Classic dog "Apollo Depman " Sold
Sire: FTCH Arcklebear Caribou " Ted"
( OFTW Cynhinfa Jarmen of Wauniago x FTCH The Windbreak Whisperer of Arcklbear )
BVA Hips: 0/1 , BVA Elbows : 0 , Eyes : certified
Dam: Sundance's Red Maple CGC " Maple"
(FTW Apollobay Crimson King x Remy V Migliore)
Pennhip: Right DI : 0.48 Left DI: 0.47,
OFA Hips: Good, OFA Elbows : Normal OFA Eyes : Certified
EIC,CNM, DM,HNPK,PRA-PRCD,PRCD,DRD1 ,OSD1, RD/ OSD,SD2 and STGD1: Unaffected
Pedigree
DOB: 02/06/2025
Yellow Male
To be trained as: Started Service dog
Go home date: February 28th
Off site Vacation vists can begin after: April 3, 2025
Pick up times are by appointment only Monday - Friday 1-3pm and Sat 9am -12Pm
Notes from the trainer~ Rachael
Apollo is great to work with; he's brilliant and always ready to please.
What is your dog eating, How Much, and When?
When your dog goes home he/ she will be eating around 3 cups of food a day ( if your dog is eating a different amount, we will go over this at pick up) It's important to know that this amount will change during your dog's lifetime. You will need to feed more or less as your dog gets older, based on their activity needs.
We normally feed in the morning around 7:30 am.
Under a year old: Nutri Source Large Breed Puppy
Over a year old: Nutri Source Adult Chicken and Rice
* Available at Tractor Supply ( online), Chewy and Amazon.
* While in training your dog may be eating : Chicken & Rice, Beef & Rice , Trout & Rice etc. Please check to see what formula your dog is currently enjoying prior to pick up
What does your dog need to have at home ? Est. Crate, ID Collars and training Collars Size...
Medium to Large Ruff Land Crate ( Please see our Recommendations page )
Collars and leashes that your dog is exposed to and uses during training :
17 inch ID collar , with six foot clip on leash
22-24 inch training collar
17-20 inch martingale
Six foot slip lead
Regular store bought " training clicker" ( we prefer the ones with the wrist strap)
Acme 211.5 dog whistle
* We don't normally use gentle leaders but they can be exposed / trained with on request.
Information for Weekend or Overnight Visits:
If you are coming to pick up your dog for a vacation ( day trip, overnight, or weekend ), we will supply your dog with everything he/ she will need.
This includes: a dog crate, food bowls, toys, food, leash / ID collar, and treats.
Our address for your GPS is 8282 Crane Road, Cranesville, Pa 16410
By appointment only: Pickup times are Monday-Friday, 1 pm -3 pm. Overview and client training are included during pickup.
Drop off times are Monday-Friday 9 am -2:30 pm and Saturday 9 am -12pm.
We are closed on Sundays and Holidays. Please plan accordingly.
The Farmhouse at Willow Preserve, located at Sundance, offers limited overnight and weekend stays. Please call or text Sheryl at 814-790-2643 for availability.
Conneaut Creek Outfitters Pet-friendly Lodge and walking trails. Please call or text Sheryl at 814-790-2643 for availability.
Nearby dog friendly places to stay
Transportion Services and in person pick up
If you are picking up your pup in person, please get in touch with Sheryl to schedule your go-home date.
Our hours for pick up are Monday - Friday, 1-3 pm, and Sat, 9 am -12 pm. Includes paperwork overview and handler training at pick up.
If you are sending a Transport Service, please share Sheryl's cell phone number, 814-790-2643, for contact information.
Transport Service pick-up hours are:
8 am - 7 pm Monday - Saturday
Winter hours: 9 am -6 pm, seven days a week
Contact information for the transport companies we have used and recommend.
Please contact them directly for quotes or if you have any questions about the services they offer.
* Sundance Transport: In-house transport and training upon delivery. Please call Sheryl at 814-790-2643.
* Executive Pet Transport : (678) 975-2518
*Royal Rides: Kassie Wilson 1-806-759-8452,
*Lyons Pet Transport ( International) +1 (905) 320-0558
*Astrapi Pet Transport ( International): 438-969-9111
Transport Services that we do not recommend are:
* Coble's Cross Country Pet Transport
* Blue Collar Transport
Your Dog's Favorite's Are:
Regular Treats: Pupperoni, Zukes Training Treats, Biscuits
High Value Treats : Chicken , bacon and cheese
Favorite Toys: Tennis Balls, Kongs, soft frisbee, bumpers, stuffed squeaky toys
Favorite Bones: Mika and Sammy's bones, any Antler chews
Preferred Petting: Ears, Belly and Back
Recommended Reading Materials and Videos
From Messy to Marvelous : Crate training and Housebreaking By Sheryl Sundean
15 Day guide for welcoming your new Companion home
The New Knowledge of Dog Behavior ~ By Clarence Pfaffenberger
Genetics and the Social Behavior of the Dog ~ By John Paul Scott and John L Fuller
The Dog's Mind ~ By Bruce Fogle
K-9 Complete Care: A manual for physically and mentally healthy working dogs. ~ By Resi Gerritsen and Rudd Haak
Animals In Translation~ Temple Grandin
What It's Like To Be a Dog and Other Adventures in Animal Neuroscience ~ by Gregory Berns
The Culture Clash ~ By Jean Donaldson
The Ethical Dog Trainer ~ by Jim Barry
Don't Shoot the Dog! The New Art of Teaching and Training ~By Karen Pryor
Hear Them Speak ~ by Babette De Jongh
Training Retrievers to Handle ~ by DL and Ann Walters
Retriever Training for the Duck Hunter ~ By Robert Milner
* The books listed below are older and were, at one time, a commonly accepted dog training methodology. Some training techniques practiced /discussed in these books are not condoned or used, and language may be offensive. Like all books/discussions, there is fascinating, valuable, and interesting information to learn, even if you don't agree with the whole book *
The Koehler Method of Dog Training ~ By Koehler
Retriever Hunt Test ~ By James Spencer
Training Retrievers: The Cotten Pershall Method~ By Bobby N. George Jr.
Dog breaking, The most expeditious, certain, and easy method, whether great excellence or only mediocrity be required, with odds and ends for those who love the dog and gun. By Hutchinson, W. N. written in 1848
Cynegeticus: On Hunting With Dogs By Xenophon , written in 470 BC
Flea, Tick, Heart Worm Prevention and Vaccination Information :
Prevention care is given on the first of each month.
We primarily use Revolution, Frontline, Sentinel, Seresto Collars, and Heartguard.
Please check with your veterinarian for recommended products for your area.
Training schedule and outline: The purpose of the training outline is to help our clients better understand what their puppy is learning and why each phase is important.
Pictures or Videos of training will be linked to Cue or Example Videos in tan color below:
Newborn - One month old:
Starting on Day 3, going till Day 16, performed once a day, the pups will start Early Neurological Stimulation
The US Military developed this method, designed to improve the performance of future military working dogs, according to the Breeding Better Dogs program developed by Dr. Carmen Battaglia, esteemed breeder, judge, seminar presenter, and AKC board member.
ENS requires handling the puppies one at a time while performing a series of five exercises. Listed in order of preference, the handler starts with one pup and stimulates it using each of the five exercises. The handler completes the series from beginning to end before starting with the next pup.
1 .Tactile stimulation - holding the pup in one hand, the handler gently stimulates (tickles) the pup between the toes on any one foot using a Q-tip. It is not necessary to see that the pup is feeling the tickle. Time of stimulation 3-5 seconds.
2. Head held erect - using both hands, the pup is held perpendicular to the ground, (straight up), so that its head is directly above its tail. This is an upwards position. Time of stimulation 3 - 5 seconds.
3. Head pointed down - holding the pup firmly with both hands the head is reversed and is pointed downward so that it is pointing towards the ground. Time of stimulation 3 - 5 seconds.
4. Supine position - hold the pup so that its back is resting in the palm of both hands with its muzzle facing the ceiling. The pup while on its back is allowed to sleep. Time of stimulation 3 - 5 seconds.
5.. Thermal stimulation - use a damp towel that has been cooled in a refrigerator for at least five minutes. Place the pup on the towel, feet down. Do not restrain it from moving. Time of stimulation 3 - 5 seconds.
At two weeks old, the litter's eyes and ears are opening, and they are becoming more mobile. This is also when the litter will have their nails clipped for the first time.
Week 3 -4: Your pup is 3-4 weeks old and is starting to eat blended puppy food, which begins the weaning process from their mother. This is when we introduce the food whistle. What is the “food whistle” The “food whistle” is a training tool that pairs a distinct whistle sound with positive reinforcement to establish a reliable recall command.
Why do we do it? Teaching a puppy the whistle at that age is particularly effective because puppies at this age have heightened auditory perception and are highly receptive to forming associations. Early training helps solidify the connection between the whistle and the reward, creating a deeply ingrained response. This early conditioning ensures the puppy will respond promptly to the whistle, even in distracting environments, enhancing their safety and control as they grow.
December 1st-15th: Apollo is working on obedience lessons out in public at stores like Walmart and Home Depot.
November 16th-December 1st: Apollo is working on settling on a place (dog bed) in the office with baby exposure, kitten exposure, and staff entering and exiting.
November 1-15th: Apollo is working on place lessons in the reception room, off-leash—the concept of going to a specific place and settling there.
October 16-31st: We are working on obedience lessons with a slip lead.
October 1st-15th: Apollo is working on obedience during field trips in stores, as well as going under chairs and tables, and saving space in public by lying down between the handler's legs.
September 15th-30th: Apollo is starting to work on walking at heel backward.
September 1st-15th: Apollo is sharpening his obedience skill sets, including Here, Heel, Sit, Crate, Down, and Place.
August 16th-30th: Apollo has been working on down stays with lots of distractions.
August 1-15th: Apollo has been working on his obedience skills out in public and in pet-friendly stores.
July 1-15th: We have been working on our down command.
June 16-30th: We are adding lots of distractions to our training here at the kennel and going out in public to do our obedience lessons.
June 1- 15th: We have been going out on field trips to Tractor Supply and local parks.
May 16-31st: We have been going out on fun walks and playing on the ponds on the warm days.
May 1- 15th: We have gone on a few small field trips and absolutely love getting all the attention in the stores.
April 16-30th: The pups are going out on group walks with gunfire and going out in the woods to jump over logs.
April 1-15th: The pups are eight weeks old and are working on socialization, begining outdoor adventures when weather permits and starting field trips
April 1st: The pups are now eating solid food. They have been enjoying their morning playtime in the reception room and visits from new people.
March 7th: The pups have started eating blended food "soup" and absolutely love it.
February 6th: Happy Birthday to the Maple x Ted litter. Mom and Pups are doing great
Sheryl and Scott Sundean
814-790-2643
SundanceRetrievers@gmail.com
Sundance Retrievers Inc.
Kennel License #13436