Our Introduced puppy program provides socialization and a foundation of enriching experiences for a very limited number of our puppies. This program is specificly designed for the future hunting dog or field events participant. We carefully select these puppies based on their temperament, personality and trainability. Our Introduced pups are limited to litters that are born between February and September of each year. These puppies remain at Autumnskye, LLC until they are from three to five months old.

Puppies in our Introduced program are provided with many confidence building opportunities. Learning is encouraged through the process of their own discovery. Introduced pups explore various types of cover and game scent. Our pups are provided with ample opportunity to cultivate an excitement for birds as their natural 'birdiness' is nurtured. These pups are encouraged to develop their enthusiasm for carrying and retrieving - all while having fun! Additionally, they spend time becoming accustomed to household activities, sleeping in a kennel crate, interacting with other dogs, developing socialization skills, cultivating self-confidence, taking rides in the car and learning some basic commands.

This is a foundational experience designed to get these pups off to a great start... not formal field training. Pups of this age are much too young for formal field training.

An Autumnskye, LLC Started dog has been through our Introduced program and has begun formal field training. They are quartering, flushing and retrieving shot birds. A started dog may have some hunting experience. This dog is bold to cover, knows hand, voice and whistle commands. A started dog is not steady, has not had any advance field work such as doing blind or multiple retrieves, honoring, nor field trial style brace work. Their age will range from between six to fourteen months.

If you are looking for a young dog who is ready to be hunted - or one that is an excellent prospect for hunt tests and field trials - an Autumnskye, LLC Started dog may be right for you.