Puppy stuff

There is nothing more fun and rewarding than raising a litter of puppies! But at
Skylark, we take it very seriously, from long before the puppies are born. The
breeding is carefully planned, taking health, temperament, conformation and hunting
ability into consideration. Then when the pups are born, they undergo Early
Neurological Stimulation starting at day 3. They get individual time including clicker-
training from 5 weeks of age on, and also are exposed to noises, birds, walks in the
country, other animals, and a lively home environment. Our children handle and love
the pups from the very beginning. Finally, they are temperament tested, carefully
evaluated and matched to new families, and terribly missed when they go!

We so enjoy puppies, and we go the extra mile to make sure the pups are well-socialized and ready
for new homes when they leave. The period from birth until 16 weeks is such an important one, we
understand how much we can affect the future of the life of each puppy. Everything we do, from the
early handling to the individual training time away from the litter, is aimed at helping each pup reach
his full potential. We provide the new owners with lots of reading material, a clicker, and are on-call at
any hour to take phone calls and answer questions as long as the dog lives. We stand behind our
dogs, and will take a pup back at any time of his life. We try our best to match the pups with the right
home, because we are not happy if we think the puppy or owner is not happy. Health is a big concern
for our pups also, and we provide guidance and recommendations that will lead to a hopefully long and
healthy life for the dog. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions about our puppies or the way
we raise them.