Your Puppy's Journey

From the moment our puppies enter the world, every day is carefully planned to help them grow into confident, healthy, and well-adjusted companions. We use evidence-based early development programs, high-quality nutrition, and positive experiences to give each puppy the very best start in life.

🐾 Days 3–16 | Early Neurological Development

During this important developmental window, every puppy completes:

  • Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS)

  • Early Scent Introduction (ESI)

These scientifically backed programs help build resilience, improve stress tolerance, enhance problem-solving skills, and encourage confidence throughout life.

🐾 Week 2 | Growing Strong

At two weeks of age, puppies receive:

  • First worming treatment

  • Daily handling and gentle socialisation

  • Continued neurological development as their eyes and ears begin to open

🐾 Week 3 | Exploring the World

This is when personalities really begin to shine.

Puppies are introduced to:

  • Premium puppy food using Advance and Frontier Pets

  • A variety of textures and enrichment activities

  • Their first crate

  • A grass toilet mat to begin early toilet training

  • Increased human interaction and confidence-building experiences

🐾 Week 4 | New Adventures

By four weeks, the puppies are becoming adventurous little explorers.

This week includes:

  • Second worming treatment

  • First outdoor adventures (weather permitting)

  • First bath and gentle grooming introduction

  • Continued socialisation with new sights, sounds and experiences

🐾 Week 5 | Puppy Allocations

One of the most exciting milestones!

This week includes:

  • Puppy allocations begin

  • Families are matched with puppies based on temperament, lifestyle and preferences

  • Enclosed crate training begins

  • Short periods of independent rest to build confidence and encourage healthy sleeping habits

🐾 Week 6 | Health & Veterinary Care

Our puppies receive comprehensive veterinary care before leaving for their new homes.

Each puppy receives:

  • Third worming treatment

  • Full veterinary examination

  • First vaccination

  • Microchip implantation

  • Comprehensive 12-point health check

  • Fit-to-Fly Certificate (where required for air travel)

🐾 Week 7 | Preparing for Home

With home day just around the corner, we focus on helping each puppy transition smoothly into family life.

During this week we continue:

  • Crate training

  • Toilet training

  • Socialisation with people, household noises and new environments

  • Confidence-building activities

  • Individual handling and cuddle time

🐾 Week 8 | Home Time

The big day has finally arrived!

Before leaving, every puppy receives:

  • Final worming treatment before going home

  • Puppy information pack

  • Health records and vaccination certificate

  • Microchip documentation

  • Ongoing breeder support for the lifetime of your puppy

Every Oakover Retriever puppy leaves having been raised with love, care and purpose. We are committed to giving each puppy the strongest possible foundation so they can thrive with their new family.