Culture-inspired protocols; encouraging problem-solving, startle recovery, and enrichment that strengthens their minds as much as their bodies.

By the time they go home, each puppy is used to:
- Short solo time in crates and pens
- Learning their name
- Beginning recall
- Riding calmly in a vehicle
- Exploring new environments with curiosity instead of fear

Our puppies receive hands-on care and consistent monitoring from birth to go-home day. Each is dewormed at 2, 4, 6, and 8 weeks and carefully tracked for weight, growth, and development.

Puppies receive a NeoPar Parvovirus vaccine at 6 weeks, followed by their first DHPP and Bordetella vaccines at 8 weeks during their go-home veterinary exam. They are also microchipped, given a complete health record, and introduced to nail trims, baths, and grooming to ensure early comfort with handling.

At pickup, families receive a puppy packet including:
- Veterinary health record & microchip registration info
- Sample of current food
- Familiar-scented blanket or toy
- Care and training guide
- Access to a ZigZag Puppy Training course (30 days free or 12-month premium plan)
- Lifetime breeder support