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Raising Sound Singletons

Raise singleton pups to be mentally and physically sound

Good Dog is on a mission to educate the public, support dog breeders, and promote canine health so we can give our dogs the world they deserve.

Good Dog is on a mission to educate the public, support dog breeders, and promote canine health so we can give our dogs the world they deserve.

These courses are for educational and informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional veterinary advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your veterinarian before making decisions about your dog's health, including administering supplements, changing their diet, or implementing training techniques that could affect their wellbeing.

Good Dog is on a mission to educate the public, support dog breeders, and promote canine health so we can give our dogs the world they deserve.

We’ve all heard breeder’s concerns about singleton pups — that they are likely to turn into anxious adults with poor social skills. However, it doesn’t have to be that way. Raising sound singleton pups is easy if you know how.

In This Class

  • How Do Singletons Differ from Other Puppies?
  • Overcoming Problems with Mothering
  • Adding Stress to a Singleton’s Life
  • Overcoming Physical Problems with Singletons
  • Overcoming Social Problems with Singletons
  • Take the Raising Sound Singletons Quiz
  • Raising Singletons Resources

How Do Singletons Differ from Other Puppies

Overcoming Problems with Mothering

Adding Stress to a Singleton's Life

Overcoming Physical Problems with Singletons

Overcoming Social Problems with Singletons

Take the Raising Sound Singletons Quiz

Resources

Swimmer Puppy Resources

1. Mia Foundation


2. PT for Singletons video

Singleton Rearing Resources

1. Adventure Box

2. Calcium Report

Research Papers

  • Louise M. 2012. Single pup syndrome in an English Bulldog: failure of luteolysis, Companion Animal Vol 17
  • Borge K, R Tønnessena, et al. 2010. Litter size at birth in purebred dogs—A retrospective study of 224 breeds, Theriogenology Journal
  • Jayakumar C, P Chinnu. 2017. Challenges In Management Of Canine High Risk Pregnancies With Single Pup Syndrome, Indian Journal of Canine Practice
  • Hare E, E Leighton. 2006. Estimation of Heritability of Litter Size in Labrador Retrievers and German Shepherd Dogs, Journal of Veterinary Behavior
  • Eilts B, A Davidson, et al. 2004. Factors affecting gestation duration in the bitch, Theriogenology Journal
  • Hoffmann B, F Busges, et al. 2004. Regulation of Corpus Luteum-function in the Bitch, Reprod Dom Anim