At Charisma Dachshunds, we are a small, in-home breeding program located in Northwest Arkansas. We focus on raising quality AKC Longhaired Dachshund puppies, ensuring each one starts life with the best care and attention. Our dedication to excellence includes implementing proven techniques like early neurological stimulation and scent introduction, which prepare our puppies to thrive throughout their lives. While we focus on variations of cream and chocolate Longhaired Dachshunds, we produce all colors of the rainbow in our breeding program.
Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS)
We incorporate Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS), also known as the “Super Dog Program,” into our puppies’ early development. This method introduces mild, controlled stressors to help stimulate their neurological systems. The benefits of ENS include:
Improved cardiovascular performance: Stronger heartbeats and better heart rates.
Stronger adrenal glands: Increased stress tolerance and resistance to disease.
Better brain development: Enhanced circulation and immune function.
Healthy neural connections: Puppies grow accustomed to human touch through gentle massages and exercises.
ENS exercises are most effective between the 3rd and 16th day of life. During this critical period, we ensure our Dachshund puppies receive the gentle stimuli they need to build resilience and adaptability.
Early Scent Introduction (ESI)
We also use Early Scent Introduction (ESI) to expose our Dachshund puppies to a variety of smells. This method provides several lifelong benefits:
Enhanced scenting abilities: Beneficial for tasks like search and rescue or medical alerting.
Improved cognitive abilities: Stimulates brain development and enhances problem-solving skills.
Better temperament and confidence: Reduces fear and stress in new environments, creating well-rounded puppies.
Superior performance: Boosts aptitude in obedience, tracking, and other activities.
By incorporating ESI, we help our Doxie puppies develop skills that support both their physical and emotional well-being.
Enrichment and Training For Our Doxie Puppies
As our puppies grow, we introduce them to various sounds and begin enrichment exercises to prepare them for life in their new homes. Before leaving us, they are:
Crate trained: Puppies sleep through the night in their crates.
Potty trained: We use the Brilliant Potty System to establish good habits.
Our goal is to send home puppies that are confident, well-socialized, and ready to integrate seamlessly into their new families.
Early Scent Introduction (ESI)
We also use Early Scent Introduction (ESI) to expose our Dachshund puppies to a variety of smells. This method provides several lifelong benefits:
Enhanced scenting abilities: Beneficial for tasks like search and rescue or medical alerting.
Improved cognitive abilities: Stimulates brain development and enhances problem-solving skills.
Better temperament and confidence: Reduces fear and stress in new environments, creating well-rounded puppies.
Superior performance: Boosts aptitude in obedience, tracking, and other activities.
By incorporating ESI, we help our Doxie puppies develop skills that support both their physical and emotional well-being.
