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Sos KennelsSchuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania 17972 Contact: Jeremy Or Rachel Schaeffer Phone: (570) 617-5033 Affiliations: AKC We breed to Improve, Preserve and Enhance the characteristics that make the German Shorthaired Pointers so unique. These characteristics are excellent temperament, confirmation, intelligence, trainability and natural hunting ability. Our dogs also compete in AKC hunt test and have been proven to be great hunters.
All pups are sold with a 3 year health guarantee and the option of FULL registration. Pups come with tails
docked, dew claws removed, updated shots, AKC registration papers, AKC
certified 3 generation pedigree and a goody bag worth $50 -$150 depending on
the breeding. Contact us to see what is included in the bag since it varies. Pups
are also started on crate training, house breaking and wing training(we can skip
this stage for those who do not hunt). The price of the pups helps cover the cost
of the excellent care given during the breeding process, weaning process and the
training of the pups.
Our work begins before the pups are born. We make sure that both parents
receive pre-breeding health screens, receive regular vet care and are current on all
vaccinations. Regular exercise and good nutrition ensures the health of the
parents. Therefore the pups have a great start before they are even born.
All our pups are kept inside as they are like family to us. This ensures that they
will get all the attention and care they need. This also makes it easier for house
breaking and crate training which starts at 5 weeks of age. When pups are 3
days old, they get their tails docked, dew claws removed and a full vet check.
After the check-up, the pups are returned back home to mom for cleaning,
feeding and warmth. From this point on, there is alot of attention given to the
pups from us and our kids to make sure they are properly socialized. From 3
days of age up until the 16th day, we start the Early Neurological Stimulation.
(Click to see what is done).
At 3 1/2 to 4 weeks of age, a blank gun is shot at a distance from the pups.
This is non-stressful to the pups as they are still with mom. This technique has
brought excellent results for the pups going to hunting homes. The gun shot
becomes more frequent as we are gradually moving closer to them.
At 4 weeks, we begin the weaning process. They are introduced to "Purina"
puppy chow and water.
At 5 weeks, the pups are fully weaned from mom. We start the wing training,
crate training and house breaking at this time. They will spend the night in the
crate and return to mom and the other pups in the morning. It is very important
for the pups to still have contact with mom until 7 weeks of age, when the pup
goes to the new owner. Our daily routine consist of the following....pups are
placed in the crate at night. In the morning the pup is removed from the crate
and placed outside where they will go potty. After potty time, they will have their
breakfast. Then they will be placed in the play area where they can play with
mom and their siblings. While some are playing others are spending one on one
time with us in a short training session. In the training session we will work on
retrieving objects and pointing the wing. The next big step is lunch. Pups are fed
first and then let out for a potty break. Then they are returned to the playing
area for more playing and also a nap. Then comes dinner. Pups are fed and let
out for another potty break. They are placed back in the play area to play while
we work one on one, on the same training lessons. By the time night comes, the
pups are tired and ready for bed time and are placed back in their crate. These
are three very important lessons to keep being consistent with as it has helped out
tremendously with house breaking, crate training and wing training. After a full
night of sleeping, the pups are rested and ready for the activities and training that
are planned for them for the day.
At 6 weeks of age, the pups are taken back to the veterinarian for their first
vaccinations and de-worming. At this time they get their second full health
screening. The training sessions continues til the pups go home. Some pups are
sight seeing by 6 weeks of age.
At 7 weeks, pups are going home to their new owners. We ask all the new
owners to keep us updated from time to time with pictures and stories. (You can
see these pictures by checking out our "Previous Litters" page). Also, with any
questions or concerns they may have........Like we said before, our pups are
FAMILY! When you take your puppy home at 7 weeks, it will be physically
immature, but it's brain will have attained full adult form. Research has proved
that this is the best time in a dog's life to establish dog-human relationship. The
person who feeds the pup will take the place of it's mother. The attachments the
puppy makes now will permanently affect it's attitude toward accepting direction
and education.
Between weeks 7 to 12, this is the time most conducive to beginning training
and establishing a permanent relationship with his boss -- you....the trainer.
Simple commands can be taught in the form of games. There is no need for
discipline, but the pup can be shown how to SIT, STAY, COME, HEEL and even
be started on a leash.
Between weeks 12 to 16, this is the time your pup will declare his independence.
You and your pup will resolve who is the boss. This is the time your pup is
ready to learn disciplined behavior. Research has shown that a dog that hasn't
had human contact before it is sixteen weeks old has little chance of becoming
the type of dog we would want as a companion and it will never develop to it's
full potential.
Take the battle out of training your pup by getting it at the right time......seven
weeks.
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