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Laura Carruth
Washington, IN
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About Laura
I’ve always had a deep love for dogs, and raising puppies is something that truly brings me joy. Each puppy is given individual attention, care, and plenty of affection from the moment they’re born. I take pride in creating a safe, clean, and nurturing environment where they can grow, socialize, and develop into happy, healthy companions.
Spending time with my puppies every day allows me to understand their unique personalities, and I make sure they are well-adjusted and ready to transition into their new homes. Whether it’s playtime, early socialization, or simply cuddles, I believe these early experiences make all the difference.
My goal is not just to raise puppies, but to help match them with loving families where they will be cherished. It means a lot to me to know that each puppy I’ve cared for is going to a home where they’ll continue to be loved as much as they were here.
About Laura Carruth
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My puppies are raised in my home as part of my family. From the day they are born, they receive constant love, supervision, and socialization. During their first several weeks, they stayed in my bedroom where I could closely monitor them and provide around-the-clock interaction. As they have grown, they have transitioned to a larger puppy pen in my living room, allowing them more room to play while remaining involved in my everyday life.
The three puppies I currently have available are now 11 weeks old and spend much of their day exploring my home. They have access to a large, puppy-proofed, fenced backyard where they can safely run and play. While we still have the occasional accident, they are doing very well with potty training. Many days they stay accident-free, aside from using a puppy pad when needed, and they continue to improve every week.
My day starts early. I wake up around 5:00 a.m., and the puppies are usually ready to go outside between 5:30 and 6:00 a.m. Since they aren't fans of going outside in the dark, their first potty trip is about 10 minutes. Afterward, they come inside to eat breakfast and enjoy 30 minutes to an hour of playtime before settling down for a nap.
Before I leave for work around 7:30 a.m., the puppies spend another 20 minutes outside playing. My yard is fully fenced and puppy-proofed, giving them plenty of room to explore safely. I also rotate my four adult dogs outside in small groups so the puppies continue developing healthy social skills with well-mannered adult dogs.
Crate training has officially begun. Each morning, one puppy spends time in a crate before I leave for work. At lunchtime, a different puppy has crate time after our play session. This gradual rotation helps each puppy become comfortable being alone while also learning to hold their bladder appropriately.
I come home during my lunch break to let everyone outside again, offer lunch, and spend time playing with them. Because of the summer heat and humidity, our outdoor sessions are shorter—usually around 10 minutes—followed by indoor play and interaction.
After work, I return home shortly after 4:00 p.m. The puppies go outside again around 4:30 for another potty break and play session. If the weather is cooler, they stay outside longer, but during hot, humid days I keep outdoor time shorter for their safety. From then until bedtime, they have the freedom to spend the evening with me throughout the house. I take them outside approximately every two hours, giving them frequent opportunities to reinforce their potty training.
The puppies have supervised playtime with my adult dogs, enjoy naps, cuddle time, and plenty of one-on-one attention. Fresh water is available throughout the day until about 8:00 p.m., and they settle down for bed around 10:00 p.m.
Early socialization is one of my highest priorities. The puppies are exposed to everyday household sounds, different surfaces, visitors, and new experiences. Once each week they accompany me to my office for several hours, where they meet new people and experience a different environment. They also take short car rides to help them become confident and comfortable traveling.
Around 12 weeks of age, I begin introducing leash training. My goal is to send each puppy home with a strong foundation of confidence, good manners, and positive experiences that will help them transition smoothly into their new families.
The puppies have now received their third set of vaccinations. They will remain on schedule for all age-appropriate vaccinations, deworming, and flea and tick prevention until they find their forever homes.
My goal is simple: to raise healthy, well-socialized, confident puppies that become wonderful lifelong companions.
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