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Hidden Orchard Farm Puppy Socialization Regimen
The First 48 Hours
Learning to be a puppy -- staying warm, finding mom, suckling, preparing the nervous system for learning
Bonding with mom
Mild handling
-- no intentional training or stimulation
24-hour monitoring for general well-being of mom and pups
Twice daily weight tracking
The Rest of Week 1
Toenail clipping
Biosensor/Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS)
Early Scent Introduction (ESI)
Gentle kinesthetic & environmental challenges
Twice daily weight tracking
Week 2
Toenail clipping
Biosensor/Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS)
Early Scent Introduction (ESI)
Gentle kinesthetic & environmental challenges
First introductions to strangers
Twice daily weight tracking
Week 3
Toenail clipping
Daily weight tracking
Introductions to strangers
Gentle acclimation to normal household commotion
Preparation for early potty training
Daily visual, kinesthetic, and mental stimulation through intentional environmental alterations
Week 4
Toenail clipping and daily weight tracking
Begin litter box training
Move from whelping box to puppy pen
Continue exposure to strangers and normal household commotion
Environmental novelty for visual, kinesthetic, and mental stimulation
Introduction to bones in preparation for solid food
First forays outside the puppy pen
Begin conditioning a rudimentary recall response
Week 5
Toenail clipping and daily weight tracking
Continue litter box training
Gradually expand puppy pen to allow for more physical movement and exploration of daily environmental novelties
Start eating solid food
Free play time outside the puppy pen
First forays outdoors (weather permitting)
Introduce table standing (for grooming, vet visits, etc.)
Introduce the training clicker
Week 6
Toenail clipping
Introduce treats and begin clicker training
Early introductions to grooming, brushing, and bathing
Play time outdoors and in new locations
Expanded play area with sensory equipment and desensitization toys
Scent work games
Begin crate training
First car ride
Home
About
Is An Old-Time Collie Right For You?
Top Ten Reasons NOT to Get an Old-Time Collie
Puppies
Puppy Socialization Regimen
Current Litters
Planned Litters
Past Litters
Galleries
A Day in the Life of a Farm Dog
Collies Then & Now
Contact