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We use the Volhard Puppy Aptitude Test. This test is used as an indicator as
to what temperament the puppy may have. Genetic inheritance, as well as
the environment in which the puppy lives and is raised in, plays a huge role
in his development. Proper handling, socialization and overall care is part of
the environmental factors that come into play during the puppy's life. If a
puppy is treated inhumanely, no amount of genetic inheritance is going to
make a difference --- that puppy will not be the puppy he would have
normally been, if he wasn't treated so badly. It is also not to the benefit of
the puppy, or new owner, if their personalities do not match. A shy puppy
will not thrive in an environment that is loud, chaotic or with a person that
has a short temper and no patience. On the other hand, a hard headed puppy
will be a disaster if he is placed with a person that is of submissive nature.
That puppy will grow up to run the owner's life.
We spend lots of time with our puppies and we know their personalities. We
match the puppy with the owner. The majority of the time, the puppy is
chosen specifically for their color (this is why we do not charge more for
particular colors, like most do) and nothing else. Many buyers become
apprehensive, and even angry, when we decline to sell them a particular
puppy that they have chosen. It isn't personal, it's just that we know the
puppy and from listening to what the buyer wants, we know that particular
puppy isn't going to work for that particular person. We strive for a
partnership between the person and puppy, for it's a long-term commitment
and shouldn't be taken lightly. We would rather decline selling a puppy,
rather than placing one in the wrong environment.
We continually strive to produce genetically, mentally and physically stable
puppies. The ultimate goal is happiness between the new owner and the puppy.
A puppy that best suits them, their family and their need or want is without
doubt the best combination.
to what temperament the puppy may have. Genetic inheritance, as well as
the environment in which the puppy lives and is raised in, plays a huge role
in his development. Proper handling, socialization and overall care is part of
the environmental factors that come into play during the puppy's life. If a
puppy is treated inhumanely, no amount of genetic inheritance is going to
make a difference --- that puppy will not be the puppy he would have
normally been, if he wasn't treated so badly. It is also not to the benefit of
the puppy, or new owner, if their personalities do not match. A shy puppy
will not thrive in an environment that is loud, chaotic or with a person that
has a short temper and no patience. On the other hand, a hard headed puppy
will be a disaster if he is placed with a person that is of submissive nature.
That puppy will grow up to run the owner's life.
We spend lots of time with our puppies and we know their personalities. We
match the puppy with the owner. The majority of the time, the puppy is
chosen specifically for their color (this is why we do not charge more for
particular colors, like most do) and nothing else. Many buyers become
apprehensive, and even angry, when we decline to sell them a particular
puppy that they have chosen. It isn't personal, it's just that we know the
puppy and from listening to what the buyer wants, we know that particular
puppy isn't going to work for that particular person. We strive for a
partnership between the person and puppy, for it's a long-term commitment
and shouldn't be taken lightly. We would rather decline selling a puppy,
rather than placing one in the wrong environment.
We continually strive to produce genetically, mentally and physically stable
puppies. The ultimate goal is happiness between the new owner and the puppy.
A puppy that best suits them, their family and their need or want is without
doubt the best combination.
Training the stock dog
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