Sporting Dog “Tilly” Sold
Sire: OFTW Flashmount Tenor of Tagabe
BVA Hips: 3/3 BVA: 0/0 BVA Eyes: Certified
Dam: Duff
Pedigree
DOB: 10/6/2023
EIC,CNM, DM,HNPK,PRA-PRCD,PRCD,DRD1,OSD1 and SD2: Unaffected
Black Female
Hi, My name is Tara, and as you can see, I could bring a lot of joy to your life. I know I’m cute, right!? I have a calm demeanor, but I am still playful. I would make a great companion, gun dog or SAR dog. I am always ready for the next adventure.
Available training programs:
Companion: $7,750 ready now, Advance Companion: $9,750 ready June 2024, Gun Dog $13,000+
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
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 above books are older. 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 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
Instructional videos for Head Start, Companion and Gun Dogs
From Messy to Marvelous : Crate training and Housebreaking By Sheryl Sundean
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 1-15th: We are continuing to work on fun retrievers with wings and cloth bumpers as well as obedience lessons.
January 16-31st: Brisket is working on intro to obedience lessons.
January 1-15th: We are working on pheasant wing exposure / fun retrieves with wings, soft toys and cloth puppy bumpers. Exposure to stairs, ramps, tarps, mud and snow.
December 15-30th: We are working on sit lessons, crate lessons, place lessons, into to a leash and adventure walks outside/ exposure to gunfire
December 13,2024: Your pup is eight weeks old and the world is brand new. We have explored outside , gone on adventure walks and we are working on sit lessons