Barafields Golden Retrievers

04/09/2024

I plan to breed Bertie to Oliver this fall. Puppies will be ready for their families early winter 2025.

I have planned this litter with both beauty and temperament in mind. So, I'm hoping for some well-rounded, dual-purpose individuals. Puppies will be raised using the Avidog guidelines and will be temperament tested to help ensure the very best puppy matches with their family.

I am presently taking applications for this litter. Please message me if you'd like more information or an application.

Pedigree is in the comments.

01/09/2024

Finn from our Xander and Abbey litter enjoying his Labor Day weekend 💙 He has the quintessential temperament of the breed; easy to train, eager to please and loving his people, while also having a reliable off switch when it comes time to settle down.

I am planning two litters later this fall. They will be ready for their families early next year. Both litters will be bred with the same purposeful intent for temperament as Finn. More information for both litters coming soon.

08/05/2024

Congratulations to “Stormie” Barafields Enchanted Tornado at Storybrooke for winning BOS in Beginner Puppy! (Ozark x Bertie)

She's been learning scent work, basic obedience and is retrieving with enthusiasm too! Stacy said she showed off her lightning quick sits and downs before settling and standing for the judge. I wonder how long it took to settle her wag for this photo?

24/12/2023

Our final call to dinner before they go off to their families.

24/12/2023

Merry Christmas!

22/12/2023

Have a holly jolly Christmas!

20/12/2023

Maybe they spotted Santa?!

19/12/2023

The puppy’s recalls are coming along ❤

18/12/2023

07/12/2023

Discovering the outdoors!

07/12/2023

Puppies outdoor adventure. They are only five weeks old and their recall is really coming along!

07/12/2023

I encourage everyone to read this. It’s about the effect of smart outlets on our pets.

PSA: We adopted our dog, Rowdy, from the shelter 5 years ago. He was already an adult dog, so we estimate he is about 11 or 12 years old at this point. I love this dog. He is the sweetest soul and my BFF. For the past week or so he hasn’t been acting like himself. He licked a raw spot on his foot. He was panting constantly. He was pacing. Sunday morning, the pacing and panting got so bad, and I was REALLY nervous that there was something seriously wrong with him. For 45 minutes, he panted like crazy and constantly paced back and forth. He was keeping his tail tucked down all the time. His ears were pinned back. He would not settle down and he wouldn’t eat. We tried everything. I ended up giving him a trazadone that he takes sometimes when he goes to the groomer. It seemed to take a little bit of the edge off, but not much. He still wouldn’t eat and still wouldn’t settle. I took off work on Monday so I could take him to the vet. We did bloodwork and x-rays. Knowing he is a senior dog, I was trying to prepare myself for the worst case scenario. I was glad to see his bloodwork was great except for some elevated liver enzymes. The x-rays showed he was a little backed up but no major issues. He got an anti-nausea injection and some Gabapentin to help with some tenderness in his back and to hopefully help keep him calm. When we got home, he was ok for a little bit, but eventually started pacing and panting again. We walked around the neighborhood for a long time and he used the bathroom a lot. He seemed pretty happy about that and was in good spirits until we got home and he refused to come back in the house. Every time I took him out that evening, he would hunker down like he didn’t want to come back in the house. When my vet called and I gave her the update, she suggested there may be some new electronic device in the house that was emitting a high frequency noise that is hurting his ears. We had just put new smart outlets in the house about a week ago. His pacing and panting were worse when the lamps were on, so I unplugged all the smart outlets. He stopped panting, stopped pacing, and ate his food. His tail was even up and wagging again. When I plugged the smart outlets all back in and asked Alexa to turn on the lamps, he immediately started panting and pacing again. My husband used an app to test the frequency of the smart outlets. It was off the charts. We've left the outlets unplugged for two days and have confirmed that it is definitely the smart outlets that are causing his stress and discomfort. He's back to being a totally normal dog now. I really thought this was the end for Rowdy based on the way he was acting. I am so thankful for Dr. Newell at BoonesCreek AnimalHospital for figuring out this simple solution. If your pets are exhibiting similar symptoms, you may want to consider checking your electronics first. I cannot express how relieved I am that he is ok now. 😭♥️🐶

30/11/2023

Puppies have outgrown the whelping box. They are now sleeping all the way through the night without Bertie. Our Hope Floats Litter is growing up up up and will soon be away before we know it. It all happens far too quickly.

28/11/2023

Puppies had their first real food a couple nights ago and loved it! Once they are done, Bertie will clean up any leftovers.

“Dear brother you have it all over you. Let me help with that!”

27/11/2023

Outstanding advice!! Kathy Lorentzen

My dog is not my child. My dog is not my furbaby.

I am not his mother, I am his trainer. The word trainer is not a bad word, it means leader, supporter,disciplinary.. and friend.

My dog is my friend. He is my partner and my companion. To treat him like a child, to infantilize him and make it seem as though he needs my constant coddling or protection, would be unfair to him.

He is an adult carnivore that I have brought into my human world. Because of that it is my responsibility as his owner:

1) To communicate with him in a way he can understand.

2) To provide leadership, discipline and mutual respect.

3) To understand his instincts and needs, and provide appropriate outlets for them.

4) To train him and provide him the skills to function effectively in our human world, including acceptable manners and behaviours including the veterinarian.

Our dogs deserve to be given responsibility and allowed to be adult creatures, not perpetual babies.

Please, don't try to make them tiny humans, they aren't and they don't want to be. Dogs are wonderful because they are dogs. Let them be dogs.

Teach them to be good ones.

27/11/2023

They’re really starting to toddle about now. It’s going to be interesting to see how Bertie, who’s always been a careful perfectionist, will handle these little imps.

26/11/2023

I’m thrilled to announce Canadian Champion Gillbryan Poetic License. Princeton finished in high style, winning BOB under Steve Meridith from Wales and then onto Group 4!!

http://k9data.com/pedigree.asp?ID=1047668

26/11/2023

Boo babies are on the move and developing their tiny grrrrssss ❤

17/11/2023

A little winsome charm for your Friday.
(All puppies have families waiting in the wings)

16/11/2023

A couple Princeton puppies bred by Selah Kennel. Bixby on the left and Maple on the right. Bixby looks just like Princeton here 💚

11/11/2023

Some moms make it look easy ❤

10/11/2023

It’s important to start the day with a nutritional breakfast and second breakfast and elevensies and luncheon and afternoon tea..

06/11/2023

Bertie and baby Boos have moved to the nursery. This will give them room to grow and is adjacent to the puppy enrichment area, which we'll need soon.

04/11/2023

This is Reilly, Bertie's brother...I love the attention he gives his owner.

I can't wait to see which of the little Boo's have skills!

04/11/2023

Boo babies are growing and thriving... looks like we have an adventurous one too ❤️