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The breeding of each litter is carefully controlled. I take time to evaluate each parents personality traits, pedigree, size, as well as other physical attributes. I also factor in trainability and desire to please, retrieve drive and health clearance.
Taking Care of Mom
From the moment of breeding, the females begin a prenatal regiment including the use of vitamins and high quality food to ensure the best possible health for the puppies. Daily walks and exercise ensures the mother is happy and healthy and prepares muscles for delivery. As delivery nears, I move her into the whelping suite where I monitor her health closely and carefully supervise the delivery to ensure the best safety for the puppies and the mother. Some C-sections are performed for the safety of the mother and her puppies.
Healthy Growth
From the time the puppies are born through the first five weeks, I closely guard the health of puppies and mother. The temperature of their environment is very carefully controlled - as the first 2 weeks are critical to their survival. Each puppy is observed thoroughly to ensure a healthy weight gain, socialization with the litter, and socialization with humans including bio-sensoring. I do my best to ensure that all our puppies receive the best start possible.
At 3-weeks of age, I begin the weaning process. I begin feeding the puppies puppy mush food as well as nursing from the mother. All puppies will be weaned onto puppy food by 5-6 weeks of age.
From 2-8 weeks of age, the puppies will be dewormed. On their 6-week birthday, the veterinarian administers overall health wellness. The puppies also receive their first round of shots and their own microchip. From this point on the puppies start eating their meals in a puppy crate, creating a positive first introduction. This helps monitor the health and weight gain of each puppy.
At 7-8 weeks (minimum) the puppies are ready for their new home! I meet with families at my home where they can also meet the parents. I will also meet families at the airport to take their puppies back as carry-ons. Some families choose to have their puppy delivered by a transportation service (via driving) that meet at Ridge View East to pick up the puppy for the family.
Rule of Sevens with Ridge View East Labradors
By seven-weeks old your puppy has:
Been on 7 different surfaces (carpet, concrete, wood vinyl, grass, dirt, gravel wood chips, newspaper etc..)
Played with 7 different types of objects (balls, fabric toys, fuzzy balls, squeaky toys, metal/wooden/paper items etc..)
Been in 7 different locations (front/back yard, basement, kitchen, garage, bathroom, crate, etc..)
Exposed to 7 challenges (climbed a box, gone through a tunnel, climbed up/down stairs, climbed over obstacle, played hide and seek, gone in/out of doorways etc..)
Eaten from 7 different containers (metal, plastic, cardboard, paper, china, frying pan. etc..)
Met and played with 7 new people including children and the elderly.
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