WindRiver Kennels

06/15/2024

Littermates (from our Against All Odds litter - Swift x Camo): ❤️Rex 💚Ruby
💜Marvel 💙Flair

06/11/2024

05/15/2024

This is how we relax at WindRiver Kennels. Oh Flair 💙

04/11/2024

Spent yesterday cleaning up outside and inside from the storms that raged through Central Texas. This morning…🤦🏻‍♀️

04/08/2024

Khaliah (LuBeaux’s Evermore at WindRiver) earning her Canine Good Citizen on March 30th.

03/29/2024

This is how our week is going… 🙄

03/27/2024

The Rottweiler is a robust, powerful and loyal dog with strong protective instincts.

Are you interested in this breed? The OFA, working with the American Rottweiler Club, recommends the following basic health screening tests for all breeding stock:
- Hip Dysplasia (OFA)
- Elbow Dysplasia
- Cardiac Exam (Basic, Advanced, or Standard Congenital Cardiac Exam - 24m age minimum)
- ACVO Eye Exam (24m age minimum)
Optional but recommended:
- Juvenile Laryngeal Paralysis & Polyneuropathy

Dogs meeting these basic health screening requirements are issued Canine Health Information Center (CHIC) numbers. For potential puppy buyers, CHIC certification is a good indicator the breeder responsibly factors good health into their selection criteria.

For more information about the Rottweiler, please visit the parent club website: https://www.amrottclub.org/

For more information about the CHIC program, check out the OFA: https://ofa.org/chic-programs/

03/13/2024

Some of the fun activities WindRiver dogs do

03/03/2024

This 👇🏻

02/14/2024

Happy Valentine’s Day from WindRiver Kennels! ❤️

01/17/2024

This. This is us here at WindRiver Kennels ☺️

01/12/2024

Throwback 10 years ago! Blaze and Bindi Sue

01/07/2024

Let's get real for a second.

The world often paints a picture that dogs who live together are best friends and do everything together.

This is just not true. Many many many multidog household utilize management in different situations to allow dogs personal space to enjoy things such as:

- feeding time
- chew time
- play time
- attention time

This. Is. Normal.

Just because someone utilizes management, doesn't mean their dogs don't enjoy each other's company or have fun together. It just means that there are certain activities that they prefer to do on their own.

And I will tell you firsthand that implementing safe space zones and time apart can be so beneficial to the relationship between two dogs.

Think about it-- do you enjoy doing every single activity that you do at home with your spouse, family, or sibling RIGHT there? I don't think so.

So let's normalize management between dogs who live together!!

Do you want to work on your dogs' relationship and/or interactions? Go to my website here to schedule a private consult: perkedears.com/private-training-sessions

01/06/2024

Make that 85 lbs of its one of the girls, 100 lbs if it’s Hippo (Stash)! 🤣

Big dog owners can relate!

01/04/2024

The girls enjoying a foggy morning (Bindi Sue, Flair, Quake)

12/29/2023

Beautiful Glory! 💜

My beloved Bindi Sue x Blaze daughter living the life with her amazing mom and dad in Alaska!

12/27/2023

Absolutely gorgeous photo of
CH WindRiver’s A Million Dreams CGCA CGCU owned by Brittany Miller (and loved by Brittany, his breeders Tricia Yonker and Anneliese Tschannen, and so many more 💜).

Photo credit: The Journey Photography by Cris

12/24/2023

2017 WindRiver gang on Christmas Eve.

Back Row: Domino, Hailey, Bindi, Khan, Journey

Front: Quake, Glory

12/22/2023

Merry Christmas 🎄 from WindRiver Kennels

12/15/2023

Truth!

You is expensive.

12/11/2023

Happy heavenly birthday to one of the best dogs ever! I know your mama misses you more than anything; so does G’Ma.

Never forgotten: 🌈Triton (aka PJ)

RACH WindRiver’s Sailing Solo CD BN RM3 RAE4 CGCA CGCU TKA FDC RATN

12/10/2023

Dogs don’t make good Christmas presents. Research before you buy. Be certain the dog you are bringing in to your life for 10+ years is a good fit BEFORE you get it. Every breed has characteristics, traits, health issues you should aware of.

BE INFORMED…… Don’t impulse buy.

Paw It Forward’s 10 𝙩𝙞𝙥𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙥𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙮 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙖 𝘽𝙤𝙬 𝙊𝙣 𝙄𝙩 🎁

Before you impulse buy a puppy for a gift, call me. Make your Decision based on rational logical choices. I will help you compartmentalize the lifestyle the puppy needs and the lifestyle you can give, to make the right decision.

1. Your bow tied fuzzy is a 10-15+ year commitment with all the expenses including training, grooming, vetting, boarding, and surgeries & recoveries. Know this.

2. The adult owner’s choices are responsible for the dog’s behavior, always. Own it. Training will help you make the right choices.

3. Crate training is a must for newly adopted or purchased puppies. It’s non-negotiable. Don’t get caught up in the fairies and rainbows experts. You’ll regret it. Get preventative training.

4. Educate yourself in canine genetics. Even hard core breeds CAN do well as pets when they come from GOOD genetics. Bad genetics is often difficult to clean up aggression, even with training.

5. Puppies do NOT need 100% free roam, lots of dogs, people and OVER socialization. They need you to make responsible choices for them. Over expose, and enjoy a dog that pays no attention to you. Train early.

6. Ask yourself ahead of time, is anyone going to be allergic? Expecting a baby? Planning on moving? Live in a no pets allowed apartment? Works long hours? Already has a dog reactive dog? Adopting an aggressive dog to “save it.” These are the “reasons” dogs are given up RIGHT AFTER THE NEW YEAR. Plan ahead.

7. Educate yourself in breed traits. There’s lots of breed information available online. Know the pros and cons for your lifestyle. For example, a border collie or cattle dog may not make a good family companion with small kids. That Cane Corso isn’t going to be stranger friendly. Choose wisely. That husky puppy? Yeah, call me. I’ve owned 6. Let me enlighten you.

8. Drop the “my puppy must love everything and everyone” expectations. Most dogs are selective. It’s normal.

9. Steer clear of MOST free roam only high volume, low staffed daycares. They will expect your puppy to never defend itself, never growl, never nip and love everyone and everything. This sets up dogs to bully, be pushy or be bullied as the “norm.” It’s a breeding ground for dog reactivity and poor behavior.

10. The leash is your friend. YOU are responsible for controlling movement. What you allow to happen wlll happen. Bad behavior is YOUR choice to allow. Read that again.

Research! Adopt safe adoptable dogs or invest in a good reputable breeder and good training now to save you a lot of money and heartache later. I’m here to help 🐾

Jeannie Oakley, Paw It Forward, LLC
Free consultations: 518-522-5668

Photo credit and an amazing resource Bailing Out Benji. Show time some love.

12/07/2023

Happy Holidays from WindRiver Kennels! This is one of our favorite holiday photos.

Ch WindRiver’s Deuces Wild v Ravenscrest (gone but never forgotten 💚)