 The Uptown Puppy ™ Socialization Program
Everyone that meets our puppies says they are the friendliest and sweetest dog they have ever seen. We have oodles of letters from trainers and vets that are very impressed with the work we have done to prepare our pups for their next step in life. This is our unique socialization program, we call "The Uptown Puppy™". Our program is a two part system that involves two dedicated parties for guaranteed success. US and YOU! That's right. We provide the groundwork using our effective process that instills strong bonding instincts. Then, when you bring home your puppy, we give you our hand-written instructions to follow-up with at home, thus completing our program and then you have your own, Uptown Puppy!
We believe that each and every puppy deserves the best start we can give it, in order for it to be the best puppy for our very discriminating families. We are front-runners in the area of puppy socialization and rearing. Our goal is to produce loving, intelligent puppies with strong bonding instincts. This is the very reason we choose to breed only a select few litters a year. Our litters are carefully planned and raised, where we spend countless hours interacting, handing, and observing our puppies. The success of this program is evident in our strong, thriving, and extremely social puppies. Don't settle for run of the mill when choosing your next puppy!
{Our Part: STEP 1}
Every puppy is raised using the following socialization methods::
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Bio-Sensor /Super Dog Program (explained on adoption policy page)
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Temperament testing
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Sound Socialization Program
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Daily handling and introduction to various stimuli
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Daily scheduled outings and playtime outdoors (weather permitting)
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Occasional trips in the car to acclimate to motion
Introduction to a crate to help ease the first day in their forever home - The Uptown Method™ of potty Training---our unique whelping and play area, modeled after Wolves.
Our puppies are not raised in a kennel, but in our designated Puppy Nursery, where they are taught from birth using our tried and true Uptown Method™ of potty training. After years of working with puppies and studying canine development, we have designed a new whelping box and design that encourages pups to use a designated area for pottying, sleeping, eating and play.
In addition, pups receive scheduled daily playtime in our kitchen and main level of the house house. They are closely monitored for accidents and immediate corrections. We never give pups full access to the house without supervision. This reinforces our philosophy of keeping an immaculate area for the pups to learn and explore safely. We are devoted to our puppies and feel this is the best way to produce quality puppies. There is not one single household sound that these puppies have not experienced in their formative weeks. They are handled by people of all ages, touched from nose to tail, so they are very familiar with human touch. All puppies will have received our utmost attention to their development and growth, cleanliness and nutrition, schedules and potty training. That is our promise! Don't believe us? Take a moment to read through our letters from our Families of the Month. Everyone reports back to us that each person that encounters our puppies are absolutely amazed at how socialized and friendly they are. That doesn't happen this often by chance. That is the result of our dedication to our puppies and our families.
Your puppy will be desensitized to the following sounds::
sirens
children playing & screaming
veterinarian's office
traffic
groomer
normal home sounds
television
various other animal sounds
radio/music
gunshots
fireworks
large airport
thunderstorms
kennel sounds
machines & tools found in garage
train track sounds & whistle
infants crying
small airport
typical day camp noises
several other sounds pup will encounter in a lifetime
Sound socialization training can make a positive impact on the quality of life for your new puppy. Your puppy will learn to accept and be perfectly at ease with sounds in general. They will not be fearful, nervous, or uncomfortable by environmental sounds or stimuli once they are ready to go home with you!
{Your Part: Step 2} When you bring your puppy home, you will receive our Uptown Puppy Manual™ within it is your written instructions for success! This is your handbook for raising your Uptown Dog's Puppy. We have taken the time to detail everything you need to take-over the reigns as your puppy's pack leader. Now it is UP TO YOU to make it work. We have detailed all the areas of raising a puppy that will guarantee success. Your Uptown Puppy Manual™ Includes:- First Day Home
- Vaccination and medical records
- Guarantee
- Housebreaking 101
- Simple Dog Commands
- Uptown Dog's 7 Day Crate Training Schedule
- Socialization Schedule
- Canine Growth Chart
- Grooming and Feeding instructions.......and more!
Your next step----Puppy Obedience and Kindergarten Classes for the Family::
Training is important for you and your dog. Start early - we recommend Puppy Kindergarten at 10 weeks of age. Early intervention is crucial for socialization and education, and it's fun!
Many breeders offer a two week training course for 8 week old pups, where they charge families to have a puppy sent to a trainer for a couple weeks before shipping. We do not partake in this practice as we feel this is a crucial element of proper ownership, something that the family needs take responsibility for. Why? There are several reasons we feel families need to train the pup themselves. Here are a few:
- Training class is not just for puppy, it is for YOU! A well trained dog loses its skills if they are not properly applied
- A way to bond as a family with your puppy
- Being involved in a puppy training class not only trains the puppy, but it helps the humans in the family learn together how to train their new puppy APPROPRIATELY.
- Learn through experience, the right and wrong way to discipline your puppy, with a trainer to oversee your progress
- If you are having any behavior issues, the trainer can assist you and help you nip them in the bud as they are starting
Most importantly---we feel that every family should experience how to train a pup the good old fashioned way---through work and daily practice. There are some things in life that just cannot be bought for a price. The experience and bonding you will receive from puppy class is priceless.
Training is an on-going commitment. We firmly believe in Basic and Advanced training courses as a follow-up to Puppy Kindergarten.
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