Jager Traumen Kennels - Raising A Litter - Imprinting

They imprint horses at birth, why not dogs? I start imprinting for handling from about 5 days old and through the 8 weeks my litters are with me. I don't do litters very often but when I do, my sole objective is to offer a pup that is easily handled and well mannered. I use a gentle and loving massage on my animals as their reward for calmness and adhering to my rules of co-existence. The massage is an incredible tool as they will comply to just about anything in order to receive it.