Our Care & Facilities
One of the most common questions we get is, “How or where is my puppy raised?” Let me take a moment to show you.
First and foremost, we believe in letting our dogs be dogs. Meeting both their physical and emotional needs every day is extremely important to us. This means our dogs do NOT live in isolated kennels! While we do kennel our dogs at night for their safety (and my sanity), during the day they are free to run, play, and move in and out as they please.
Our adult dogs have their own dedicated “dog room,” and all of our moms whelp and raise their puppies in our dining room, so the pups are always part of the family environment. Once potty training begins, puppies move to the dog room, where they learn to use both the litter box and the doggy door.
Though all of our adults are current on yearly vaccinations and boosters, we do not allow our puppies on real grass until they have had at least their first set of shots. Instead, we have safe, clean turf play yards for them to enjoy until they are ready. Nutrition is also a top priority. Our adult dogs enjoy a combination of low-fat kibble and fun raw toppers like fresh goat’s milk, eggs, and beef. Moms receive a higher-protein kibble, daily vitamins, and goat’s milk. Prenatal care is extremely important to us, and we take pride in giving our puppies the very best start even before they are born.
Another way we ensure our puppies are successful is raising our puppies with Puppy Culture this giving them the best possible start in life—helping them grow into confident, happy, and well-adjusted adult dogs. This approach, created by Jane Killion, focuses on early socialization, emotional development, and gentle, positive experiences that set the stage for a lifetime of learning and love.
Early Experiences Shape a Lifetime
From the moment puppies are born, every sight, sound, and touch matters. Puppy Culture introduces puppies to:
New sights like moving objects and different shapes
Everyday sounds in a safe and controlled way
Different textures and gentle handling to make grooming, vet visits, and human touch a positive experience
These experiences are carefully timed during a puppy’s early weeks, when their brains are most ready to explore and learn.
Building Confidence and Emotional Strength
Puppy Culture isn’t just about exposure—it’s about teaching puppies how to handle life with calm confidence. Through short, gentle challenges, like walking across a new surface or hearing a new sound, puppies learn that new experiences can be exciting rather than scary. This emotional foundation lasts a lifetime, helping dogs stay resilient in new situations.
Starting Before Birth
Even before puppies arrive, their emotional and behavioral development begins. A calm, affectionate environment for the mother can positively influence the puppies’ temperament. Once they are born, daily gentle handling, enrichment, and social contact continue this foundation, nurturing well-rounded little personalities from the very start.
A Lifelong Foundation
Puppies raised with Puppy Culture grow up ready to enjoy the world with confidence. They are more likely to:
Explore new situations with curiosity, not fear
Interact positively with people and other dogs
Adapt to changes in their environment calmly
Learn quickly and enjoy training
A Team Effort Between Breeder and Owner
Puppy Culture is a partnership. Breeders provide the enriched environment and foundational experiences, and new puppy parents continue the lessons at home. This teamwork ensures your puppy grows into the joyful, confident companion you’ve been dreaming of.
In short, Puppy Culture is about nurturing puppies with love, patience, and structure—giving them everything they need to become happy, confident dogs who thrive in the world and in your home.
