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Puppy Training and Conditioning

Early puppy evaluation and socialization are critical for proper development. We utilize many different techniques to ensure this outcome including determining at an early age the puppy's character or suitablilty for future occupation, for example as a pet/companion or serious police work.

We adapt our evaluations from may sources including: Volhards The Puppy Aptitude Test which reliably measures dominance versus submission, independence versus social attraction and working potential; Donovan's work on the components of a strong working dog temperament which describes five instincts and core components of working dogs; Piantadosi-Ward on raising working dogs which gives many practical examples of evaluating working dogs for tracking, police, search and rescue as well as utility work. These evaluation tools are discussed with new puppy owners in order to match the best temperament and character to the potential role in family or work environment.

We feel it is important to emphasize that our puppies are whelped and raised in a home environment. We maintain a minimal number of dogs at one time to allow for more specialized attention. Puppies are stimulated, handled and socialized beginning at three weeks of age. In addition, special focus is placed on introducing them to many different situations in a supportive, positive manner.

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Training

As part of our desire to maintain an on going relationship with our owners, we offer Schutzhund training and titleing and behavioral problem solving.

We believe that training and living with dogs is all about communication, boundaries, and consistent behavior-- consistent communication with your dog will result in consistent response.

We believe all dogs want to do well and learn best with positive reinforcement and consequence to the wrong behavior.

We believe that timing and the magnitude of both positive and negative reinforcement is critical and represents the area where most people have problems. In most cases, training needs to be tailored to the dog.

We also believe the behaviorist theory that dogs are pack animals and most of their knowledge and base behavior comes from that beginning. Different breeds of dogs have different abilities, skills and tendencies which affect their training. It is also important to understand that past behaviors and situations may influence the success of training.

Partner Leon Luszcz has been training for service work and Schutzhund competition for over 25 years. He is available for private training sessions for sport, competition, and certification. We also offer on-going puppy training, obedience and problem behavior advice. Leon will help clients select and import adult dogs for personal protection, service, or companions.

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