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ABOUT US!
Here is a little
information about us!
My partner Justin and I are both self employed. We spend most
of our time with the dogs but we also buy and sell gentle family horses.
We buy horses from individuals, auctions, we trade horses and rescue a few every
now and then. We look for good deals and pass on the savings to you!
I first started trading horses when I was 15, I loved it and it just took
off from there. I've been breaking horses for 11 years and trading for 9.
People ask, what is a day like at your house?
Well, it starts early in the
morning feeding and watering everybody! First thing in the morning all of
the dogs get fresh clean water. (a few of them would rather play in it than
anything!) I feed everybody and make sure everyone is happy and
comfy! I mop and sanitize the inside kennels. Then we take care of
the horses. They, like the dogs, learn a routine very quickly and they are
expecting us when we get there to feed! I usually feed everybody, then
come back to the house to play with puppies and let some of the adult dogs out. They have a
good 'ole time! Since we don't have a fenced in yard we just let a few out
at a time. They're easier to keep track of!! After a few hours I go
back to saddle and ride a few horses. I usually take at least one dog with
me. I think its good for them to get out and go places. They love
it! Every evening Justin cleans and sanitizes all of the dog
pens for me! As he cleans he makes sure everybody still has food and clean
water. While he's cleaning the outside I clean and mop the inside
again. By this time, we're both give out and we come in, check our email
and wish we were already in bed!
Another question get is what are you kennels like?
I have had several people that came out to visit tell me I need to take pictures
and publish them on my site! So here they are! The kennels are heated and air-conditioned
inside. This building is built like a house with sheet rock walls and a
cement floor. We have a sink for warm baths, cleaning, etc. We also
have a large table for grooming and taking pictures of newborn puppies! We
have a TV and a stereo in the kennel. One stays on all of the time.
They like to hear the sounds when we're not out there. We also have
a camera monitor system that allows us to check on the dogs at anytime without
disturbing them. Its great! Especially when we're having or
expecting puppies! We also use it for security! We just finished a second building a second building that also has heat/air. We're excited about it! We like to spoil 'em!
How socialized are our puppies?
I am lucky to have a few girlfriends who love to come help me spoil these
precious babies! I spend an average of 6-8 hours in the kennel each day
anyway, but I think it's important for them to play with other people besides my
husband and me. Thanks to Lisa and Carrie especially for all of your
help! They all love people and will be happy and friendly when they get to
their new home with you!
UPDATE:
We have hired a vet tech from our vet to help us part time in socializing,
cleaning and taking care of our dogs! We're excited to have someone like
her helping us!
If you have any questions please
feel free to ask! We'd love to hear from you! I've always got
time to talk dogs! :)
Justin and my dad building the kennel. They built the
whole thing by themselves. Justin did the outside pens. What a
great job! He's working on another heated/cooled kennel right now!
This is part of our outside kennels. They are covered
to protect them from the sun. Even on days that its over 100
degrees, it stays pretty cool under there!
This is where all the dogs/puppies get their baths, shots,
hair cuts, etc! This table and deep sink really come in handy.
You can't see it but to the right is my TV and refrigerator!
The isle between kennels. Pens can get cleaned in all
weather! Rain, shine, snow or sleet! We don't have an excuse with
these covered pens!
This is a side view of our kennels from across the
pond. We are blessed to live out in the country with
such an awesome view of the Mountains.
We keep the puppies in these
cages from the time we wean
them at 61/2 wks till they've had
their 8wk shots. We feel its easier
to keep them healthy this way!
Down the row of inside kennels. Tommy, a yorkie,
checks out all of the pretty girls as he goes down the row. He keeps
things in check. He's the best babysitter in the world! He is
also my house dog and my very best friend! He thinks he's an aussie!
This is Brandy inside the kennel, smiling and waving anyone
and everyone over to her pen for hugs and kisses! She's got quite
the personality!
The inside of our kennels. These are the pens on the
inside. They use dog doors to go inside & out. We use
solid dividers when the pups are newborn for mom's privacy! The
inside pens are comfortable for even our biggest dogs & litters.
This litter has plenty of room inside & out! Once the puppies
have had all of their shots they get to go in the inside/outside
pens!
Our Newest Kennel
This heated and air-conditioned
kennel has 8 inside/outside runs for the dogs. We plan on
using this as a whelping house for our mini aussies. We wanted
them to have more room! We're still working on it but it
should be completely done by the first of February! We've done
it all ourselves so it has taken us a lot of time, but we're
proud of it!
Dr Vicki
Wood on the left examining a puppy before its flight!
Misty, helping hold the pup is one of the girls that works for us both in the kennels
and at the barn! You'll see her on our horse page! She's full time help!
Carmen is
shaving a giant schnauzer in this picture. Sat back to
take a break and got a kiss from Brandy! Carmen comes
every day and helps mostly with the inside kennels and plays
with all of the puppies. She keeps everything up to date
on shots, worming, etc. She helps at the barn sometimes
too. She's wonderful!
Pic coming soon!
Jessie like
Carmen and Misty is very experienced with animals. They
have all worked for years at the local vet clinic. They
work side by side with the vet and have tons of knowledge about
dogs. They're all great to have around. Jessie helps
mostly with the outside dogs and pens. She has also been
seen around the barn a time or two! :)
One of the best parts of living out here is the
beautiful sunsets. The sun sets behind the mountain and it never
looses its beauty. We watch the sunset almost every night. I know
it's a little mountain to some of you! haha! But it's all
we've got!