Puppy Curriculum
We follow the BAB curriculum guide. This curriculum focuses on the exposure and socialization of puppies. Insuring that we produce confident and well adjusted puppies that will thrive in any home. This program follows the developmental stages as the puppies grow. We start at just 3 days old and continue until you bring them home. We provide you with a strong foundation and offer you guidance and support to continue what we have started.
Please read on for more detailed information on the curriculum.
Neonatal
3-13 Days old
Early Neurological Stimulation
Improves cardiovascular performance
Strengthens the heart and adrenal glands
Increases stress tolerance and resistance to disease
Early Sent Introduction
Increases nose awareness and confidence
Transitional Period
14-27 Days Old
Noise Exposure
Handling Exercises
Designated Potty Area
Gentle and safe exposure item within the whelping box
Group Crate Exposure
Socialization Period
28-34 Days Old
Expand Space
Noise Exposure
Increased Handling Exercises
Exposure Activities: Movement, Texture, and Size
Individual Crate Exposure
Problem Solving
35-41 Days Old
Noise Exposure
Increased Handling Excursuses
Exposure Activities: in, around, over, under, new spaces, and things with wheels.
Individual Crate Exposure
Temperament Traits
42-56 Days Old
Noise Exposure
Increased Handling Exercises
Exposure Activities: Brain games, water play, car rides, and other dogs.
Individual Crate Exposure
Puppy Evaluations
50-60 Days Old
Puppy evaluations tell us each puppies temperament traits. This helps us place them with their ideal family. These temperament traits include: Assertiveness, Confidence, Motivation, Resilience, Energy Level, Touch Tolerance, Prey Drive, Sound Sensitivity, Human Focus, Sight Sensitivity, and Tenderhearted.
Additional Training and Exposure
Introduction to
Potty Training
Walking on a leash
Crate Training
Grooming
Sound Exposure
Fireworks
Thunderstorms
Monster Trucks
Dirt Bikes
Tractor
Power Tools
Vacuum
Music
Children Yelling