Reality Check

The Thinking Dog: A Reality Check

Our Proven Daily Ritual

The breeding program we use today is the same daily ritual that shaped Radar and Bennie. It is a lifestyle of high-quality nutrition, interaction with adult mentors, and environmental engagement. This ritual is why Bennie and his brother George grew up with "Household Respect"—curious enough to investigate their world, but possessing the logic to never chew furniture or shoes.

The Timeline of Dog Intelligence

While we provide this exact same foundation for every puppy in our adoption process, dog intelligence is a journey, not an instant switch.

Early Signs: The traits we list in our Premium Gallery—like "Observant Watcher" or "Rugged Leader"—are the apparent behaviors we see at 8 weeks.

The Maturity Gap: Even Bennie did not fully display his "Executive IQ" until 6 to 9 months of age.

The Clause: We guarantee the Nature (the Radar-Bennie DNA) and the Nurture (the ritual that produced them). However, a puppy’s true, permanent personality may shift as they mature. We do our part to bring out the maximum IQ of each dog, but the final "Thinking Dog" result emerges through time and continued leadership in your home.

Our premium puppies express the exact coat, structure, and temperament traits this pairing was designed to produce. These are the dogs that carry the full “Thinking Dog” profile—high cognitive expression, stable temperament, and the athletic Doberdoodle blueprint.

Select puppies share the same lineage but did not express those premium traits, which affects their suitability for certain training paths and long‑term performance.

Regardless of price, every puppy is raised the same way: hand‑fed fresh foods, individually stimulated, trained on our Tiered Mastery system, and developed to their full potential. This is not a volume operation; it’s a hands‑on program where each puppy receives daily engagement, environmental neutrality work, and structured enrichment.

The price difference reflects genetics—not the level of care. Every puppy receives the same high‑touch upbringing; only the expressed traits differ.

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A high‑IQ dog needs high‑performance fuel, movement, and comfort.
Our daily ritual is built on a biological foundation: premium kibble enriched with wet food or nutrient‑rich liquids, turmeric, and fresh hand‑grated fruits and vegetables. This standard—paired with a large yard, premium bedding, and consistent engagement—is the same system that shaped Bennie and George.

We attribute their calm, respectful behavior to this lifestyle.
They never developed destructive chewing because their needs were fully met: mentally, physically, and nutritionally.

Whether you adopt from Pups for Peeps or elsewhere, providing this level of enrichment is the most reliable way to raise a dog who is happy, focused, and respectful of your home.

We want to ensure that every puppy finds the perfect home through our dedicated breeding program. That's why we have a thorough puppy adoption process that includes a puppy application, reference checks, and a home visit or photos of the intended space for puppies. We require a fenced yard, feeding, and sleeping areas to support the dog intelligence and well-being of our future pets. We are always available to answer any questions or concerns you have along the way.

We value our customers and are committed to providing ongoing support and guidance to our puppy owners, especially those involved in our breeding program. We offer advice on training, nutrition, and any other questions or concerns you may have regarding dog intelligence or puppy adoption. Our team is always available to help.

We are new to our breeding program for puppies and, while we currently do not have testimonials, we would greatly appreciate it if you could share your opinions and reviews with us. We will post all feedback after responding to each one. At Pups For Peeps, transparency is our highest priority, especially as we strive to enhance our understanding of dog intelligence and support puppy adoption.

What’s Covered

• Life‑altering genetic disorders (hip dysplasia, heart defects, severe eye disorders, etc.)
• Conditions that are proven to be inherited, not caused by environment, diet, injury, or owner care
• A vet diagnosis within a specific timeframe (usually 48–72 hours after pickup for general health, and within the guarantee period for genetic issues)

What’s Not Covered

• Issues caused by:
  • Poor diet
  • Over‑exercise or injury
  • Parasites
  • Vaccination lapses
  • Owner negligence
  • Normal breed tendencies (ear infections, allergies, etc.)
• Cosmetic issues
• Size, color, temperament predictions
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Guarantee is honored only if the dog is returned alive. If deceased, a vet‑verified cause of death is required, and only deaths caused by a hereditary defect qualify. All other causes void the guarantee.