Puppy Rearing
What this section helps with
- Building a structured early socialization program
- Evaluating puppy buyers with confidence and clear criteria
- Preparing comprehensive go-home packets for new owners
- Using temperament testing to match puppies with the right homes
Articles
Puppy Socialization: The Breeder's 0-8 Week Protocol
A structured approach to early socialization — what to introduce, when, and how breeders can give puppies the best start before they go home.
Screening Puppy Buyers: Red & Green Flags
How to evaluate potential puppy buyers — the questions to ask, the answers that matter, and the red flags responsible breeders watch for.
Puppy Go-Home Packet: Complete Guide
Everything to include in a go-home packet — health records, contracts, feeding instructions, and resources that set new owners up for success.
Puppy Temperament Testing (Volhard Method)
How to use the Volhard temperament test to evaluate puppy personalities at 7 weeks — what each test measures and how to interpret the results.
How to use this section
Start with the socialization protocol early — ideally before puppies open their eyes. The buyer screening and go-home packet articles are most useful as you approach the 6-8 week mark. Use temperament testing at 7 weeks to help match puppies with the right families.
Good rearing is proactive, not reactive. These articles help you plan ahead so that every puppy leaves your program set up for success.