Your guide to happy and healthy Springer Spaniels

Welcome to our Resources page, a treasure trove of information for current and future Keypoint Springer Spaniel families. Here you'll find everything from essential care tips to our recommended products and insights into our breeding philosophy. Keep checking this page as we add more information!

Puppy essentials and training

Preparing for a new puppy or looking to enhance your Springer Spaniel's well-being? We've compiled a list of resources to help you along the way. Discover our recommended training books, essential supplements, and the comprehensive puppy raising protocols we follow, including Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS) and Early Scent Introduction (ESI)

 

What is Puppy Culture?

Puppy Culture is a socialization and training program specifically developed for puppies, from birth through the end of their critical socialization period.

It includes age appropriate protocols and lessons laid out in an organized format.

From whelping box to early neurological stimulation, potty training to aggression prevention, manding to leash walking and preparing for a new home - it's all part of the Puppy Culture Program!

​Preparation and Prenatal Care
Early Neurological Stimulation 

Developmental Periods

  • Understanding Behavioral Markers 

  • Age Appropriate Games and Exercises 

  • Handling Fear Periods 
     

Enrichment Effect 

  • Creating an Enriching Environment

  • Puzzles and Problem Solving - Active vs Passive Challenges 
     

Early Socialization 

  • Safety Measures

  • How to Hold a Puppy Party - Vaccination vs Socialization 
     

Communication 

  • Training Marker

  • Offering Good Behaviors - Manding 

 

Trusted recommendations for your canine companion

At Keypoint Springer Spaniels, we believe in providing the best for our dogs, and we extend those recommendations to you. We highly recommend feeding Purina Pro Plan for optimal nutrition. 

See the links below to our favourite Pro Plan Diets that our dogs excel on!

 

Answering your most common questions

We receive many excellent questions about caring for Springer Spaniels and our breeding practices here at Keypoint. Some of the most frequently asked questions include: what do we feed our dogs? What are the recommended supplements? How do you manage ear care? What are the best grooming practices? And what are our training philosophies? We're here to help guide you through all these aspects to ensure a healthy and happy life for your Springer Spaniel.