At Wyndance Goldens we do not breed often, so when we do, we make it our full time job. We take raising puppies seriously - because we know beginning experiences form the foundation for their lives. We look at the "whole puppy" and focus on enriching each one of them from the earliest possible moment. We know that the best possible start in life consists of many factors including nutrition, stimulation, grooming, socialization, patience and love. Once the puppies reach three days of age, and both mom and babies have had plenty of rest and quiet time together, we being early neurological stimulation using the Bio-Sensor Method. There are five benefits to early handling and stimulation none of which occur naturally at this stage of life (day 3-16).

  1. Improved cardio vascular performance (heart rate)
  2. Stronger heart beats
  3. Stronger adrenal glands
  4. More tolerance to stress
  5. Greater resistance to disease
This early stimulation, along with handling, socialization and a highly enriched environment help the puppies transition to their new families less stressful.

At approximately three weeks of age, when the puppy's ears and eyes are open, the whelping box is moved to the main kitchen area with a play area attached where they are exposed to many different surfaces, sounds, toys, colors, and movable items. This type of stimulating environment is essential to learning, building resiliency and creating confidence in each puppy. At this time housetraining begins as they have separate areas for play and potty.

At four weeks of age, we allow new Wyndance puppy owners to come visit and help socialize the puppies and bond with them, although they will not know which puppy will be theirs yet. This is where the new puppy owners' education also begins, and topics such as diet, vaccinating and training are discussed. Between 4-5 weeks of age (weather permitting), the puppies go outside to play in a seperate fenced area complete with "puppy agility" equipment. Our Spring and Summer babies also have a "baby pool" where they learn to view water as fun. When the weather does not cooperate, we have a large indoor "puppy room" complete with toys, crates and a bell/door to the outside.

At seven weeks of age, the puppies are temperament tested. We use the Volhard Temperament Test and fellow breeders and trainers help us evaluate each puppy. This information helps us match the right puppy to their new homes.

At eight weeks of age, the puppies are evaluated for structure using Pat Hastings Evaluation Method. With the help of other breeders, we choose show prospect puppies in a litter.

Pet puppies may go to their new homes beginning at 8 weeks of age. Show prospects may be held back longer.

Puppies go home with a New Owner Binder (which includes valuable information, copies of important documents, photos etc.), food, a towel with the scent of littermates/mom, their first puppy vaccination and are microchipped.

As you can see, we put a lot into raising our puppies and we hold our puppy families to the same high standards. We require early socialization and ongoing training to continue the work we started. We do offer beginng puppy training at an additional cost for those who are interested. You may contact Cindi for more information.

Raising a healthy well-balanced dog is a big responsibility and should not be taken lightly. We are always available for support on any issue throughout the lifetime of your dog.
 


Getting Mom used to the whelping box

Ultrasound to confirm pregnancy at 4 weeks gestation
 


Each baby is identified by his/her own color from birth

Kiss after Bio Sensor session
 


The whelping box is kept clean and warm

Special photos are taken for future owners
 


Visitors are allowed beginning at 4 weeks
Wash hands and remove shoes please

Highly nutritious "solid" food begins at around 3.5-4 weeks
 


Puppies are exposed to wire and plastic (below) crates

Yummy goats milk is bottle fed to help the bonding process
and provide extra calories and nutrition
 


Seperate outdoor area for mom and babies

"Puppy Agility" equipment builds coordination and confidence!
 


Puppies become comfortable with being in a crate

Indoor "Puppy Play Room"
 


Our fenced outdoor area

Happy new owners finally getting to take their new addition home!
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