Occasional Gun Dog “Charlie Rivera” 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 Female
“Meet Charlie, she’s a fun-loving girl who’s always up for a good time. She’s got a great sense of adventure and loves to explore and learn new things.
To be trained as : A started service dog
Home date: End of November 2024
Please email Sheryl to schedule your home date
Commonly asked questions:
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 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.
April 1-15h: We are working on sit lessons, car trips and field trips to local pet friendly stores.
March 15-30th: Your pup is working on sit, place and down lessons, as well as continued home etiquette and crate lessons. During warm weather, they are going for group walks in the woods with gunfire exposure and whistle lessons. During cold weather, we are working on home etiquette lessons.
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.