Sporting Dog ” Beau Wagner“ Sold
Sire: NFC FC N FTCH Truline’s Just Floyd
Dam: Cowboy’s Sweet Jolene Searching the Briars CGC
DOB: 06/27/2024
Pedigree
EIC,CNM, DM,HNPK,PRA-PRCD,PRCD,DRD1,OSD1 and SD2: Unaffected
Yellow Male
This young fellow is up for your next relaxed vacation. He loves new experiences and is a professional snuggler.
To be trained as:
Started Service Dog
Home Date: End of May 2025Transport is available by Sundance , with training at delivery. Please email Sheryl with your address to recieve a quote.
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 been going out on field trips to many places to work on our obedience.
March 1st- 15th: With the warmer weather, we have been going out on walks in the fields. We have also gone out on field trips to local parks
February 1st-28th: The Pups are continuing to work on their obedience in public.
January 16th-31st: Your pup is going out for fun walks in the snow.
January 1-15th: Field trips to local pet friendly stores, home depot and the Edinboro Mall. We are working on obedience skill sets in new and high distraction areas
December 16th-31st: Happy Holidays! The pups have enjoyed going out and playing in all the snow.
December 1st-15th: The pups are going out on field trips to pet-friendly stores and enjoy playing out in the snow.
November 16th- 30th: Your pup is working on here, heel, sit with distractions, and group sit/stays.
November 1-15th: Your pup has been going out on field trips into town and parks.
October 16th-31st: The pups have been working on obedience lessons and sit stays.
October 1st-15th: Your pup is working on intro to obedience lessons
September 16-30th: We went on our first field trip to the local fair. Your pup got to see large crowds of people, see the loud rides, and smell all the delicious food.
September 1-15th: the pups are working on sit lessons.
August 16-31st: Your pup is going out for group walks with gunfire.