Classic dog ” Billy Rolison ” Sale Pending
Sire: FTW Tweedshot Titus
Dam: Betty
DOB: 9/27/2023
EIC,CNM, DM,HNPK,PRA-PRCD,PRCD,DRD1,OSD1 and SD2: Unaffected
Pedigree
Black male
Billy is an affectionate boy who enjoys being with you. Billy would make a great companion.
Available training programs:
Companion: $7,750 Ready Now, Advanced Companion: $9,750 ready Now, Working dog $10,000+
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, soft frisbee, bumpers, stuffed squeaky toys
Favorite Bones: Mika and Sammy's bones, any 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
K-9 Complete Care: A manual for physically and mentally healthy working dogs. ~ By Resi Gerritsen and Rudd Haak
Animals In Translation~ Temple Grandin
What It's Like To Be a Dog and Other Adventures in Animal Neuroscience ~ by 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
Hear Them Speak ~ by Babette De Jongh
Training Retrievers to Handle ~ by DL and Ann Walters
Retriever Training for the Duck Hunter ~ By Robert Milner
* The books listed below are older and were, at one time, a commonly accepted dog training methodology. Some training techniques practiced /discussed in these books are not condoned or used, and language may be offensive. Like all books/discussions, there is fascinating, valuable, and interesting information to learn, even if you don't agree with the whole book *
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.
Dog breaking, The most expeditious, certain, and easy method, whether great excellence or only mediocrity be required, with odds and ends for those who love the dog and gun. By Hutchinson, W. N. written in 1848
Cynegeticus: On Hunting With Dogs By Xenophon , written in 470 BC
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.
October 16th-31st: Your dog has been going out on field trips to pet-friendly stores and going out on long walks in the woods.
June 15th-30th: Obedience lessons around town, playing with kids at local parks, going for swimming lessons in Conneaut Creek
June 1-15th: Swimming trips to creeks and streams. Adventures to Lake Erie, field trips with obedience lessons around town
March 15-30th: Field trips to parks, pet-friendly stores, and ice cream stands while working on obedience lessons around town
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