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Angel,
pictured here before we gave her away at age ten, in this photo. She went to a WONDERFUL home in Milton where
she lived out the rest of her years as a "very loved and spoiled" little girl. Angel's family just came and purchased an Angel grand-daughter because
they miss her so much. How sweet! This is one of my all-time favorite cocker lines (health wise, bloodline
wise, and they ADORE children and other pets.) Ms. Mollie is still carrying on this fourth generation of
heritage...
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A happy Richards Cocker family... Ginger gets homemade clothes, bonnets, etc., and sends us cards every Christmas!
Our hearts are sad to hear in this year's Christmas card that Mr. Obie has gone to his heavenly
reward. What a sweet man who loved his cockers....and Mrs. O'B -- you are in our prayers!
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Our animals are all cared for by Dr. Elliott at CHEMSTRAND OAKS VETERINARY HOSPITAL.
Should you need a breeder
reference - please feel free to check us out!
If you are looking for a GREAT Veterinary office, I would like to
recommend Chemstrand Oaks! They are by far the most caring, time-taking, thorough office you will visit in the Pensacola area!
Doctors Elliott and D'Ambre (and the staff!) "truly" are a wonderful team! They CARE about each pet
and owner...and it really shows!
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WE
LOVE AMERICAN COCKER SPANIELS!
WE FEED OUR COCKERS: Iams / Eukanuba (for our adult cockers) and our Puppies eat "Iams Puppy Formula" - the gold bag!
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For an appointment to see pups, call: 850-477-3561
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Meet my two little grandsons...Jackson Elijah and Mason Jeremiah - they live in Gainesville
and when the come to see Grammy they LOVE IT when I have puppies for them to play with.
Pictured here, you can see how little Jackson already likes puppies! We are an entire family of cocker lovers!
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HOUSETRAINING:
From the beginning take
your pup out “one” door to a specific corner, or designated area of your yard.
1. Take out immediately upon awakening.
2. Take
out at “intervals” throughout the day. Example: One time every 30 minutes for a couple times, then graduate it up to 1 hour,
2 hours, etc. until bladder control is learned.
3. Take out immediately after eating and/or drinking. You will actually
be “catching” an accident before it happens by doing so. Nature has it that when a pup eats, the previous feeding will come
through the digestive system. As he/she learns (from repetition), a pattern developes and the pup will go to the designated
door and signal you.
4. Do not feed a pup past 8pm. It’s best to take him/her out one final time right prior to
bedtime. (Remove all food dishes during the night.) This allows digestion to rest.
5. Do NOT spank a puppy if an
accident occurs. Only scold and show the pup (by taking it outside in your arms) and telling him where to go. Spanking would
only make a pup afraid and shy. He/she naturally DESIRES to please!
6. After a while, he/she will run to the “designated,
spot” alone and you can wait at the door.
TIPS:
* STICK WITH ONE DIET - DO NOT VARY IT or digestive disturbances
occur. It's VERY difficult to train a puppy with an upset tummy.
* Same as in training human children, your pup
will have good days and sometimes revert and have a bad day. Be patient. The best thing going in your favor is CONSISTENCEY!
In due time, it occurs to a pup what to do and how to signal you.
* Praise is important! Treats aren't necessary,
so save them for tricks & obedience commands. (Such as: come, down, stay, etc.) Too many treats will promote being a finicky
eater.
* Remember training is easy if you will remain consistent for a couple weeks. All it takes is a schedule
and repetition! Nearly every home in America has pets... so training is NOT hard! Have fun and enjoy your new little addition!
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