Natural Rearing

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Our Philosophy

Thriving Dogs Provide The Best Support To Their Families

At Habibi Bears, we believe that the foundation of a happy and healthy puppy begins with natural rearing. This holistic approach to dog breeding and puppy care emphasizes vitality, longevity, and the overall well-being of our dogs. By focusing on natural methods, we ensure that our Habibi Bears—a unique, hypoallergenic, and non-shedding breed—grow up to be the ideal family companion.

“In loving Memory of our sweet Belle”

This page is a tribute to the Conway family and their cherished dog, Belle. She was a beloved member of our Habibi Bear family and will forever hold a special place in our hearts. We share her story here to raise awareness about the critical issue of over-vaccination and the harmful effects of flea and tick treatments. Tragically, Belle experienced severe and irreversible health issues, ultimately leading to her untimely passing. The Conway family wishes to share Belle’s story to prevent others from enduring the heartbreak of losing a beloved companion to the same avoidable tragedy. May her story serve as a poignant reminder to prioritize the well-being of our furry friends.

What is Natural Rearing?

Natural Rearing is a method of raising dogs that mimics how they would live in a natural environment.
It prioritizes:

A Nutrient-Dense, Species-Appropriate Diet: We provide a balanced diet made from whole, natural ingredients that support optimal health.
Minimized Exposure to Toxins: Our breeding program avoids harsh chemicals, synthetic medications, and unnecessary vaccinations whenever possible, opting for natural alternatives to support immunity.
Stress-Free Environments: Puppies are raised in loving, developmentally appropriate settings, ensuring their emotional and physical needs are met.

Benefits of Natural Rearing for Habibi Bears

Healthier Puppies: Our holistic breeding practices reduce the risk of common health issues and improve vitality, ensuring your puppy thrives.
Allergy-Friendly Companions: As a hypoallergenic and non-shedding breed, Habibi Bears are perfect for families with allergies.
Emotional and Social Development: Our natural puppy-raising approach supports emotional resilience and prepares puppies for life as therapy dogs, emotional support animals, or cherished pets.
Longevity: By focusing on genetic diversity and avoiding harmful practices, we promote longer, healthier lives for our dogs.

Our mission is to raise

puppies

“Let Food Be Thy Medicine
& Medicine Be Thy Food”

What Hippocrates—the father of modern medicine—said thousands of years ago, still holds true today.
When it comes to puppy rearing, we feed our puppies a holistic diet of raw or quality kibble.

The Food We love

Recommended Food

We feed our puppies a holistic diet of raw combined with dry food.
The formulas we recommend are:
Viva Raw – Raw diet- we feed the puppy formula. Use our link for a special 20% discount on your first order!
Paw Tree Freeze Dried Raw or kibble
(ask us which formula we are feeding your pup’s litter)
Life’s Abundance all life stages or puppy

Herbal De-wormer: Dogs eat gross things and parasites are something every dog guardian will be managing. We use an herbal de-wormer and send a week’s dose home with our puppies to ease transition and curtail a stress break.

QRF Detox K9 and Rampart K9: supplement to support the immune system, or detox your pet if having issues with allergies or medication. We recommend having these in your medicine cabinet to support your pup when medicating or vaccinating.

How We Practice Natural Rearing

Every step of our program reflects our commitment to natural rearing:

Careful Breeding Practices: Using modern science and DNA testing, we maintain genetic diversity to avoid health issues caused by inbreeding.

The Habibi Method: Our proprietary puppy-raising technique honors each puppy’s developmental needs, ensuring they grow into well-rounded dogs.

Education for Families: Through our course, The Human’s Guide to the Dog Galaxy, we teach families about advocating for their dog’s health, understanding body language, and building lasting trust.

Join the Movement!

Why Choose Habibi Bears?

By choosing a Habibi Bear, you’re not just getting a dog—you’re welcoming a family member raised with care, compassion, and natural methods. Whether you’re seeking a loyal family companion, a hypoallergenic pet, or a therapy partner, our natural rearing practices ensure that your Habibi Bear will exceed your expectations.

Ready to meet your new best friend? Explore the world of Habibi Bears today and experience the difference of natural rearing.

Start the Process

The Schultz Modified Vaccination Schedule

With puppy rearing, our Habibi Bears are given the best start to life by providing a modified protocol and titer testing following the Dr. Schultz safe vaccine protocols (read slideshow below). Over vaccination leads to many health problems including cancer, arthritis, bowel issues, allergies, skin issues, behavioral problems and more. Every vaccine has the potential to reactions and chronic disease so it is important that vaccines are given minimally and only for diseases that are prevalent and for which there is no effective cure. The vaccine must also work to prevent that particular disease (which is not the case in many circumstances).

Immunity Support
It is important to remember that vaccines do not immunize: they sensitize. The reality is, over-vaccinating can over-sensitize and the dog becomes sensitized not only to the virus injected, but to his own body tissues as well. This is auto-immune disease and the very real consequence to modified live vaccines.
We recommend using immune support and detox with any vaccines, followed by titer testing for immunity to arm yourself with knowledge instead of vaccinating when unnecessary.

Schultz Recommends

According to Dr. Schultz, dogs should receive the following core vaccines:

Parvo/Distemper 8, 12, 16 weeks and titer test at least two weeks after the 16 week dose.

Rabies after 20 weeks, given separately from other vaccines

Our puppies are given age-appropriate vaccinations & receive homeopathic support

“I have so many wonderful memories. Keep raising your beautiful dogs. “

-Tracy Conway

Thank you for your kind words. Not a day goes by when I don’t think of Belle. I miss her terribly. The homeopathic vet confirmed that the excessive medication more than likely triggered the auto-immune response. We can’t look back at what happened, but going forward, we can help educate others to be their pet’s healthcare advocate, and I am going to play a big part too. Please carry on with your education project and use our story to prevent any further tragedies with your sweet, precious pups.

If Belle’s death can help others, there is a silver lining to this horrible tragedy. Because of Covid, Belle got so much more time with her family in the last year and a half.

Are Tick, Flea & Heartworm Medications Safe for Pets?

The European Medicines Agency has documented official reports of side effects and fatalities linked to tick, flea, and heartworm treatments worldwide. (Updated January 15, 2025)

⚠ Did you know?

Only around 1% of serious side effects from pet medications are officially reported.
These figures include all animals, from household pets to livestock.
The FDA has issued warnings, stating some of these products “can cause uncontrollable seizures.”
Many vets do not acknowledge a connection between these treatments and adverse effects.
A large number of cases go unreported, meaning the actual risks could be far greater.

⚠ Please do NOT feed/put on your pet anything that is not safe for you or your children to eat or handle!

More Information Links:

→If you use these products, it’s important to stay informed and monitor your pet closely. Always research and discuss alternatives with a trusted professional who prioritizes your pet’s well-being.

→Would you reconsider using these treatments for your pet? Let us know your thoughts.

To check specific product reports:

Choose the Brand Name under “Suspected adverse drug reaction for Products” tab
Click “Number of cases for selected reaction” tab
Under “Reaction Group,” select “Systemic Disorders”
Under “Reaction,” select “Death”

Every year, perfectly healthy dogs suffer severe reactions—and even death—after being given conventional flea and tick treatments. Many of these products, including monthly topicals and prescription pills, contain neurotoxic ingredients that can cause seizures, organ failure, and irreversible damage. Tragically, cases of dogs experiencing sudden illness, neurological disorders, and fatal reactions after receiving these medications are well documented.

As part of our holistic approach, we never use chemical-based flea and tick preventatives. Research by Dr. Jean Dodds and Dr. Ronald Schultz has demonstrated the risks associated with overloading a dog’s system with toxins, whether through over-vaccination or routine pesticide-based preventatives. Instead, we focus on safe, natural alternatives that protect our dogs without compromising their health.

If you’re unsure about the risks of popular flea and tick medications, we encourage you to explore the firsthand experiences of thousands of pet owners who have shared their devastating stories:

Visit these two groups to read hundreds of accounts of severe reactions and even death:
Is Bravecto Safe or is it killing pets? ~ Does Bravecto Kill Dogs

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There are SAFE and EFFECTIVE Alternatives!
Visit our Shop to order your safe Flea & Tick preventative. Say No to the prescriptions.

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A Safer Path for Our Dogs

Rather than relying on toxic chemicals, we focus on building strong, resilient immune systems through:

A high-quality, species-appropriate diet rich in nutrients
Immune-supportive supplements for overall wellness
Non-toxic flea and tick prevention, including natural lawn care and herbal repellents
A chemical-free home environment

We firmly believe that today’s dogs are overloaded with toxins, contributing to rising cases of cancer, epilepsy, autoimmune diseases, hypothyroidism, allergies, joint disease, and chronic digestive issues. By avoiding excessive pharmaceuticals and prioritizing holistic care, we’ve witnessed remarkable health and vitality in our dogs.

Raising Healthy Puppies the Right Way

Our puppies are raised using a holistic, immune-supportive approach. This includes:

Parents selected for robust health and genetic diversity
A carefully balanced diet of raw food and premium kibble to approximate a natural diet
A modified vaccination schedule & Homeopathic Nosodes that avoids unnecessary over-vaccination
Natural weaning to allow puppies to receive crucial immunity from their mother’s milk
Minimized exposure to synthetic medications that could weaken developing immune systems

By reducing toxic exposure from day one, we set our puppies up for long, healthy lives with minimal veterinary intervention. We have seen firsthand the lifelong benefits of a holistic approach, and we are committed to helping families raise healthy, thriving dogs—naturally.

Dr. Schultz’s
& Dr. Dodd’s
Modified Vaccine Schedules

Per Dr. Shultz’s immunology research, he discovered the optimal age for vaccine efficacy – 16 weeks. (see slideshow below)
Dr. Dodd’s protocols
The more vaccines given at once, the greater the risk of vaccine associated damage: including catching the very disease that you are trying to vaccinate against.
To learn more, here is a great Article about the Schultz Research