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Miss Purple

Miss Pink

Mr. Red

Mr. Blue "I'm outta here!"

Things to bring when you pick up your puppy.

Just a quick note:  Things to bring

1.  A clean up bag for the car, which includes paper towels, a garbage bag, a towel or blanket and a moisture barrier (eg. garbage bag) to put on your lap.  Your puppy WILL get car sick.  Be prepared!

2.  A blanket that we can rub on Indy and the other littermates.  This should be put in with the puppy at bedtime so he/she doesn't feel quite so alone.

3.  Three names.  The name you want to call your puppy and two back up names.  This is for registration purposes.  It's possible that the name you picked has already been registered to another dog so the CKC will use your next favourite, or possibly, your next favourite.  This has no bearing on what you call your dog on a day to day basis.  E.g. Merlin's registered name is CCK9 Lucky.

The first pup has gone off to her new home.  8-(  I'm always sad, and almost always cry once they're gone.  I know they are going to a wonderful home but it's still hard to say goodbye.  Everybody has to promise they will send updates and lots of pictures!!  I LOVE getting pictures of my babies!

TTFN

Miss White has her ears up!

Oh my gosh!  This is the cutest thing!  Check it out!  It's not just footage of Miss White; I think I have a little bit of everybody.  Enjoy!

http://youtu.be/m1qy4EEMUQk

Shots & Microchips

Poor puppies had a tough day.  Not only were they poked once, but twice!  I feel badly for the poor little guys but it's in their best interest. 

The microchips are registered to the new owners and provides a lifetime recovery system.  The chips can be read throughout North America so even if your dog gets lost while on vacation in the States, they will still be able to locate the owner.  But it's up to the owner to remember to update the information.  If you move, or change your phone number, they won't be able to contact you.  As long as you remember to keep things current, your dog will find it's way home! 

That's what saved Goliath's life.  The microship was traced back to my kennel and I was able to save him from euthanasia.  He's such a sweet boy.  It would have been a horrific mistake to have him killed.  The poor guy was just scared half to death.  I'd growl in those circumstanes too!  He doesn't have a mean bone in his body.  He's just a 110 pound couch potato!  Nobody told him he's not a lap dog!

So the pups have had their shots and been microchipped.  One chip actually broke while it was being implanted so I'll have to get another one.  But that pup isn't going home for a few weeks so I have lots of time to get a new one.  I've never seen one break before.  I didn't even know it was possible.  I guess you learn something new every day.

It was a big day for them, and for me.  TTFN

Change of Puppy food!

Turns out Indy was allergic to something new they put in the Royal Canin Large breed puppy food.  I've had to take them all off the Royal Canin and have transferred them over to Acana Large breed puppy.  If you've already bought Royal Canin, don't worry.  I'd prefer them to be on the Royal Canin so you can transfer them over when you get down on the Acana. 

So, they will all need ACANA LARGE BREED PUPPY to start.  I leave it up to you whether you want to change them over to Royal Canin or another brand that you like.

The Results Are In!

Here's the best matches for both people and puppy!

Beth gets Miss Yellow

Phil & Judy get Miss White

Trudy & Allan get Mr. Red

Barb gets Mr. Blue

Michael gets Mr. Green

Jodie gets Miss Pink

I have gone over these picks many, many times.  I know some of you where hoping for a different pup than I have chosen for you but the best match is what I have provided for you.

Congratulations everyone!  You have just found your perfect K9 partner!! 

PS.  Please make an appointment with me for pick up if you have not already.  The pups can go home as of March 16th.  All pups must be paid for in full before leaving either via email money transfer or certified cheque or money order. 

Puppy Aptitude Test

The puppy aptitude test was developed by Jack & Wendy Volhard in 2001.  It helps determine the puppy's strengths and weaknesses.  Yes, weaknesses.  Although we all want the perfect puppy, it very seldom happens.  Most times you need to be able to give up something to get something.  If you want a male, black and tan, medium energy, highly social, guard type dog, you're not alone!  There might be one of those in a litter but there might not be.  Maybe it describes one pup to a tee but it's a female.  Or maybe it's black.  Or maybe it's highly social but you have to give up some of the guard traits.  Sure it will stand and bark but maybe she won't bite.  "Guard" means different things to different people.

So yesterday was the puppy aptitude test.  There was a few minor surprises but it pretty much went the way I thought it would.  I know my Alpha, my social butterfly and my pouter.  It wasn't a surprise.  It will take me a few days to interpret the results and match up the people.  This is a very stressful time for me.  I need to determine priorities of traits because as I said above, most times you have to give up something for something else. 

If you'd like to add anything to your questionnaires, now's the time to do it.  Or even if you just want to reiterate what are the most important traits.  Do it now.  Email me at k9trainer@dogwhisperer.ca 

Ta ta for now!

My Hours Old Granddaughter

What?  Did you say something?  Aw come on man!  I'm trying to sleep!

I think if I'm reincarnated as a dog, I'd like to come back as a Guardian Angel Shepherd!  It's a tough life but someone has to do it!  This is Isis catching a few zzzz's in between babysitting the puppies.

Just TRY and wash the floor!  We dare you!