"Raising Jack Russell Terrier puppies is our greatest pleasure ~ Breeding the Irish Connemara remains our greatest responsibility”


Raising Our Puppies:


We raise our Jack Russell Terrier puppies with a balanced mix of science, nature and experience. We seek to have as natural an upbringing as possible for our puppies while inserting important experiences at development appropriate times. We provide as stimulating an environment as possible as the pups physical and mental development allows them to engage. We do not want to do too much too soon but we want to stretch and challenge the pups, both physically and mentally, as they grow. We strongly believe that we can actually increase the size and complexity of their brains by the things we do with their dam before they are born (nutrition, supplements and Omega 3 fatty acids) and the pups themselves after birth. We do Bio-Sensor exercises (neurological stimulation) before their eyes and ears open.  This is what we concentrate on when raising the pups:


Handling and touch conditioning
Imprinting
Tactile, olfactory and visual stimulation
Environment enrichment
Habituation to environmental stimuli
Socialization
Sound conditioning and desensitization
Mental and physical challenges
Grooming/nail clipping desensitization
Comprehensive temperament assessment
(at 7 weeks)
Separation conditioning
Crate training


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We slowly increase the complexity of the puppies environment as their eyes and ears open and they become more coordinated and their minds can handle problem-solving. We will also let them get themselves in and out of trouble, solving their own problems, while ensuring their safety.  All of our efforts focus on making each pup the best that it can possibly be.

Mental Development and Stimulation:


We raise our Jack Russell Terrier puppies in our home to ensure their development includes the sounds, activities and smells of a typical home.  Below are some of the actual things we do with the pups:
Bio-Sensor exercises from 2-14 days.
We use a puppy exercise pen filled with opportunities for complex problem solving.
*problem solving as in: toys, puzzles and obstacles.
Daily woods walks from 6 weeks on - weather permitting.
Training: conditioned to come, introduction to crates and alone time.

Social Development:


Free access between dam and pups until the pups go home.
Interaction with other dogs of different sizes.
Socialization with many different people, not just their caregiver.

Physical Development:

Swimming in kiddie pool or bath tub - depending on weather.
A very large puppy pen filled with physical challenges--moving items and puppy agility equipment.
Introduction to housebreaking as well as litter-box focused training.
Excellent nutritional foundation (see below)

Nutrition:


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Super premium puppy kibble.
Raw meaty bones.
Omega 3 supplementation before and after birth for brain development.
Introduction of solid food at 4-6 weeks.

Worming puppies at 2,4 6 and 8 weeks of age.
Microchipping and chip registration with AVID or HOME AGAIN microchips.

We do not remove dew claws or dock tails.
Temperament Assessments are done on ALL Connemara puppies
Conformation: structure and type is important as well


Stephanie, our only daughter moved back home from Japan after also serving in the US Air Force and is now raising our Jack Russell pups along side me and committed to continuing the Connemara way. Sheila and Stephanie are responsible for different litters. In other words; If there are say two (2) litters around the same time, Sheila will raise one while Steph will raise one. This allows for the puppies to be held and socialized properly and families will know their pup received individual attention. Steph lives nearby and her home as well, is open for inspection by prospective puppy families.


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