Hi Everyone,
How was your summer? Ours was very busy. We are still working
on getting the rest of our fences built, but the summer heat
has delayed our project a bit. Billy did get over 50 trees planted
on the property.
These are the fast growing Empress Splendor: Wonder Earth Partners
We had so much rain this summer -- I am expecting a great fall
with lots of wonderful colors.
I finally got the blog up -- I would like to utilize the blog
to give more frequent updates on litters and how they are growing,
new products that come my way, etc. More current ramblings on
the ranch.
www.wisteriagoldens.com/blog
We have placed most of our adult Cavaliers -- we have found
wonderful homes for them and are so thankful to the families
that are loving
them and welcoming them into their homes!
Hope all is well with all of you
Many Blessings!
Billy & Debbie
Things to Consider: Puppies &
Children
"Puppies & Children"
We have many families that buy our puppies that have children
- teenagers to the very young. Dogs make great family pets
and some breeds better than others. The Golden Retriever,
as well as the Cavalier are companion dogs - family pets.
While each of these breeds have great dispositions and temperaments,
I offer a few tips to help keep both the puppy/dog and children
safe:
1. Children must be prepared for the size of a puppy. I had
one family that had their small children carry around a bag of
rice to give the children the idea of the size of their new family
member. A stuffed toy can also be used to demonstrate this.
2. They must also be made aware of how a small dog can get
under feet and how to be cautious of this. I had one family
contact us that had lost a puppy, because their daughter fell
on top of the puppy. (It was not one of our puppies, but they
were looking to replace the one lost - this of course was very
devastating to the family.)
3. Set rules before the puppy comes on how to care and handle
the puppy. Remember the puppy has just left his mom and siblings
and most likely has had a long trip to get there. Give the
puppy time to adjust without overwhelming him. Older dogs need
this as well, to help them adjust to their new environment
and family members.
4. Please do not allow your toddler to pull or tug on the puppy
or any adult dog. Children of all ages must be educated on
the proper way to respect and treat a puppy/dog. Even hugging
too tightly can scare and make a puppy/dog feel threatened.
These rules help to keep not only the puppy/dog safe, but also
prevent the possibility for the child to get bit. Most dogs
only bite if they are being hurt or feel threatened.
5. Play time should be fun, but remember screaming, yelling,
and chasing a puppy or older dog can scare them and should
not allowed. Sneaking up behind a dog, or startling a sleeping
dog are also behaviors that make a dog feel threatened.
6. Always
supervise young children with dogs - puppies bite, especially
when teething, and older dogs (if provoked) can bite. Do not allow
a puppy to bite or chew on your or your children. Give a firm NO
and then offer a chew toy. If the behavior continues, put them in
a safe area away from the family for a bit -- a time out.
7. When respect is given to a puppy/dog, then it will be reciprocated
with love and affection - be the pack leader and show your "furry" family
member that they are loved, cared for, and protected.
Maya
Honey/Aspen Puppy
Maya is doing great. She
is 67 pounds now. She has also passed her
Basic & Advanced Canine College. She has a wonderful temperament.
She is slowly showing signs of starting to get out of the puppy
phase,
but she still has a lot of puppy in her. She does great with
other dogs and children as well.
She goes to daycare several time a week where she get to play with 20-30 other
dogs all day.
Thank you Bill for sharing -- she is a beautiful girl!
HAGAN
Vega/Aspen
Hagan has the best temperament and is great with the kids and other dogs.
We recently had a family vacation -- Hagan loves the water!!
Thank you George -- he is quite a handsome boy!
Kei
Sunny and Toby puppy
What a beautify boy! Happy 1st Birthday!
Lacey
Lacey graduating from Canine Good Citizenship with her class.
Lacey is the third girl from the left. She is a Trixie/Toby puppy.
Happy 1st Birthday to Lacey!
