Nurtured from Day One

At Muddy Creek Poodles, nurturing our puppies from day one is our top priority. We take great care to ensure each puppy’s safety, cleanliness, and comfort. From birth through 4 weeks of age, puppies stay in a secluded, private nursery room in a heated whelping box with their mom, ensuring a quiet and comforting environment. 

Then, at four weeks, they graduate to "puppy kindergarten," where they begin learning potty training on artificial grass with mom’s guidance. By the time they are ready to join their new families, they’re about 90% potty trained to the grass and boot trays we use. In puppy kindergarten, they’re introduced to an exciting variety of sensory toys, which change frequently to encourage exploration and curiosity. Our puppies also become familiar with typical household sights and sounds—interacting with other pets, hearing vacuum cleaners, and watching the TV, among other daily activities. At times, we combine litters with similarly-aged babies to enrich the puppies’ experiences, allowing them to interact with a broader group of playmates and benefit from the nurturing presence of additional mother figures. This setup helps them learn social cues from more than just their littermates and mom, fostering well-rounded social development.

Every one of our poodles—puppies and adults alike—enjoy quality time on the bed, couch, or in our laps, and outdoor playtime in our secure yard. They grow up in an environment rich with new experiences, from interactions with kids, adults, other dogs, and cats to occasional sightings of rabbits and even antelope!

Socialization is at the heart of our approach to raising well-rounded poodles. Using the Early Neural Stimulation Program, developed by the military, we introduce our puppies to various stimuli from a young age, fostering resilience and adaptability. We invest countless hours playing, grooming, and showering our puppies with love and attention, helping them develop strong bonds with people.

By the time our puppies are ready to join their new families, they are well-prepared to transition smoothly into a home environment where they will be cherished and spoiled. Our goal is to raise each puppy to be a loving, loyal, and well-socialized companion, ready to bring endless joy and affection to their forever family.