Classic gun dog “Mia Gibson” Sold
Sire: FTW Tweedshot Titus
Dam: Bonnie
EIC,CNM, DM,HNPK,PRA-PRCD,PRCD,DRD1,OSD1 and SD2: unaffected
Pedigree
DOB: 11/6/2023
Yellow female
Go home date: June 4th 2024
Commonly asked questions:
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. 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
Est. Crate and Collar Size?
Medium to Large Ruff Land Crate ( Please see our Recommendations page )
17 inch ID collar and a 20-22 inch training collar
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, Elk and Deer Antler Chews
Preferred Petting: Ears, Belly and Back
Recommended Reading Materials and Videos
Instructional videos for Head Start, Companion and Gun Dogs
From Messy to Marvelous : Crate training and Housebreaking By Sheryl Sundean
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
Retriever Training Guru Style~ By Keith Mathews ( DVD)
Animals In Translation~ Temple Grandin
What It's Like To Be a Dog and Other Adventures in Animal Neuroscience - Gregory Berns
* The books that are listed below are older, and were at one time, a commonly accepted methodology of dog training.
Needless to say, that some of the training techniques practiced /discussed in these books are not condoned or used . Like all books / discussions, there is valuable information to learn, even if you don't agree with the whole.*
The Koehler Method of Dog Training ~ By Koehler
Retriever Training for the Duck Hunter ~ By Robert Milner
Retriever Hunt Test ~ By James Spencer
Training Retrievers to Handle ~ By D.L and Ann Walters
Training Retrievers: The Cotten Pershall Method~ By Bobby N. George Jr.
Information for Weekend or Overnight Visits:
Our address for your GPS is: 8282 Crane Road, Cranesville Pa 16410
Pick up times are firmly M-F 1-3pm and Sat 9am-12pm by appointment only. Please plan accordingly.
Nearby dog friendly places to stay
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.
May 1-15th: Field trips to Edinboro University , Edinboro and local pet friendly stores.
April 15-30th: obedience lessons at pet friendly stores : Tractor Supply, Lowes and Home Depot. Car rides ( in and out of crate) , home ettiequte lessons
April 1-15: Your pup is working on long sit stays with distractions.
March 16-31st: The pups are continuing to work on their obedience lessons in higher distraction environments
March 1-15th: We are working on obedience lessons of: here, heel and sit/ sit stay. Crate lessons and home etiquette lessons on colder days and group adventure walks in the woods with gunfire exposure.
February 16-29th: Your pup is going out on field trips to pet-friendly stores. Working on introduction to heel / sit /here
February 1-15th: The pups are going out on leash drag adventures around the fields. Sit lessons, place lessons, settle, look and intro to down
January 16-31st: Pups continue working on their introductions to sit, down and place lessons.
January 1-15th: Around 6-8 weeks old, we begin forming " sit" and " look " with treats. This week we will introduce the " look" command which encourages your dog to maintain eye contact with you .
Dec 14-Jan 1 : About 4-5 weeks old, is one of my favorite age of a puppy.. They discover that they are in fact dogs, their tails wag and there is a big world to explore . I love watching them puzzle out problems and experience new things, like a puddle or snow.
November 6th- December 6th: The first few two weeks of a puppies life is pretty boring. There is a lot of internal growing, eating and sleeping going on, but not much to write about. The litter is healthy and growing, they love snuggling into a big pile after lunch.
Week 3: Now things start to get a little more interesting. The litters eyes and ears have opened. They are up on their feet, testing out wobbly legs, and discovering that they are little beings that can make noice.
November 6,2024 Happy Birthday to the Bonnie x FTW Tweedshot Titus Litter!