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~ Newborn Week 1~ Our puppies are lovingly raised indoors in a family environment. They are born in our nursery where the dam feels safe and secure. Our puppies are never brought into this world alone. We are always right next to the whelping box during labor and delivery comforting their mother and assisting the delivery making sure everything goes smooth. From the moment our puppies are born we start applying the methods of our "Above & Beyond Socializing Program" One of the very first methods we use at just 3 days old is Early Neurological Stimulation Exercises The babies are taken to the vet at 3-4 days old for their first exam, tail docking and dewclaw removal. |
| A few years ago we started litterbox training our puppies and LOVE IT! CLICK HERE to see the poopy cam. I'm work from home so the puppies and their area is kept immaculately clean at all times. The dishes are ran thru the dishwasher after every feeding, the bedding & toys are laundered everyday on the hot water cycle. When your pups area is kept immaculately clean they potty train much faster and will go way to the other end of their pen to potty on the paper or if litter trained, in their litterbox which leaves the rest of the pen clean for running around, wrestling & playing with their toys. Our pups are introduced to the crate at an early age and look at it as a safe comfy place. By time they are ready to go to new homes they are totally litter trained and also have a great start on outdoor potty training. Litter training does not interfere with their outdoor potty training. ~ 6-9 weeks old ~ Each pup receives a full health exam at 6-7 weeks of age. Our vet provides a written health exam form for each puppy with all the details and findings of each pups exam.This is the age when you can really start to see their individual personalities develop. We have "Litter Visit Day" for each litter at about 7 weeks old. By the time our nubby tail waggin bundles of joy are 8-9 weeks old they are ready to go to their new home and start bonding with their new forever families. |
| ~ 3 to 5 weeks old ~ At 3 weeks of age we move the whelping box downstairs into the heart of the home, where they get lots of love and attention. We work very hard to make sure they are very well socialized as well as exposed to all the sights and sounds of family life. At 4 weeks we start introducing food. ~ Puppy Play Pen ~ Our puppies can start walking as early as 3 weeks of age. At 3 weeks we add another box onto the whelping box so they have twice as much room. This gives them a 3 foot by 6 foot area all set up with their bedding, toys, food & water dishes. |
~ Our Adults ~ We have carefully selected our breeding dogs from healthy champion bred bloodlines and strive to breed to the AMSC breed standard and improve our lines with every breeding. Every dog owned by LMS has been health tested and has their OFA Cardiac, Patella & Eye CERF clearances and certifications and has qualified for a CHIC #. You can see the proof of these tests on our Ludwigs Health Certifications page and the web sites below Each health test is registered with Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) Canine Health Information Center (CHIC) Canine Eye Research Foundation (CERF) Our dogs live with us in our home not out in a barn or kennel building. They live as part of our family and have 1/3 acre to run & play. Our adults get to enjoy life just as a family pet should! Some of their favorite things to do besides chasing birds and squirrels are to go "Bye Bye" in the car, snuggle on the couch and nap in front of the fire. |
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| ~ Weeks 2 to 3 ~ The babies eyes open at about 10-14 days old. We handle the babies a few times each day. We trim their nails every week. Some lil ones start walking as early as 2.5 weeks of age. At about 3 weeks they start playfully chewing on each other and their toys. Our pups are kept in the quiet nursery for the first 3 weeks where the mother feels safe and secure away from all the action of the house. Click on the pictures to see the full size photo. |
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| Our goal for every puppy produced is for health, temperament & conformation. We are deeply possible. In return we expect only the best for them from their new families. Not only do LMS pups get the very best of care throughout their first 8 weeks of life such as daily care, best in nutrition, mental stimulation, socialization, and medical care. We are also very committed to placing our puppies in only the safest, most loving, and committed, "forever homes" possible. Our commitment is not only for the first 8 weeks but for their entire lifetime. |
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| ~ Puppy Recess ~ Once our pups are walking well we have "Puppy Recess" several times a day!! During recess the pups are allowed to run around and play indoors or outdoors exploring their surroundings. Throughout their time here they are introduced to several different types of sounds, textures, toys, surfaces and obstacles. We also spend daily one-on-one time cuddling and loving on each pup strengthening their bond with humans and also teaching them to LOVE lap time. |
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| We have done our homework and researched what each pet insurance company has to offer. Ludwigs Mini Schnauzers is so impressed with Trupanion that we have decided to give all our puppies 30 days FREE pet insurance!!!! 4 Reasons Why We Choose Trupanion |
