Commonly asked questions & Visiting Information Guide:
What is your dog eating, How Much, and When?
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.
Your dog is eating 3 cups a day, in the morning. This amount will probably change throughout your dog's lifetime. You may need to feed more or less as your dog gets older.
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:
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.
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
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.
February 1-10th: Car rides, field trips to tractor supply and around town
January 15-30th: Ob lessons, car trips and field trips to stores
January 1-15th: Group obedience lessons, individual lessons on-site, and continuing field trips on a weekly basis
December: 16-30th: group obedience lessons on-site and traveling for field trips
December 1st : Field trips and more field trips. We are traveling to Edinboro and Mckean, working on car rides and home etiquette.
Nov 15, 2022: Working on here, heel and sit as well as down stays at pet friendly stores and down town Edinboro
Nov 1, 2022: Field trips and more field trips. We are working on all of our skill sets in different settings each week
October 15,2022: Field trips to Port Farms, Edinboro University and local parks
October 1,2022: Obedience lessons in town, local pumpkin fests, car rides and adventures around town
September 18,2022: Field trips into town, car rides and exploring Edinboro University
September 4,2022: Obedience lessons of here, heel and down. Working on auto sits and crate training. Group hikes in the woods with gunfire and exposure to fireworks
August 26, 2022: light obedience lessons with sit for treats and lures into a down position
August 19, 2022: Intro to obedience lessons for here, heel and sit
August 19, 2022: Your pup is working on adventure walks, crate training, introduction to car rides and formal leash work
Henry and Poppy are working on intro to obedience lessons. This includes, here, heel and sit as well as crate lessons. When we are not working on obedience , he is enjoying long walks in the woods with his littermates.