Sporting Dog “Bernard Brown” Sold
Sire: OFTW Flashmount Tenor of Tagabea
( FTW Grangemead Pluto x Flashmout Guilder)
BVA Hips: 3/3 BVA: 0/0 BVA Eyes: Certified
Dam: Maggie
( FTW Sweeps Standing Oak x Sundance’s Duff)
OFA Hips: Good, OFA Elbows: Normal, OFA Eyes: Certified
Pennhip : Right DI = 0.47 Left DI = 0.44,
Pedigree
EIC,CNM, DM,HNPK,PRA-PRCD,PRCD,DRD1 ,OSD1, RD/ OSD,SD2 and STGD1: Unaffected
DOB: 11/18/2024
Chocolate Male
Searching for a unicorn? Dark chocolate in color, that loves to retrieve, go for hikes and melts into you when you pet them? A repeat breeding from last year, The Maggie x Tenors, are fast learners, eager to anticipate the next right choice and want to be with you. They would be great as family pets, comfort k-9s, service dogs and hunting dogs. A pup from this litter will be about 60lb when fully grown.
To be Trained as: Started Gun dog
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.
March 16th - 31st: We have gone out on field trips to tractor supply and working on our place lessons adding some distractions.
March 1st-15th: With the weather becoming warmer, we have been going out for group walks in the fields and woods with gun fire exposure as well.
February 16th- 28th: The pups have been working on intro to crate and place lessons. We have also been working on going up and down the stairs.
February 1st-15th: Your pups have started to work on sit lessons.
January 16th-31st: The pups have been working on leash drag walks with gunfire.
January 1-15th: Pots, Pans, loud movies, and vacuums. Oh My! The litter works together during group play to have their " loud noise" experiences. This allows them to help each other and not overreact as much as they were alone. They have been exposed to microwaves, Star Wars movies, gunfire in films, and other loud noises. We will move outside to do group walks with gunfire, hopefully next week if the weather lets up a bit.
December 15-30th: your pup is becoming its own little individual now. Some enjoy cuddling, and other pups in the litter want to run and explore. The litter is beginning to have their first mash meals and responding to the recall whistle to get breakfast.
December 1st-15th: The pups are growing fast and finding their voices. They have enjoyed getting morning cuddles and starting to explore the reception room this last week.
November 18th: Happy birthday to the Maggie x Tenor Litter. Mom and pups are doing great.