Classic gun dog “Charlotte Rothrock” Sold
Sire: FTW Tweedshot Titus
Dam: Betty
DOB: 9/27/2023
EIC,CNM, DM,HNPK,PRA-PRCD,PRCD,DRD1,OSD1 and SD2: Unaffected
Pedigree
Yellow female
Looking for a sweet and affectionate companion? Look no further than Charlotte! This charming girl loves nothing more than snuggling up on laps and showing her love. With her delightful personality, she is sure to make the perfect addition to your home.
to be trained as:
Advanced companion
Go home date:
Ready May 25th to May 31st. Please email Sheryl to schedule a go home date.
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.
March 1-15th: The pups are working on obedience lessons and going out on field trips to town.
February 15-29th: group walks in warm weather, obedience lessons, car rides ( in and out of the crate.
February 1-15th: Working on obedience lessons: here, heel, sit, down, place , settle indoors, outside and on field trips
Jan 15-30th: obedience lessons, field trips to local stores, obedience lessons in stores
Jan 1-15th: working on intro to leash, sit lessons, place lessons, look lessons and settle
Dec 15-30th: sit lessons, crate lessons, place lessons and intro to down for treats
Dec 1-15: intro to sit lessons, group walks in warm weather, and indoor puppy play time
Nov 15-30th: We are starting to work on the recall whistle during lite group walks. gunfire and feathers will be introduced at eight weeks
Nov1-15: The litter is eating warm mash meals twice a day, and continuing to nurse from their Dam. They are starting to have visits from a few local book club ladies who sit and cuddle while discussing their latest favorite books
Oct15-30th: At a month old the pups are beginning to act like puppies and personalities are starting to show
Oct1-15: the litter is growing. By two weeks old their eyes and ears are opening and they are beginning to take in their surroundings
9/27/2023: Happy Birthday! Mama and litter are doing great