Charmm Golden Retrievers

22/04/2024

Gus x Nova Golden pups
central Illinois
NFS ***all have homes***

23/07/2023

She is a puppy. It takes time.
Please read the following....
This is good and worth sharing. I wish someone would have shared with me many years ago when I got my first puppy. ❤️

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 home. 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.

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21/07/2023

🤍 Krystal’s puppies posed for us! Thanks to my very photogenic niece, Jessa for all your help making the impossible happen! 🐶📸

17/07/2023

Golden Retriever puppies looking to travel from central Illinois next weekend! Puppies are out of our direct import, Krystal of First Capital 🤍 more info under each picture

Parents k9 data links:
Krystal
https://www.k9data.com/pedigree.asp?ID=1165793

Gus
https://www.k9data.com/pedigree.asp?ID=1201572

10/07/2023

Krystal x Gus Grey collar male! Tail is always wagging! Looking to travel soon.

07/07/2023

Krystal’s purple collar and my niece Jaida.

26/06/2023

Picture day for the 4 week old puppies! Personalities are just barely beginning to show. Not by much yet. Some wanted to pose and some didn’t. We will try again tomorrow. 😊 We hope everyone has a great week.

15/06/2023

Yes to this ❤️ she said it better than I could ever. But this is the answer to that question I often get when meeting a family with N 8 wk old puppy.

People often ask, “don’t you miss the puppies when they leave?” And while that question would seem like a resounding yes, it is complicated.

From the time the puppies are born, they are not mine. They are for someone else. And I have 8 weeks to do everything I can do to make them the best for them.

Also, from the time they are born, they also belong to their mama. And in that moment we become a unit.

Mom

Puppies

Human

When the three of us all learn to trust and respect each other we are able to work truly as a unit.

I have relied on taking the lead from our moms. Honoring them through the process and understanding that more than anything our puppies need a happy and healthy mom.

I have learned where we come into this process and how we are so lucky to be able to share a litter of puppies with their mom.

So, when puppies leave, I miss the unit.

We were one.

Mama

Puppies

Human

04/04/2023

Beautiful GOLDEN RETRIEVER puppies!! Nova and Gus have a litter of 9! Looking to travel when they are 8️⃣ weeks from central IL. There are 3 males and 6 females. Such sweet& loving puppies. Can’t ask for better temperaments. Message us!

05/03/2023

Introducing Nova and Gus new litter of Golden Retrievers. 1 week old ❤️ 3 males and 6 females.

30/01/2023

Just hanging out tonight. 🤍

19/01/2023

Amy sent pictures of Hank last night. He is so content and happy in his new home. Krystal x Gus puppies and their families are the best!!

15/01/2023

💙this girl has stolen my heart. So so happy for her as she is getting the best home and her future is bright! 💙 Happy Sunday travels sweet girl. Going to Georgia!

09/01/2023

One of Krystal and Gus puppies ”Hank” made it home to his family and made a boy’s day the ”best day of his life”💙

03/01/2023

2 baths in 2 days for light blue collar girl 😂

02/01/2023

24/12/2022

Photo shoot today. Puppies are 5wks. All doing well!! Central Illinois

09/12/2022

Krystal and Gus past puppies at 7 weeks of age. Just sharing past puppies as this current litter is a repeat breeding and will turn out just as nice! Both parents are fully health tested with excellent clearances.

07/12/2022

Some 3 wk old pictures. Some posed and some wanted to sleep!

07/12/2022

20/11/2022

These faces are so smooshy and sweet even at just one week old! Taking individual pictures and had to stop for a selfie. Me and black collar 🖤

15/11/2022

2 days old and doing well so far.

13/11/2022

Puppies are making their arrival today. First puppy is a male. 💙

21/08/2022

Krystal x Gus

https://www.k9data.com/pedigree.asp?ID=1165793

https://www.k9data.com/pedigree.asp?ID=1201572

18/04/2022

Gorgeous day for pictures of these girls! Let’s be friends! Send a message

16/03/2022

05/03/2022

Puppy lovins