Occasional Gun Dog ” Leo Kolarik” Sold
Sire: Sundance’s Mister Incredible SH
Dam: Truffle
EIC,CNM, DM,HNPK,PRA-PRCD,PRCD,DRD1,OSD1 and SD2: Unaffected
Pedigree
DOB: 1/1/2024
Black Male
To be trained as: Advanced Companion
Home Date: End of September 2024
Please email Sheryl to schedule your 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 ( 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
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)
* We don't normally use gentle leaders but they can be exposed / trained with on request.
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
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
Animals In Translation~ Temple Grandin
What It's Like To Be a Dog and Other Adventures in Animal Neuroscience - 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
Training Retrievers to Handle ~ by DL and Ann Walters
Retriever Training for the Duck Hunter ~ By Robert Milner
Cynegeticus: On Hunting With Dogs By Xenophon 370 BC
* The books listed below are older and were, at one time, a commonly accepted dog training methodology. Needless to say, some of the training techniques practiced /discussed in these books are not condoned, used or may be offensive . Like all books/discussions, there is facinatiing ,valuable, and interesting information to learn, even if you don't agree with the whole.*
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.
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
Pickup times are firmly M-F 1-3 p.m. and Sat 9 am-12 pm by appointment only. Please plan accordingly.
The Farmhouse at Willow Preserve, Located at Sundance, limited overnight and weekend stays are available. 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
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.
July 1-15th: obedience lessons and down stays in new areas.
June 15-30th: Field trips to pet-friendly stores, swimming lessons, obedience lessons in town
June 1-15th: obedience lessons of here, heel, sit, place, settle, and look. Swimming lessons, field trips to pet-friendly stores, and grooming etiquette lessons.
May 15-30th: Field trips to pet friendly stores, swimming lessons, crate, place, sit , and heel lessons
May 1-15th: obedience lessons, field trips, and swimming lessons.
April 15 -30th: field trip to pet friendly stores ( tractor supply, Lowes, home depot ) obedience lessons
April 1-15th: Intro to Obedience lessons of here, heel and sit, place lessons and intro to settle. Adventure walks with littermates and exposure to gunfire
March 15-30th: Intro to heel , continuing on sit and place lessons and field trips to pet-friendly stores
March 1-15th: The pups have begun their sit and place lessons.
February 15-29th: The litter is rambunctious and loves to play with new toys and the puppy jungle gym. They have had the local book club come for cuddle sessions and will soon be going for adventure walks outside.
February 1st-15th: Pups have started to eat food on their own and are out exploring the reception room.
January 16th-31st: The pups are 2 weeks old, their eyes are open, and they are starting to walk around.
January 1st 2024: Happy birthday to the Truffle x Jack litter. The pups and mom are doing wonderful.