Saturday, 2 December 2017

About lovin my back 40 and what I do



Was created for information about our farm, lifestyle and what we do and how we raise our animals. 
 We are not registered breeders but I will say knowledgeable breeders and animal people. Thorough a life time of care a responsibility for animals and pets. We do our upmost to make sure our animals are well cared for and if we sell them we want to be sure to the best we can they go to good homes, weather iIt's a cow, kitten or dog, chickens etc. All are put in our responsibility to pass on to another home where they will be cared for. 
   We do our best to make sure the pet will match the owner and I like to talk to each potential buyer personally and I want them if they are able do to distance is to meet the animal and talk with us before purchasing. If distance is too great then phone calls and videos are next best option .

 A bit about produce,  I raise chickens, eggs, beef and vegetables , all food is farm fresh and grown and raised respectively., Or responsibly.  I don't sell much but if I have surplus then it's available for th going rate. Vegetables are U pick for a bulk cheaper price, if I pick and deliver I charge accordingly. My main dependable crop is carrots, and usually eggs, particularly in the fall and winter months. 

Give them affection

If you like them and enjoy them you'll spend time with them, we have dogs because we enjoy them and like raising puppies and other animals . We have the room and location to do it and as a family we enjoy it together . 

Go for a walk

Walking is a priority with all our dogs, when I go out I take some dogs with me because I want them there. , it's good for us so it's good for them too. 

In the snow


And walk some more


 Olaf the happy American Eskimo running for a picture


In the summer, checking work

Vet checks are a priority for our puppies





Before I let any puppy go to a home, they don't go before our vet that we've used now for  10 years sees each pup and gives them each an examination and their first vaccinations. I also use a vet in Prince George, which I have off and on for many years, they have seen our pups and adult dogs on occasions, sometimes for sad occasions  and more  happy ones thankfully. Our vet in Vanderhoof  is only open part time so I often need to make trips for unexpected appointments to Ospika Animal hospital.
I don't at this time do extensive testing for health issues or other disorders unless it would become necessary. We chose our pups parents as wisely as we could to be sure as far as we knew the offspring would be healthy. Each new puppy owner will receive a vet certificate and bill of sale. 
Im also available for questions and keep in contact with my buyers to see how its going, and make sure everything is going well. Its not unusual for me to get repeat buyers or referrals from people they know. They become Facebook or Instagram friends or just a few texts by phone  from time to time. It makes my day when I get unexpected puppy pictures and words on how much they love their new dog !

Its hard not to do a good job when your heart is with your dogs everyday ! which is why we love doing this for people.



Before buying a puppy or dog, do your research


Ask yourself some questions 

Can you meet its needs? 
 
It's one thing to afford the dog or pup, the other is its needs. Many people have dogs loose in the yard, to walk or run with, what ever you do ,think of your responsibility and what you plan to do. 
Make sure it won't be in the way of others and not become a problem.

 What will you do when your gone ? 

 I suggest a place for the dog to be outside, with shelter , at least when your gone.,preferably a secured fenced kennel or yard is great, where they can have a bit of room  and get fresh air. 

Do you have time to walk them every day ? Spend time with them ?

These dogs do need regular exercise, they aren't hyper or happy under regular exercise and affection but to keep them manageable and enjoyable regular exercise will be a must, a  fenced in yard will somewhat  do instead of you walking them, but they will thrive on being your companion and spending time with them. 

 Have you done your research ? 
  
Is this the breed you want ? Not just because it looks good ,Don't get the puppy or dog just because it's cute and cuddly, make sure you get yourself educated on what you want and why you want it. There are WAY to many dogs in rescue situations and don't add to it. 


Dog and puppy links


Here's some useful links that you may find interesting and helpful







American Eskimo puppies 2017 growing like crazy


I'm always out there with my camera and enjoying these puppies, I love photography so it makes it easy, it's also easy to write about something you really enjoy, and I really enjoy co- raising puppies with my children. In the next few pictures are a mix of males and females and just random shots I took today or very recent.
 Next week they will start their short walks outside their big outdoor pen along some of our short trails. We start with once a day and go to two like the other dogs. Then they learn exercise, then food and we do this at consistent times to help them build regularity and it helps with  house or yard and walk training. Meaning they go relieve themselves in areas you want them to go. This is the start of training, but more on that another post.