All photos are of celebra briards living their lives

 We begin crate training our pups at 7 weeks of age. The pup will be  separated from mama and the littermates for a couple of hours and put  into a crate. Then the litter will be put back together for awhile. We  repeat this for about a week. 

By then the pups learn that the crate is his special little place. We start getting the  pups to sleep alone at night in the crates around 8 weeks of age. By the  time you get your pup, he or she will be able to sleep through the  night happily in a crate. We also introduce the pup to your scent during  the crate training process. We ask that you supply us with clothing  carrying your scent, and we will put it in the crate with your pup. We  believe this helps in the transition from our house to yours 

Crate training helps get the puppy read for shipping as well. Most pups need to be shipped to their homes since we are in New Mexico.  We wait for 10 weeks before shipping a pup.  If you want to come get your  pup, and fly the pup back in the cabin, this has to be done at 8 weeks due to size.  Of course you are always welcome to take a road trip to NM and visit us to get your pup.