Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Our winter litter of Standard Poodle, Irish Setter, and Bernese Mountain Dog puppies is growing quickly, and while they aren’t quite ready just yet, they’ll be able to head to their forever homes this January ❄️🐾. These little ones came to us young, and while we provide care, safety, and love, we want to be honest that their new families will be responsible for the majority of their training and socialization. As a shelter, we don’t have the time or resources to begin puppy training, so they will need families ready to put in that early work ❤️.
These puppies are still very much babies — they’re learning the basics of the world simply by being handled, fed, and cared for here, but structured socialization will be up to their adopters. Once home, they’ll need calm, positive exposure to new people, friendly vaccinated dogs, different environments, car rides, sounds, and experiences 🌱✨. This early window of socialization is incredibly important, and steady, gentle introductions will help them grow into confident, well-adjusted dogs.
Potty training has not been started here, so adopters should be prepared for a true puppy-training experience 🚧🐶. You’ll need to take them out frequently — after naps, meals, playtime, and first thing in the morning — and expect accidents as they learn. Consistency, supervision, and patience will be key. These puppies are a clean slate and will follow the routine you set once they’re home 🏡💛.
As for general training, they have not received any behavioral or obedience work here. Adopters should be ready to teach name recognition, crate training, basic manners, leash skills, and the foundations of positive reinforcement training ⭐. Short, upbeat sessions and plenty of praise will help them learn, but they’ll need time, structure, and commitment from their new families.
This adorable litter may be cute as can be, but like all puppies, they require a lot of hands-on time, consistency, and daily training from the people who welcome them home. If you’re ready for the joys (and challenges!) of raising a puppy, these little ones will be ready to start their new chapter this January ❤️🐾.
📍 The Center for Animal Health and Welfare
PA Kennel License #02941
1165 Island Park Rd, Easton, PA 18042
