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The Puppy Diary

 

Puppy Diary2002 Litter2001 LitterLast litterRaising puppies

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The Puppy Diary

ISBN 1-4120-0189-7
catalogue number 03-0557
Available through Trafford Publishing

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I first started doing a puppy diary with my 2001 litter. Realizing that most of the people who would be getting one of my pups would never have the chance to come to my home and see for themselves how I raise my puppies. They wouldn’t get a chance to see how much they change over the days. I wanted to share the photos, but I didn’t want to just put up cute puppy pictures and encourage people to want to have a litter. I wanted them to realize how much work, time and commitment it takes.


The Puppy Diary
I had a pretty loyal following reading the puppy diary day to day. It was suggested that I make it into a book. So here it is! It is still in the day to day diary format. With all its ramblings and I’m sure, many mistakes! I hope you enjoy my Puppy Diary.

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Cathy Lewandowski
8282 Soft Maple Road
Croghan New York 13327

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Follow a pup from day one until they go to their new homes.

The book is set up in chapters that correspond to the age of the puppies in weeks. It is loaded with pictures and useful information. The book is black and white, full color cover. Perfect bound with over 300 pages.

Chapters on socializing your puppy, Kids and dogs, Bio Sensor method of raising puppies, weaning, worming, first bath, shots, shipping puppies, picking a breeder and lots more. There is some breed specific information, but the majority of the diary focuses on the day to day work involved in raising a litter of pups.

Read Some Sample Excerpts from the Book




About the Author:
Cathy Lewandowski started in the world of Pure Bred Dogs when she got her first dog, an Irish Setter, who she took through 4-H dog obedience classes. Earning her AKC CD,CDX and UD, with an all breed High In Trial, as well as her CKC CD and CDX. She bred two litters of Irish Setters under the Soft Maple prefix. After returning from collage, she began researching breeds, which was when she discovered the Curly Coated Retriever. Cathy has participated in Obedience, Agility, Conformation, Tracking, Therapy, Drill teams, Puppy Kindergarten Classes, public education seminars, nursing home and children's dog demonstrations. She has taught some private obedience classes, assisted in group obedience class sessions, judged matches and is a CGC evaluator.

Club Affiliations:

Member of Curly Coated Retriever Club of America: (1999 National Specialty Co-chairman) (Former Head of Web Page Committee) (Currently on National Specialty Committee); Curly Coated Retriever Club of Canada: (Head of Web Page Committee); North East Curly Consortium: (Charter Member) (Head of Web Page Committee); Curly Coated Retriever Club of Great Britain; North Country Kennel Club: (Offices held in NCKC) ; Recording Secretary ; Vice President ; Obedience Chairperson ; Chief Ring Steward ; Public education ; Canine Companions Dog Agility Association; Central NY Retriever Club; Past member in good standing Mid Atlantic Curly Club ; Past member in good standing Irish Setter Club of America ; Past member in good standing Irish Setter Club of Central NY ; Past member in good standing Irish Setter Club of Western NY ; Owner Handler Association; 4-H Dog Obedience ;

Cathy an associates level in Animal Health Technology, and is currently working as a Registered Nurse in a local hospital. She lives in Northern NY with her husband and dogs.



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Contents

Chapter One (Week One) ... Page 1

Seger comes into season
Happy Birthday!
Removing the Dewclaws
Start of the Bio Sensor program

Chapter Two (Week Two) ... Page 48
Coat issues.
Tail Gland Hyperplasia
Do Curlies Shed?

Chapter Three (Week Three) ... Page 94
End of Bio Sensor Exercises
Worming The puppies
Eyes are open
First pup escapes from the box

Chapter Four (Week Four) ... Page 130
Weaning. The great food fight!
Introduction to the puppy play room
Shark Cage

Chapter Five (Week Five) ... Page 156
Field dog? Show Dog? CPE?
Happy Mothers Day!
First Stacked pictures

Chapter Six (Week Six) ... Page 195
Toys! Toys! Toys!
What’s In A Name?
Kids and Dogs
Introduction to Wings

Chapter Seven (Week Seven) ... Page 236
About Puppies and Retrieving
Socialize your puppy
First Shots & Vet Visit
Splish Splash, first bath!

Chapter Eight (Week Eight) ... Page 286
Shape up or ship out!
Requirements to ship puppies
See all the pups!

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