Sporting Gun Dog ” Cork Herbert” Sold Sire :Sundance’s Mister Incredible SH Dam: Duff. DOB:3/7/2023. Pedigree EIC,CNM, DM,HNPK,PRA-PRCD,PRCD,DRD1,OSD1 and SD2: Unaffected. Black male
Cork is a very spunky boy, he has a fun personality. He would make a great companion.
To be trained as :
Started Service Dog: Est. go home date February 2024
Commonly asked questions & Visiting Information Guide:
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 for pickup / Transportation options
Medium to Large Ruff Land Crate ( Please see our Recommendations page )
17 inch ID collar and a 22-24 inch training collar
Transportation / Driving Services:
We prefer driving services overflights. Here is the contact information for transport companies that we have used and recommend.
Please contact them directly for quotes or any questions about the services that they provide.
* Sundance Transport: In-house transport is provided by us. Limited range and availability. Please call Sheryl at 814-790-2643.
* Executive Pet Transport : (678) 975-2518
*Royal Rides : Kassie Wilson, owner 1-806-759-8452, Braydon Wilson, manager 1-806-789-5341
*Blue Ridge Transport: 703-403-1398
*Lyons Pet Transport ( International) +1 (905) 320-0558
*Astrapi Pet Transport ( International) : 438-969-9111
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:
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 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
Training videos for: Head Start Puppies, Companions, Working and Gun Dogs
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.
October 16th-31st: Your dog is working on home etiquette lessons this is where we focus on acclimating your dog to the sounds inside a home. Tv, microwave, vaccum, the slamming of cupboard doors, opening and closing of doors.
October 1-15th: Your pup is working on intro to off leash
Sept 16-30th: Pups are working on down stays with distractions
Sept 1-15th: field trips, car rides and obedience lessons around the Edinboro University
August 16- August 31: Pups are going on car rides around town and exploring new places.
August 1- August 15: Pups are working on down stays.
July 16-July 31: Pups are continuing to work on obedience lessons and taking field trips into town.
July 1- July 15: Pups are working on obedience lessons and place lessons.
June 15-June 30th: Light obedience lessons, adventure walks in the woods with gunfire, small fireworks at a distance away, sit lessons , field trips to tractor supply
June 1-15th: Pups are working on light intro to obedience and continuing to work on sitting with a leash on.
May 16th-31st: The pups have gone on their first field trip to Tractor Supply and working on sitting with a leash.
May 1-15th: The pups are working on sit lessons, down and place . Using a clicker to mark the desired behavior and a treat for a reward. As a group, they are going on long walks in the woods, fields and around the ponds. During this walk they are also exposed to gunfire and are working on their recall whistle lessons.
April 25, 2023: The pups are working on their intro to puppy sit lessons, going on puppy adventure walks, and will have their first vaccinations next Tuesday. Once they have their first round of vaccinations, they are ready to have visitors. Please note that visits should be planned around picking your pup up for the day or weekend vacations. We are a working preserve and training ground for hunting trials. On-site visits are limited; it is strongly encouraged that you pick your puppy up for a weekend vacation.