Meet the Parents

Choosing a breeder is an important decision when adding a puppy to your family. Here are a few of the things we do to ensure the welfare of our puppies and parents.

Health & welfare of the parents

• Regularly exercise the parents
• Feed them high quality food they enjoy
• Genetic & health testing
• OFA testing

Communication

• Always available for a phone call or FaceTime video call
• Send puppy photo updates (and videos upon request)

Family screening

• Don’t accept deposit without approved application
• Match families with puppies using the BAB temperament program

Welcome & transparent

• You are welcome to come visit the puppies and parents

When investigating your breeder ask for a face to face meeting or a video call. It’s often easier to get an accurate picture of the breeder this way instead of relying on text messages and voice calls alone.

Giardia is a parasite found in the small intestines of many species, including dogs. It is very commonly found in puppies and dogs. Giardia is microscopic, which means you can’t find it in your dog’s stool.

We treats every puppy before they leave the our farm. However, sometimes the stress of moving into a new home can cause it to flare up.

Here is some more information about Giardia that you might find helpful.

The first few days of bringing a new puppy home can be overwhelming. These are some tips for you so you can have a smooth transition.

Choose a potty spot

You should start by taking your puppy to an outside spot where you want him to go potty. Be sure to use a command like “go potty” so the puppy can learn. 

Introduce your home one room at a time

Introduce your house to your puppy one room at a time. This will prevent a sensory overload and allows the puppy to get used to its new surroundings slowly.

Introduce family members individually

Try to let your puppy meet each family member individually.

Introduce its sleeping space

Show your puppy their sleeping space, which could either be a crate or a dog bed.

Give chew toys

Puppies like to chew so be sure to provide safe puppy chew toys.

Keep a close eye on your new family member

It’s important for your puppy to stay supervised within the early days.

Start training immediately

It’s critical that your puppy learns rules from the beginning. This is because the more structured and consistent its day is, the better adjusted it will be. Don’t yell or punish the puppy as this will only frighten and confuse it.

Take things slow

Under your supervision, gradually expand the puppy’s environment. With lots of affection, consistent rules and routine, rewards for good behavior, and gentle corrections, your puppy will adjust in no time.