Six developmental protocols. Every session logged. Puppies raised with care, structure, and a plan — from day one through go-home day.
Inquire About a PuppyThe first 12 weeks of a puppy's life shape how they handle stress, new people, loud sounds, and the world in general. Research in canine neonatal development shows that gentle, structured stimulation during this window builds more resilient, confident dogs. That's what we do here — not because it looks good on a website, but because it gives each puppy the best possible start.
Rottweiler
Calm, steady, and deeply bonded to her people. Luna is the kind of dog who reads a room and settles into it. She's the foundation of this program — her temperament is exactly what we want to pass on.
Pocket Bully
Compact, strong, and ridiculously affectionate. Archie is the kind of dog strangers stop to ask about. He brings structure, confidence, and a temperament that makes people rethink everything they thought about bully breeds.
Each puppy goes through six structured protocols, logged daily. Here's what that looks like.
Days 3–16 · Battaglia
Five brief exercises each day that gently stress the nervous system — building tolerance, stronger adrenal function, and a calmer baseline as they grow.
Days 3–16 · Watkins
A new scent every day — herbs, earth, fabric, spice — presented before their eyes open. Builds olfactory confidence and curiosity from the start.
Days 3–16 · Florey
Gentle, systematic touch — paws, ears, mouth, belly. Puppies handled early are calmer at the vet, during grooming, and with kids.
Weeks 3–12 · Graduated
Thunderstorms, fireworks, traffic, doorbells — introduced quietly and increased over time. The goal is a dog that doesn't flinch at the world.
Birth–12 Weeks · Killion
The standard for developmental puppy-raising. Communication markers, problem-solving, barrier challenges, and socialization milestones — tracked weekly.
Weeks 5–12 · Atherton
Meals in the crate, door-open exploration, short settled naps. By go-home day, the crate is already a familiar, comfortable place.
Cross
Rottie × Bully
Placement Fee
$1,200
Location
Sacramento Valley
Protocols
6 Active
Every puppy leaves with a complete record of their first weeks — not a folder of guesses, but real data.
Tell us about your home, your experience, and what you're looking for in a dog.
A real conversation. We want to understand your life so we can match the right puppy to it.
A deposit holds your spot. You'll get photos, videos, and protocol updates as the litter grows.
Your puppy comes home with their full packet, their crate, and a breeder who stays in touch.
Litter updates, protocol breakdowns, and what's happening at Cripple Creek Farm. We only write when there's something real to share.