Flying Squirrel Retrievers

11/15/2024

This first aid kit is pretty much what we have in ours. A great price for what it includes! And always a great idea to keep something like this in your car or on your adventures! :) we have supplies like this both in the house and kennel, and in our vehicle and show/event supplies :)

📣 Special Collaboration Announcement 📣

Always looking out for pet owners, sport and show handlers we come across a lot of products. Occasionally we find amazing products founded by amazing people and that is what we found with kit development by Dr. Hood.
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Having spoken with Dr. Hood and staff we realized that they had something special and wanted to help spread the word to the Rogue Pet Science community! We are happy to have this Veterinarian developed and recommended product available on our website and through the holidays to take advantage of all the holiday sales.

More information, pictures and videos of the kit will be shared soon!

11/10/2024

Miss Winnifred is two! I can’t believe we are here already! It feels like yesterday she was the tiny little baby we picked up from Danielle!

This girl has quickly become my partner in crime as we’ve been showing the past two years! She has been one to teach me so much! We love this crazy girl, and are so excited to see what the next year brings!

11/06/2024

Huge facts

11/01/2024

The best chocolate girl around turns three today! Happy Birthday Poppy, and all her brothers and sister!🎉🤎🖤🐾

10/25/2024

I realize I have been very behind on updating how we did at the LRC National Show! Life has been just crazy! Winnie and I made the tip to CT to show at the Notational, where we had a great time! We got to enjoy the company of friends, meet new people, and admire such lovely dogs from around the country! Miss Winnifred took 2nd in her class, even while being nearly naked from just having blown coat. She showed beautifully, and we had a blast!

And her other mom brought her new lamb chops! Making her the happiest girl around! I think we can safely retire the one missing limbs now! 😂 Rimfire Retrievers

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10/21/2024

Fall 🍁🐾🍂

09/20/2024

Why Choosing a Breeder Who Shows Their Dogs Matters, Even for Pet Owners

When selecting a breeder, you might wonder why it’s recommended to choose one who shows their dogs, even if you have no intention of participating in dog shows yourself. Does this focus on show standards seem excessive or elitist? It’s not, and here’s why.

Dog shows are more than just competitions; they serve as a rigorous evaluation process where dogs are assessed against the breed standard. This standard includes several critical elements:

• Soundness: This refers to a dog’s overall physical and mental health, ensuring all organs and faculties are functioning harmoniously.
• Type: Breed type encompasses not just appearance but also character, bone structure, temperament, and movement, reflecting the essence of the breed.
• Gait: The quality of a dog’s movement is assessed to ensure ease and freedom from structural issues.
• Temperament: This measures a dog’s general attitude towards people and other animals, an essential trait for a well-rounded companion.

So why does this matter to you as a prospective pet owner? If you chose a Labrador, you likely did so because of their renowned qualities: their gentle nature, compatibility with children and other animals, and their ability to make exceptional therapy dogs. Good breeders strive to uphold these positive characteristics through their commitment to breed standards.

While not every puppy from a show-quality litter will be destined for the show ring, all will benefit from the breeder’s dedication to preserving the breed’s positive traits. Puppies that are not suited for the show ring but are well-bred still embody the breed’s essential qualities, making them excellent family pets.

Choosing a breeder who shows their dogs is not about snobbery or elitism; it’s about ensuring that you get a puppy who will grow into a well-rounded, healthy companion that exemplifies the breed you fell in love with. It’s about the breeder’s commitment to preserving the breed’s best traits and ensuring every puppy, regardless of its future in the show ring, starts life with the best possible foundation.

In essence, selecting a breeder who shows their dogs is a way to ensure that your future puppy will be a healthy, well-adjusted member of your family. It’s a reflection of love and respect for the breed, ensuring that all puppies have the opportunity to thrive and bring joy into their new homes.
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09/10/2024

Poppy had a little photo shoot yesterday, she was looking too nice not to! 😍

09/06/2024

We’ve had a run around kind of past two weeks with appointments for the dogs.. One of which being Poppy, and Winnie’s yearly eye exams! Both girls passed with normal eyes. And they are excited to see our Ophthalmologist again next year!

09/05/2024

A training day for Miss Bo. I am the first to admit, we don’t get training in near as much as we should… but such is life!
We are working on e-collar conditioning to continue to allow Bo freedom of off leash privileges in the yard and hiking our trails!

08/26/2024

Bo says toys that aren’t mine are the best ones! ;)
She’s a good girl though, and gave it up without too much complaining!

08/02/2024

We would like to introduce our new title incentive program for our puppy owners! Check it out for all our current and future puppy owners!
https://www.flyingsquirrelretrievers.com/title-incentives.html

07/31/2024

Remember, submitting an application to a breeder's program is just the start of getting to know each other 💙

07/25/2024

Let’s talk muzzles! Muzzles are not for ‘bad dogs’… but they are an amazing tool for ANY dog! All our dogs are muzzle trained for emergencies. (ANY dog can bite in the right situation!) this conditioning and training came in handy when one of our girls had a mass removed on her leg, and she was pulling on her bandages.. she was miserable wearing a cone of shame, but was happy, and comfortable wearing her muzzle!

Currently .muzzle.movement is having a give away where you could win a great muzzle set for your pooch!

07/14/2024

We had a fun couple of days at the Vermont Scenic Circuit Dog Show! Winnie has been showing so well this year, and I couldn’t be more proud of her! 🖤🖤
We finished off our show day with taking reserve winners bitch!

07/13/2024

Allee of Crabb’s Creations did it again! I’ve been meaning to get an updated portrait of Winnie and she captured her beautifully! 🥰🖤

Can’t wait to get this on the wall!

Thank you again Allee!!

07/13/2024

LET’S TALK TOOLS

Red Arrow: Harness that fits around the dog’s body and when connected to a clip leash, creates a pulling reaction from the dog. This pulling reaction triggers the shoulders and chest muscles to be used which then influences the dog to use strength to get where they need to. If you have properly trained your dog to walk right next to you on a harness, you will not experience the pulling. Congratulations, I have yet to see this. 😂

Orange Arrow: Flat collar, usually used to connect a clip leash to and often times sits on the bottom of the neck due to gravity and the dog’s head being higher than the shoulders. This then triggers the dog’s shoulder muscles and the pulling starts. Again, this teaches the dog that strength needs to be used to get where they need to. If you have properly trained your dog to walk next to you on a flat collar, you will not experience the pulling. The majority of dogs I see are pulling during this setup.

Blue Arrow: Slip Leash is very high on the neck where it is placed behind the ears, behind the jaw bone, and it allows us to influence the dog’s head and brain. Shoulders and chest muscles are not triggered and physical strength is not used during the walk. When used correctly, little to no pressure is on the leash and physical strength is used by the dog to get from point A to point B. If you have properly trained your dog to walk next to you on a slip leash, you will not experience any pulling.

Out of the 3 tools shown, the slip leash is one of the most productive tools to create a structured walk, a calm mind, and a solid relationship.

Ever watch anyone walk a horse by the saddle?

Yeah, me either.

That’s because when you walk a 1000lb animal, you need to influence the brain and not the body.

Let’s start influencing our dog’s mentally and not physically.