Puppies
Pursue perfection...accept excellence. Mr. Joe Lusignan
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We are planning a Flat Coated Retriever litter for Early Spring 2009. E-mail me at tamturifcr@verizon.net for more information or to get on our waiting list.
All puppies leaving our home have at least their first vaccination, are wormed, and are also microchipped. Our puppies are whelped and raised in our living room and are well socialized. We require all pet puppies to be spayed or neutered by one year of age. Flat Coated Retrievers do NOT do well being tied, so we do not accept that as a way of keeping your dog inside of your yard. Flat Coated Retrievers are a sporting breed and require regular exercise and attention. Flat Coated Retrievers need minimal grooming. We recommend bathing as often as necessary and combing them out weekly. We require that all puppies/dogs bred by us be returned to us if at any point you find yourself unable to keep your Flat Coat.
Have you decided to add a Flat-Coated Retriever puppy to your
household?
If you have, please read the information below:
Congratulations!
On your decision to adopt a Flat-Coated Retriever puppy!
Your Flat-Coat Retriever puppy is very special. She will soon become a
member of your family and will always try very hard to please you.
Because she is just a puppy, you will have to help her to adjust to your
home, your family and the new life she will lead with you. There are some
things that you can do to prepare for the homecoming of your puppy.
She will need a collar and a leash, which you should bring with you when
you come to take her home. A small adjustable collar is the best kind
for your puppy because it can grow with her. The kind with a plastic
snap closure is probably the easiest to use. Most communities have a
6-foot leash law, so it is best to get a lightweight 6-ft. leash that
will not drag your puppy's head down, but will help keep her safe.
Your puppy will also need a special place where she can feel safe and be
comfortable. A travel crate with a comfortable pad is a good "room" for
her. This serves a double purpose in helping with "housetraining" her.
Most puppies will try very hard not to "mess" their sleeping area. If
you are careful to provide plenty of opportunity for her to relieve
herself regularly, she should easily learn to use the "great outdoors"
instead of your floor. Be sure to purchase a crate large enough that she
can still fit in it when she grows up.
She will also need a safe place when she's outside. Check to be sure
that your yard is securely fenced and that there are no spaces that she
can get out through. If you don't have a fenced yard, you might consider
fencing it, or you may elect to get a dog kennel, which will keep your
puppy safe.
Of course, she will need a bowl for her food that she can't turn over
easily, and a source of fresh water. I have found that my dogs like the
Lixit waterer that screws onto a water spigot. These can be found in
most pet supply stores.
If this is your first experience with a puppy, or even if you're a
veteran, you may find these books to be helpful.
"The Perfect Puppy" by Gwen Bailey
Published by Reader's Digest
"Family Dog" by Richard A. Wolters
Published by E.P. Dutton, a division of Penguin Books
And just for fun:
"Know Your Dog: an owner's guide to Dog Behavior" by Bruce Ogle, DMV
Published by Dorling Kindersley, Inc.