Rule of 7's

Pat Hastings, a long-time breeder, experienced handler, and AKC Judge, devised the Rule of Sevens in the 1980s. This strategy promotes socialization by providing safe and pleasurable experiences. The Rule of Sevens is based on easy exposure in a supervised setting prior to 7 weeks of age, rather than on particular instruction.
According to research, inherited variables account for 35% of a puppy's disposition. And their environment experiences determine 65 percent of their mature personality. Breeders have a great deal of responsibility as a result of this.

We sincerely care about our puppies' well-being and future prospects. We set aside quality time for everyday contacts since we recognize how small events may have a huge impact on a puppy's eventual personality. This imaginative activity helps the puppy's personality to blossom to its full potential. During the first few weeks of life, when we are the puppy's primary caretaker, we take special care.

By 7 Weeks of age the Puppy Should have experienced the following:

1.  Been on 7 different types of surfaces: carpet, concrete, wood, vinyl, grass, dirt, gravel, wood chips, newspaper, etc

2.  Played with 7 different types of objects: Such as big balls, small balls, soft fabric toys, fuzzy balls, squeaky toys, metal items, wooden items, paper/cardboard items, milk/soda jugs etc

3.  Been in 7 different locations: front yard, back yard, basement, kitchen, car, garage, laundry room, bathroom, crate, kennel etc.

4.  Been exposed to 7 challenges:  climbed a box, climbed off a box, gone through a tunnel, climbed up steps, climbed down steps, climbed over obstacles, played hide and seek, gone in and out of a doorway with a step, etc

5.  Eaten from 7 different containers:  metal, plastic, cardboard, paper, china, pie plate, frying pan, etc.

6.   Eaten in 7 different locations:  crate, yard, kitchen, basement, laundry room, bedroom,  x-pen, etc.

7-  Met and played with 7 new people, including children and the elderly.