It used to be that purchasing a pup over the internet was always from a broker or mill, but that has changed now that most businesses are found on the web so it is super important to do your homework and make sure that you are working with a professional reputable breeder that loves and cares for their puppies. We think that we have made it easy for you to see how we care about what we do. We do not have in home visits. There’s plenty of pictures and videos for you to see our home environment.
All about the puppies:
All of our puppies are handled daily from birth and given loads of love, cuddling and positive stimulation. When they are old enough, usually at 5 weeks of age, they spend time outside their sleeping pens and in other parts of the house as well as outside (weather permitting), adjusting to life with lots of fun, activity and a variety of different noises. None of our dogs or puppies are EVER kept in a kennel, basement or barn. Our puppies are born and raised in our (puppy room) until they go home to you.
Mom and Puppy Care: All of our dogs live in the home with either us or with our wonderful Guardian Families as a member of the family. I am lucky enough to be able to stay home where I have the time to make sure our puppies get special TLC from the minute they are born. They are born in a beautiful whelping pen that was built with the comfort of the mom and pups in mind. Moms can come and go as they need, for food, water, go potty, or just stretch their legs. Their special bedding is changed at least twice daily to make sure that Mom and pups are dry and comfortable. We are always running load of wash daily to keep up. I sleep in the room with them for the first two weeks making sure that the pups are always warm, able to snuggle with mom and not stuck behind her, (a sad but not uncommon occurrence if left unsupervised) and are nursing well. They are watched over constantly and held often from birth. Our moms also get nourishing high quality puppy food, plus added protein chicken & chicken hearts, plain Greek yogurt, and occasional sardines to give her added calcium, protein, DHA to enhance their strength and to ensure her pups get a good supply of nice rich milk while nursing. Our Moms are treated like queens and always allowed full access to the puppies at all times of the day and night. A puppy’s access to its Mom is crucial and one of the most important things needed to ensure a healthy, happy, well adjusted pup.
At Golden Acres we have adopted the Early Neurological Stimulation to start our new pups off. The U.S. Military developed this "Bio Sensory" program for their new puppies in an effort to improve the performance of their dogs. It became known as the "Super Dog" program! Based on years of research, it was found that early neurological stimulation exercises could have important and lasting effects. Their studies confirmed that there are specific time periods early in life when neurological stimulation has optimum results. This window of time begins on the third day of life and lasts till the sixteenth day. It is believed that this interval of time is a period of rapid neurological growth and development. (Remember that puppies at this age don't yet have their eyes open nor can the hear!). It's development utilized five exercises while handling each puppy one at a time, once per day. Each of the five exercises last only 3-5 seconds. You complete all five before starting on the next pup.
Continued routine holding, nail trimming, and later play and socialization are maintained at all age levels.
Five ve benefits have been observed in canines that were exposed to the Bio Sensor stimulation exercises.
- Tactile stimulation ~ gently stimulate (tickles) between the toes using a QTip. 3-5 sec.
- Head held erect ~ using both hands gently hold the pup perpendicular to the ground, so it's head is above its tail. 3-5 sec.
- Head pointed down ~ using both hands gently hold the pup so the head is reversed and is pointed down. 3-5 sec.
- Sublime position ~ gently hold the pup so it's back is resting in the palm of both your hands with its muzzle facing the ceiling. 3-5 sec.
- Thermal stimulation ~ using a damp towel that has cooled in the refrigerator for five minutes, place the pup on the towel, feet down. Do not restrain the pup from moving. 3-5 sec.
Continued routine holding, nail trimming, and later play and socialization are maintained at all age levels.
Five ve benefits have been observed in canines that were exposed to the Bio Sensor stimulation exercises.
- Improved cardio vascular performance (heart rates)
- stronger heart beats
- stronger adrenal glands
- more tolerance to stress
- greater resistance to disease
As our puppies grow: Once they start to get up and around, (usually about 4 weeks or so), they are often moved out into the main living room part of our home for more stimulation and to get used to normal life in a busy household. Having a large play area in the hub of our home is a great way for the puppies to get acclimated to life in YOUR home. They quickly learn that the normal noises of an active family, from TV and vacuuming, to an occasional crash in the kitchen are nothing to be afraid of. You can’t teach them that if they are raised our of sight. Our home is probably much like your home and we want them to have as easy an adjustment as possible.
Getting a great head-start: In addition to Early Neural Stimulation that helps your new puppy with socialization, your puppy will be introduced to a crate. We put an open crate in with the puppies once they are walking and they quickly learn that this is a great place to play and rest. Crate training is an important part of training a puppy for safety reasons and we do what we can to make this part of your life as easy as we can.
Your puppy will be microchipped and will come with the enrollment registration form for you to sign up with for their lifetime contact info. Usually a one time fee of $28. This microchip is easily read by any vet or animal control agency and is an essential part of returning your dog to you if he or she is ever lost or stolen!
Your puppy will be seen by our Veterinarian for a thorough check-up before being released to you with their first puppy shot done. You will need your puppy seen by your vet for puppy shot #2 & #3.
Your puppy will have multiple de-wormings done before going home.
Your puppy will have multiple de-wormings done before going home.
Your puppy will go home with:
-First puppy vaccination and deworming.
-Microchip enrollment form for registering your puppies microchip that has been provided.
-Two year limited genetic health warranty.
-Cuddle blanket with scent from momma & litter mates for comfort.
-Toy appropriate for puppy.
-Collar/leash for the beginning training stages.
-Knowing you can always call for any help or advise to Golden Acres.
-Microchip enrollment form for registering your puppies microchip that has been provided.
-Two year limited genetic health warranty.
-Cuddle blanket with scent from momma & litter mates for comfort.
-Toy appropriate for puppy.
-Collar/leash for the beginning training stages.
-Knowing you can always call for any help or advise to Golden Acres.
After you receive your puppy:
We are here to help you with any questions you may have along the way! If you are having a question about care or training we will always be here to offer whatever advice or assistance we can.
We understand that sometimes circumstances may arise that would make it difficult for you to keep your pet, therefore we will always be here to assist with re-homing if it ever becomes necessary for you to part with your Golden Acres puppy.
We understand that sometimes circumstances may arise that would make it difficult for you to keep your pet, therefore we will always be here to assist with re-homing if it ever becomes necessary for you to part with your Golden Acres puppy.