To be trained as: Advanced Companions
” Nova Roughton” Sold
Sire: Sundance’s Mister Incredible
Dam: Duff
DOB 02/19/2022
Jack x Duff Litter Pedigree
EIC,CNM, DM,HNPK,PRA-PRCD,PRCD,DRD1,OSD1 and SD2: Unaffected
Black female
Home Date: November . Please email Sheryl to schedule your pick up date. Pick up times are M-F 1-3pm and Sat 9-12pm
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 16-March 1st : Field trips to Erie, Edinboro University and Edinboro ( town) working on obedience lessons in Home Depot, Pet Smart and Tractor Supply .
February 2nd -15th- Field trips and more field trips, longer car trips and visits to tractor supply and home depot
January 15- February 1: Obedience lessons in town, car rides, field trips to Tractor Supply
January 1-15th: Group obedience lessons, individual lessons on-site, and continuing field trips on a weekly basis
Dec 15-30th : Field trips, going into town, pet friendly stores
November 16- December 1st: Continuation of field trips and training at different locations
November 1-15th: Car rides and field trips to Mckean and Edinboro. Obedience lessons with goats, cats, and chickens, home etiquette lessons
October 15, 2022: More Field trips while we still have beautiful weather. We frequent guests at Port Farms and other local pumpkin and fall festivals.
October 1, 2022: Field trips into town backseat or crate, visiting pumpkin stands, local farms, and trips around Edinboro University.
September 18, 2022: Obedience lessons of here, heel, and sit. Car rides to Edinboro and Albion for exposure to town environments and traffic.
September 4,2022: Car rides, in crates and backseats, field trips into town
August 26, 2022: obedience lessons in new and busy environments. Sit and sit/ stays with distractions of other dogs, bicycle riders, joggers, etc.
August 22, 2023: Working on car ride etiquette lessons, formal obedience around cat/goat and chicken distractions, and field trips into town
August 19, 2022: Working on formal obedience lessons of here, heel, and sit with added cat, goat, and chicken distractions
May 1st- May 14th : Leash drags, sit lessons, adventure walks, crate lessons