All Tribute puppies are raised in my living room, never in a kennel, for plenty of exposure to household sights, sounds and plenty of attention.
Dew claws are removed by my vet. Puppies are started on "solid" food at 4 weeks or sooner depending on the size of the litter to keep Mom healthy. Moms are allowed to stay with puppies and help wean them, this also provides Mother's discipline and play.
As soon as puppies are toddling well around 4 to 5 weeks, we start taking short trips outside daily to potty and play.
Time outside is extended along with the area to explore and play as they age. Housetraining is much easier using this method. Most puppies are already getting the idea long before they are ready to come to your home.
Puppy Apptitude Testing Developed by Joachim and Wendy Volhard is done at 7 weeks to help us provide you with the best puppy for your home and needs.
Structural evaluations are done at 8 weeks, then they are ready to go to their new family.