How we give your puppy the best chance to thrive
Majestic Woods Swissies uses a comprehensive training program designed to give puppies the best possible chance of thriving in our modern world. You will see many of these activities if you follow videos on our Facebook or Instagram pages.
Here are some key tenets:
Communication (Dog and Human Language): Protocols focus on teaching puppies’ effective communication. This includes understanding both dog language (such as body cues and vocalizations) and human language. By fostering clear communication, puppies learn to express their needs and feelings without resorting to undesirable behaviors.
Emotional Stability (Coping with Fear, Stress, and Frustration): Puppies are exposed to various stimuli during their critical developmental period. We emphasize gradual exposure to different environments, sounds, and experiences. This helps puppies build emotional resilience and cope effectively with fear, stress, and frustration.
Habituation (Familiarity with a Wide Range of Things): Early exposure to diverse situations and objects is crucial. We encourage introducing puppies to various surfaces, textures, people, animals, and everyday items. Habituation ensures that puppies become comfortable and adaptable in different contexts.
Enrichment (Embracing Novelty and Challenges): Puppies thrive when they encounter novelty and engage in problem-solving. This promotes enrichment activities that stimulate their minds and bodies. We include puzzle toys, sensory experiences, and positive challenges.
Health (Developing Neurologically Sound Ways): Proper physical and mental health is essential. In those early days after birth, we use early neurological stimulation (ENS), and during development use age-appropriate exercises to support healthy brain development. This contributes to overall well- being.
Skills (Learned Behaviors for Functioning in Human Society): We also cover practical skills such as leash walking, crate training, and basic obedience. These skills enable puppies to interact positively with humans and navigate their environment effectively. We encourage our puppy buyers to continue these developmental skills.
In summary, Majestic Woods Swissies aims to raise socially confident, emotionally stable, and adaptable puppies by integrating these tenets into their early development. It’s a valuable approach for responsible dog owners who want to provide the best start for their furry companions!
