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Every dog deserves to be trained, just like every child has the right to go to school. The dog learns extremely quickly and this, from a young age (8/9 weeks). Training methods have evolved a lot and if your last dog training was 13 or 14 years ago, start all over again. You have the experience, yes, but you are out of step.
For those who think they can do it alone, well remember that your puppy must learn the basic commands young.
When choosing a trainer, check the recommended training methods. Go, before having your puppy, visit different places, without a dog, and you will see if you are comfortable with the place, the people, the atmosphere.
Go more towards group lessons. The goal is to socialize with other dogs, and to learn (human and dog) by imitation. Often the master has to adjust. The dog doesn’t have any creases, he’s a baby….. In private lessons, your puppy stays at home, he doesn’t go out of his comfort zone, and neither do you.
1) Large size cage (27X42) with divider.
2) Take the puppy outside and SEE him do it. Give him a treat. You are good for 15 to 30 free minutes in the house. If he does not relieve himself outside, put him back in his crate, without quibbling him. Try again 15 minutes later, until successful.
3) Give the puppy 1 piece at a time. When you are successful, you can increase in minutes, and in number of treats.
4) There’s no rush! We take our time, anyway, your dog will become clean…
5) A puppy that pees loses interest in people around it, in toys too. He is distracted and looking for “a corner” to go to the toilet. Be careful.
6) A puppy that wants to poo will go around in circles, as far as possible from where it is moving. Don’t take your eyes off it…
7) Phone rings? PUPPY IN HIS CRATE.
8) Does your child call you in the basement? PUPPY IN HIS CRATE.
Remember that the cage is his bedroom. Would you dare to put your child to sleep in the hallway, without a bedroom?
Dogs should be groomed about 4 times a year. You can do it yourself because their fur is easy to care for. I still recommend that you go and have him groomed by a groomer around the age of 4 months to get him used to the noise of dryers, standing on a table, etc. I see it more as socialization for them.
Brush their fur all over, at least once a week, emphasizing behind the ears and groin.
Claw clipping: When you pick up your puppy, he will have had his claws clipped once a week from the age of 2 weeks. Please continue regular maintenance. If you don’t like cutting them for fear of hurting him, have someone do it, but don’t wait 1 month! Go there 2 weeks after having the puppy, and every 2 weeks after. You will thus avoid broken claws, or other which pose many more problems and costs than going there regularly. You can also use an electric claw polisher (which I use) which will cost you more to buy but will make you independent in the long term.
Ear care:Clean the ears once a month with a cleaning product, or after each swim.
What attracted me to Marley was both his fearless and reserved side. He needs as much to be given love as he needs to move freely in the forest. Son of Chili, we find in him the kindness of his mother. He also has the same habit as his mother of hiding his food or toys in the ground, imagining(!) that the other dogs will not find them…
DATE OF BIRTH :
April 1 2014
WEIGHT :
58 lbs (26 kg)
SOCIAL STATUS :
Retired
CULINARY PREFERENCES:
Marley prefers meat and sardines, but he enjoys everything in his diet.
FUN FACTS :
As soon as your back is turned, he appreciates the comfort of the sofa and…that of a good bed!
FAVORITE TOY :
A big Kong ball
Plume is a one-of-a-kind dog. He never misses an opportunity to impress the crowd with his remarkable Frisbee prowess and his spectacular dives into the water. Plume is also an amazing swimmer. He can spend hours fetching his stick without ever showing the slightest sign of fatigue. Sweet and affectionate, Plume literally charms everyone he meets thanks to his endearing personality and his great sociability.
DATE OF BIRTH :
November 25, 2013
WEIGHT :
65 lbs (29kg)
SOCIAL STATUS :
Dynamic single in search of the rare pearl
CULINARY PREFERENCES:
Fish, especially salmon!
FUN FACTS :
Bring back what you throw at it and coo until you do it again. Sucking his blanket.
FAVORITE TOY :
His blanket
Django is an energetic dog accustomed to living on land north of Quebec. He loves running long distances and swimming in the river. Very affectionate with humans, he also gets along wonderfully with other animals. When I brought him to Montreal for health tests, he turned out to be a calm, confident, curious and very obedient dog.
DATE OF BIRTH :
July 15, 2012
WEIGHT :
65 lbs (30 kg)
SOCIAL STATUS :
Single, bon vivant always ready for a hike!
CULINARY PREFERENCES:
Raw patties and cheese!
FUN FACTS :
He tends to nibble on shoes, but only those of his master!
FUN FACTS :
Olive woods and java roots…
The youngest of the next generation, Sally is extremely intelligent and my god we find her ”cute”! She has already completed her introductory course in agility! Super focused, she loves learning new ”tricks”! She takes example from her sisters, Sally is easy going!
DATE OF BIRTH :
March 6, 2021
WEIGHT :
45 lbs (20kg)
SOCIAL STATUS :
Too young!
CULINARY PREFERENCES:
Dehydrated beef liver, no doubt!
FUN FACTS :
Watching us with part of her lip stuck in her mouth!
FAVORITE TOY :
Balls!
Physically, Fiona looks a lot like her father Plume! Fiona is very intelligent, she is mischievous, she loves to please, she has an independent side but she is affectionate at times! Fiona has already completed her introductory agility course! She likes to be the center of attention, and despite her young age, she is calm in the house.
DATE OF BIRTH :
July 31, 2020
WEIGHT :
50 lbs (23kg)
SOCIAL STATUS :
Young teenage girl
CULINARY PREFERENCES:
Chicken necks!
FUN FACTS :
Steal our socks from our closet.
FAVORITE TOY :
Kong balls!
Alice is a confirmed copy of her mother Schatz. Lively, attentive, she has a very high degree of obedience. She is very disciplined. She leads a dream life by the lake, with her master Samuel. It is not uncommon for Samuel to play for hours with her, throwing her the Frisbee, taking her with him on hikes. A sweetheart pampered by life!
DATE OF BIRTH :
June 16, 2018
WEIGHT :
52 lbs (24kg)
SOCIAL STATUS :
Single, in demand
CULINARY PREFERENCES:
Raw patties, carcasses, sardines. She is very greedy!
FUN FACTS :
Endless play, swim and fetch the frisbee.
FAVORITE TOY :
Her frisbee, even if it has a hole
Schatz is a very touching girl. Always in a good mood, she likes to chat. She is the one who wakes us up in the morning by doing her vocals. For her, playing is conditional on our participation. She only has fun if we have fun too! Accustomed very young to keep the focus, she always waits for the visual OK to act. Excellent in obedience, she knows how to behave very well with everyone.
DATE OF BIRTH :
August 26, 2016
WEIGHT :
55 lbs (25 kg)
SOCIAL STATUS :
Retired
CULINARY PREFERENCES:
Raw patties. And sardines…
FUN FACTS :
Bring back the ball again and again…
FAVORITE TOY :
A large Kong!
Félicia is faithful to her origins as a retriever dog. Fast and very agile, she is very competitive and likes to be the first to catch the ball or the frisbee. She stands out for her incredible flair, her ability to play as much alone as with other dogs. She has a great focus and loves trainings.
DATE OF BIRTH :
August 10, 2019
WEIGHT :
55 lbs (24kg)
SOCIAL STATUS :
Single, but looking…
CULINARY PREFERENCES:
Her corn from Gourmet 4 pattes!
FUN FACTS :
Loves to chat when we pet her.
FAVORITE TOY :
Walk her big game balls outside.
Billie is a real obedience machine. Dedicated, she always keeps the focus on the task at hand.
She loves to play, and appreciates every moment spent in our company. For her, the game has no end…Physically, she reminds us of her father Harry and her grandfather Drake.
DATE OF BIRTH :
August 26, 2016
WEIGHT :
55 lbs (25 kg)
SOCIAL STATUS :
Retired
CULINARY PREFERENCES:
Frisbee and tennis balls
FUN FACTS :
Asks us to play, non-stop, not understanding why we stop…
FAVORITE TOY :
An old tennis ball.
Maya is so endearing! She is sweet, greedy, intelligent, sticky, and she is extremely attached to people, she would like to be with us 24/7! She loves to play, only if we are present! If we go inside she follows us, while her sisters run after each other in the enclosure and have fun together. She has a lot of energy, but she manages it well!
DATE OF BIRTH :
April 29, 2019
WEIGHT :
53 lbs (24 kg)
SOCIAL STATUS :
Extremely obedient young adult
CULINARY PREFERENCES:
Her raw food bowl!
FUN FACTS :
She LOVES to tugg with her sisters!
FAVORITE TOY :
A ball
Pistache is a very bright girl. She is the daughter of Coyote and Harry. She has a great attitude and loves working out. She has to her credit a base 2 in obedience and 2nd agility course. Sociable and playful, we recognize her as her mother.
DATE OF BIRTH :
June 23, 2015
WEIGHT :
58 lbs (28 kg)
SOCIAL STATUS :
Single
CULINARY PREFERENCES:
A good big bone to chew on
FUN FACTS :
She loves to play frisbee and there is no stopping!
FUN FACTS :
A big Kong ball!