Butternut Goldens

04/29/2024

Want to help dogs live longer lives? Stop exposing them to w**d killers!Embrace Mother Nature. 💛🌼

🌼💛 “Hello, I'm a dandelion.
A lot of people call me a w**d but I'm a friend and come to help you!
My flowers are the first food for insects after hibernation and unlike most other plants, I have pollen AND nectar, not merely one OR the other! And I am generous with them! 🤪😉

When you see me, remember that I'm the ONLY one who wants and can grow in that particular spot. Because:

Either the soil is too compact / hard / stomped and I want to loosen it for you with my roots.

Or there is too little calcium in the soil - don't worry, I will replenish that for you with the dying of my leaves.

Or the soil is too acidic. But I will also improve that for you if you give me the chance.
Or a mixture of the above reasons, of course. 😊

I'm here because your soil needs my help so best you let me grow without disturbing me! When everything is fixed, I will disappear again, I promise!

Are you trying to remove me prematurely with my root? However meticulous you are, I will return 2x as strong! Just until your soil is improved.

You can even tell by my growth at which stage my help is at. If my leaves are flat on the ground then I'm far from ready but if they all reach up then I'm already a long way on my way.

Something completely different is that I am 1 of the first bloomers in spring so I will announce spring / summer for you.

During the day when it's hot, I open my flowers but in the evening when it cools off I close them again quickly. In fact, if it's not hot enough during the day I won't open them at all!

My flowers are even delicious for you people by the way, did you know? I used to be called ′′honey (or gold) of the poor′′ because my flowers are so sweet in e.g. jam, sauce or salad! The internet is full of recipes - check them out.
But wait until the end of May or later before you start picking and even then, don't pick everything yet! The biodiversity and bees will be very grateful!” Unknown

I have tons of healing properties too.😊

04/18/2024

Pet friendly gardening 🐾

Keep these tips in mind when you plant your garden this year! 🌻🌼

04/11/2024

Leash training refresher:
The rule: 👉 🚫 No forward movement when puppy is pulling leash tight.
When puppy pulls forward and creates a tight leash:

1. 🛑Stop! Be like a lamp post. No need to scold.

2. Trick, bait, say puppy’s name, pat your leg, whatever you need to do to get puppy back to you and to create some slack in the leash.

3. As soon as there is slack: 👉 Praise or treat (or both) and move forward together. Yay!

💕 Togetherness is the game.
It is a beautiful thing. 😊

🌟 Bonus positive reinforcement:
Once puppy creates slack U in the leash: Move forward together (quickly) to whatever was enticing your dog’s interest (flower, fire hydrant, person, etc).

This is the best reward for a slack U leash. Puppy learns they get what they want, when the leash is slack.

In the beginning, keep training sessions short and positive. Start in a place where there are not a lot of distractions, like driveway or backyard. Keep session short 5-10 minutes.

After a 3-4 sessions your puppy should start to understand what this leash game is about. Then move on to places with greater distractions.
👉 Keeps teaching sessions short and end on a happy note.

As long as human stays consistent, puppy should be walking on a loose leash easily very quickly.

04/11/2024

https://caninesports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Clean-Run-Harness-Article.pdf

04/11/2024

Alert:
Harnesses can lead to injuries!

04/05/2024

https://youtu.be/FeXjeXMRVJ8?si=pQRTH0WrBXk21VBa

ABC News' Will Reeve is in golden retriever heaven at Golden Dog Farm in Vermont.LEARN MORE: https://tinyurl.com/4x53fpw5SUBSCRIBE: https://bit.ly/2Zq0dU5 SI...

04/05/2024

https://youtu.be/KuGCPHEvtBY?si=ft0dXjKuhUT-kcBf

YouTube re-released this video of Dana’s after years being taken off. Love the Beatles and seeing old friends no longer with us and young ones now our seniors. 🥰 One of the dog’s favorite places to play ball — nearby river to cool off. ❤️ Living in Vermont.

www.ButternutGoldens.com

04/04/2024

Puppies are in the works! We just updated our website (finally)!

11/16/2023

Butternut Goldens bring joy and makes Boston Chronicle news. 💛

Golden Dog Farm in Jeffersonville offers a different kind of happy hour

10/07/2023

Golden Retriever Experience brings Happiness to Vermont! 😊 https://www.mychamplainvalley.com/news/the-golden-retriever-experience-brings-happiness-to-vermont/

Jeffersonville, VT – Tucked away in the Hills of Jeffersonville, Vermont is a place some might consider heaven on earth. Golden Dog Farm has been in operation for a little over 3 years. Owner…

10/02/2023

Vermont Life made public our love for Golden Retrievers and collaboration with Golden Dog Farm in Jeffersonville, VT, one of the prettiest places on earth. Thank you Vermont Life and Golden Dog Farm. 💛✨🧡✨❤️

601.2K likes, 3459 comments. “A Vermont must visit! 🎃🍁🍂”

10/01/2023

Precautionary things you can do to be aware, help protect and prevent.

Please see AKC's message about CIRD.

https://lnews.akc.org/u/gm.php?prm=LbpHL6Zbjk_1045323955_261692_10055&_esuh=_11_10c92a7abf752d6f01523d247ea766ea4996b44d6b747795a51590578b8e0480

10/01/2023

Good to be aware: CIRD

09/05/2023

This sums up how to nurture a smooth transition nicely! ❤️🙂

08/29/2023

Important information for all new puppy owners! We’ll said! 💛

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 being 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 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.
Author: Karen Balinski of Killara Field Spaniels

07/18/2023

Amber’s puppies 5 days old.

07/18/2023

Amber and pups 5 days old.

07/18/2023

Amber & Maverick’s puppies arrived 4th of July. 9 Pups 🌟 5 girls & 4 boys!
Apologies — I haven’t had time to check emails or post anything. We don’t keep wait lists, but we will be looking at applications soon!
Thank you for your patience! More photos and videos to come. 🙂 https://www.k9data.com/pedigree.asp?ID=1302939