Beachn Ranch Labradors and More

01/04/2024

We have a handsome black male still available 💛

01/03/2024

Riggs getting excited for the dog show! Bubble bath and now conditioner phase....

12/30/2023

Baby boys

12/30/2023

Lemons sweet Little Lemon Drops

The girls ♥️💜🩷

12/30/2023

Lemons adorable litter! We still have puppies available.

The boys 💚💛💙🖤

12/16/2023

Our beautiful Pistol and Doc puppy almost 3 weeks.

12/16/2023

Alice got to see Santa!

Santa is having fun!

12/09/2023

The Grinch had a blast at the 29 Palms Light Parade. Now to get ready for Santa Paws on the 16th. Real Time Rescue

11/21/2023

11/21/2023

Best advice

11/13/2023

We had a great show this weekend at the South Bay Dog Fanciers UKC Club . The 4h kids were amazing and worked hard! Riggs won Breed and Group each day. Beau also did the same! Dom went for moral support lol. Dolly earned Best of Winner ring 2 on Saturday. Kalee got pictures with Jerry Brown just all grown up now.

09/04/2023

So proud of Mickey in his training! He is working on his CGC Urban

07/25/2023

I found this on another breeder’s page and believe it to be so true…..

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.

Author: Karen Balinski
Killara Field Spaniels

07/22/2023

Pistol and her BFF Ruh Roh at dog class.

07/16/2023

My little helper in the kitchen today. *Bear*

07/08/2023

Our next UKC show! We are bringing out our younger babies for some fun and our 4H kids for Junior Handlers. ❤️🍀

06/04/2023

Dom keeping the babies entertained while I work

06/03/2023

🤣🤣🤣

05/14/2023

Jerry is looking for his forever home 💚 He is a very calm and relaxed puppy.... For a lab 😉

05/11/2023

Tom is looking for his forever home. He is spunky and sweet little guy.

05/09/2023

Princess is looking for her forever home 💕

05/09/2023

We are so proud of Kalee and Ding!

05/09/2023

We have 2 boys and 1 girl available

05/06/2023

This sweet little Princess is still looking for her forever home

05/01/2023

We 3 puppies available. 2 boys and 1 girl.

04/09/2023

Riggs and I had a great day at the AKC dog show! Kelly Carpenter Kalee Anne Jonathan Gier

01/08/2023

If you are ever feel down or unappreciated sit with puppies. You will instantly feel loved.

01/08/2023

Outside adventure time Rosie (black ), Josey ( chocolate), Wyatt ( blue collar available)

01/08/2023

Josey snuggles