Pioneer Puppies

Third significant period is from day 50 to 91 (seven to twelve weeks)

It is critical to the puppy's mental and psychological development for the puppy
to remain with their mother and littermates until week 8; the puppy learns dog
behavior - identifies as being a dog, proper dog conduct relative to biting,
leadership, body posture, language and socialization� a puppy adopted out
before 8 weeks may develop behavioral problems, may be more nervous or
aggressive, more prone to barking and biting, and may have a difficult time with
socialization and training.

* At approximately eight/nine weeks, puppies start experiencing fear and become
startled in situations or around objects that did not alarm them prior to now; it is
perfectly normal behavior and does not mean you will have a fearful dog.
Traumatic, frightening or painful situations have to be avoided at this age for they
tend to give lasting impressions; positive reinforcement and training will help the
puppy through this stage.

* By seven to nine weeks the puppy is refining their physical skills and
coordination, including housetraining, and full use of their senses.

*By nine to twelve weeks they are refining reactions, social skills and exploring
the environment, spaces and objects. This is the best age to introduce the puppy
in a positive way to as many people things or noises as possible, especially
those which he will encounter late in life; persons of different stature of
clothing/hats, children, cats, other dogs, vacuum cleaner, traffic and so forth,
however the following needs to be strongly considered when socializing a puppy
at this age; until nine weeks of age the puppy is most vulnerable to diseases
such as parvo, distemper, and hepatitis and can be fatal to puppies; the time to
worry most is the period after the mother's protection ends between six to eight
weeks, and until after the second vaccine takes effect. Prevention is the best
cure; ask your vet if they are familiar with any recent outbreaks of
diseases/viruses or of anything that may be fatal to your puppy; remember
puppies are very curious at this age and are sniffing everything, putting objects
in their mouth and if certain precautions are not taken the puppy can be exposed
to harmful even fatal diseases; maintain a clean environment for your puppy by
ensuring people who come in contact with your puppy have clean hands,
clothing during the time your puppy is vulnerable. By twelve weeks puppies
usually have received two to three vaccine sets and can safely interact with other
vaccinated puppies and dogs.

Our puppies come with a life time Genetic Health Guarantee. If there is a
confirmed genetic defect in the pup we will replace it from the next available
litter from a breeding of your choice.

Puppies will be ready for their new homes between 8 and 9 weeks of age.
Please take your new puppy to the vet within the first 72 hrs of receiving
him/her for the Health Guarantee to be valid. Confirmation is required from
your vet via phone call or written for guarantee to be valid.

A deposit is required to reserve a puppy; balance must be paid one week
prior to pups release. If for some reason you are unable to take your puppy
from the litter you choose, your deposit would then be carried over to the
next available littler; sorry deposits are non refundable.

Breeders reserve the right to first pick male and/or female of any litter.

Our Dogs are Registered ARF and IOEBA