Wine Country Red Standard Poodles

09/15/2024

Puppies on the way?! Will know soon!

07/09/2024

Rosie ranks up again!

06/30/2024

Penny had a ball:)
Penny lost. Ball:(

06/23/2024

Big loss to the poodle world

06/23/2024

Unbelievable loss

05/29/2024

12/30/2023

Rosie ringside

12/04/2023

Flying!

11/21/2023

So Rosie is more than just a pretty face!

11/19/2023

Have a great day!

10/28/2023

Happy birthday to the Lucky charms litter’

08/22/2023

While poodles love peanut butter, please read the label!!!!!

08/01/2023

We are signing up for the BBQ Saturday afternoon! Please join us!

08/01/2023

Poodle day registration opens today!
Sign up with Cinfully Sweet Standards so we all March together! Contact me for details!

06/30/2023

Saving this for my puppy packet!
Realistic Expectations:
As puppies head to their new homes I wanted to touch base on a common issue that breeders come across with new owners.
Realistic Expectations
You go to the breeders home. The pups are all social. They are quiet in the pen. The breeder shows you videos of them being totally relaxed at a dog show. All looks amazing and you bring your puppy home.
Then reality hits. The puppy may cry in the crate for the first few nights making you tired and agitated. The happy social puppy is refusing to greet the half dozen overly excited friends you invited over to see your new puppy. The puppy refuses to walk on a leash. Many are wondering how did my perfect puppy turn into a nightmare?
So let’s discuss realistic expectations of when a puppy goes home. First of all the puppy has been in the breeders home since birth. They had their mother and often littermates. They had their routine, were taught expectations and were completely in their comfort zone.
Now suddenly they are taken to a totally new environment. Picture yourself being dropped into an unknown country, often in a different part of the world. You know only a few words of their language. Differnt trees, animals, smells, temperature and people. Now in the middle of this we are switching up your routine, decide to have a party with people you dont know, and ask you to do jobs you have no idea about. Overwhelming to say the least.
This is what every puppy goes through when going to their new home. Stress manifests in different forms. From not eating, reluctancy to play and greet people. Being apprehensive at the vet’s office or as strangers reach for them. Diarrhea, vomiting and depression can occur.
So what can you as a new owner do to help your little one acclimate?
- most puppies take 3-4 weeks to acclimate to their new home. Repeat after me THREE to FOUR WEEKS! Not a 1-2 days. I can’t stress this enough about how much time is needed for a dog or puppy to feel comfortable in their new home!
- limit guests during the first week. We understand you are excited to show off your new baby but they need time to adjust. Plan on waiting 1-2 weeks before inviting people over
- ask guest to sit on the ground and let the puppy approach them. No squealing and grabbing the puppy
- set up a good routine
- restrict the puppy to a small area of the house. This not only reduces them being overwhelmed but also allows you to watch them
- don’t expect a 9-13 week old puppy to walk on a leash. Instead work at home with a leash where they are comfortable. Let them drag the leash, use treats to encourage them to walk with you
- if your puppy is refusing to walk give them time. My first trips to town with puppies a walk around a small block took 1 1/2 hours. We only move when they initiate the movement as they need time to take in the different environment
- understand your puppy needs time to see you as family. Expecting an immediate bond is unrealistic
- train your puppy. This not only helps you to bond but the puppy to look to you for direction and input
- lastly be patient. Don’t declare “omg there’s something wrong with this dog”. Nothing occurs overnight. Outings should be planned at puppy speed. So while you might imagine a fun walk around the lake, in reality your puppy might only be able to handle walking a short distance that day.
Most outings for me take a long time, as I am often just standing still as the puppy cautiously explores the new environment. Patience is key!
Remember if the puppy was wonderful at the breeder’s house but now is struggling, you as the owner, need to help the puppy adjust which takes time, patience and training. Have realistic expectations and give the puppy positive experiences. Each puppy is an individual, don’t compare your current puppy to past pets and judge their behavior based on how another dog handled things. Lastly, try to see thing’s from a puppy’s perspective and adjust situations accordingly.

06/18/2023

Happy 11th birthday to Mz Cozette!

04/22/2023

Happy 4th birthday to the Royals Litter! Mama Cozette sends smooches🐩

03/18/2023

Happy 1st birthday to the Lucky Charms litter!

03/03/2023

Current crew. Baby (5 months) looking for her furever family. Pictured: Cozette (head on arm) Rosie(middle) Penny (looking straight at you). Puppy on floor

02/12/2023

17 weeks. Female. Microchipped. Vaccines started. Looking to find her furever family. Pm for details.

01/15/2023

12 weeks. Young ladies looking to find their furever families!

01/07/2023

Ready for a furever home. 10 weeks

12/31/2022

2023 is going to be fantastic!

12/25/2022

Hayseed pup

12/19/2022

Big sister and 3 of the candy gang. They have discovered the agility tunnel and love it.

12/17/2022

Dreaming.

12/15/2022

A quick break from playing to eat dinner!

12/14/2022

7 weeks!