All pups are raised in our home. We worm pups at 2,4,6 weeks and administer 1st parvo at home, and vet exam at 8wks. All pups are handled daily and will be started with socialization - desensitized to daily life noises - potty pad trained - started on crate training - collar/leash training. We schedule a Vet Exam at 8wks to include vaccinations, worming, microchip, and hands-on physical.
When pups reach the age of 6/7 weeks, we will evaluate each puppies' temperament, food/toy drive, function, and structure. We will then advise families on each pup's personal performance, handler ability, and potential, using Volhard's Puppy Aptitude Testing (PAT), alongside the Avidog Essentials Program.
We will schedule a date/time via face time/video chat at this time and guide families on each available puppy to make the best match possible.
This process ensures that each pup is placed based on a families' lifestyle vs. making a lifetime decision based solely off color/pattern, that can and does change, i.e.: blaze's shrink/widen - fawn lightens/darkens, OR said pup ends up having too much to personality or not enough drive.
Retainers can be basically handled in whatever manner you are comfortable with. Send me an email with any questions. to: rivervalleycanines@gmail.com
Let's be Realistic....All of our pups are amazing and strikingly beautiful!! It's a win - win for all parties.