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2 Week Old PuppiesOC Goldens

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Week Two of a puppy’s life – Ears, eyes, nose and toes!

Around halfway through a puppy’s second week of life, his or her eyes will start to open and while things will be a bit fuzzy, their sight will soon improve helping them to see the world around them. Around now a puppy’s hearing will start to improve – so far they have only been able to sense vibrations – they’ll be able to hear clearly by 2 ½ to three weeks of age.

Their front legs will now be able to support their weight making it easier to seek out their mum … and the next milk feed! At around seven days onwards, the pink nose colour that dogs such as yellow Labradors and golden retrievers are born with will begin to develop the darker pigmentation they have in later life.

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Week Three of a puppy’s life – Playing, teething and weaning

Week three sees strengthening of both front and back legs and puppies at this stage are now able to fully support their own body. This means they’re able to explore their world and play begins in earnest! They’ll start by playing and investigating with their brothers and sisters and will be less reliant on their mum; no longer needing to seek her out to keep warm. In addition, this is the week where their sharp little puppy teeth start to appear which also means that it’s time to start weaning.

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Weeks Four and Five of a puppy’s life – New things, new people, new experiences

With all their senses now fully developed, puppies of this age will continue to learn through play. In addition, this is also a great time to start socializing them – introducing them to new things – such as people and sounds and getting used to being gently handled. This builds confidence and familiarity with experiences they’ll come across later in their life. It’s really important that periods of socialisation are appropriate to the age of the pup, are kept short and sweet and remain positive, so that the puppy remains confident rather than getting frightened or overwhelmed.

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6 - 8 Week Old PuppiesOC Goldens

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Weeks Six to Eight of a puppy’s life– Learning, leaving and loving life

They are growing physically stronger and more coordinated and will engage in more play with their litter mates. Play is incredibly important part of their development, these interactions help them both physically develop and are their first opportunities to interact with other dogs.

At this stage, they are nearly fully weaned and get most of their nutrients from their food and require less milk from their mum. Mum may now be able to take some rest away from her puppies although she will still be able to provide an important role in shaping positive interactions with other dogs and grow their confidence with new experiences.

Puppies at this age are still keen to explore their world but from six weeks are already becoming more reserved about new experiences so it’s really important to support them and their exposure to new things appropriately.

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Benefits of Being A Guardian

As a guardian, you are responsible only for routine veterinary care during the period in which a dog is placed with you. In exchange for your commitment to the dog’s care, safety, and overall well-being, you will receive a superior-quality English Cream Golden Retriever at no cost.

This guardianship arrangement benefits us by ensuring our dogs are raised in loving, attentive homes rather than in kennel environments, while also allowing us to maintain a manageable number of dogs within our own household. We retain full breeding rights for the dog for a predetermined period of time; however, the dog or puppy resides permanently with the guardian family as a cherished companion.

Guardianship is a mutually beneficial program that promotes the best long-term outcome for all involved—most importantly, providing each dog with the opportunity to be a valued member of a loving family and a secure, lifelong home.

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Requirements necessary to join our Guardian Program

• Guardian will be required to feed Pro Plan All Life Stages 30/20 food, that the breeder recommends.

• Guardian will be required to use OC Goldens Veterinarian in Oregon City, OR during the length of the contract.

• Guardian is responsible for all normal vet care that is not breeding related.

• Guardian will need to have a secure fenced yard and own your own home. (No apartment or renting)

• Guardian will need to communicate with the breeder in a timely manner and send updates.

• Guardian will need to live with in 40 miles of Oregon City, OR and do not intend to move for 4 years.

• Guardian will need to keep the dog groomed properly, 4 times a year, and check with us if any major changes need to be made (this means outside of a normal Golden Retriever coat, i.e. shaving, etc).

• Guardian will need to basic train your puppy / adult

• Guardian will apply and pay for monthly heartworm (Interceptor Plus Brand), and flea, and tick medication (Frontline brand) as directed by Breeder.

• Guardian can not own any intact dogs so there are no accidental breeding mistakes.

• Plus the other requirements as listed in our Guardian Contract.

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OC Goldens Responsibilities

• OC Goldens Provides Guardian Family with a fully health tested dog (Hips, Elbows, Eyes, Heart & Genetics) at No Cost.

• OC Goldens retains breeding rights on dog for up to 4 litters max.

• OC Goldens is responsible for all breeding related expenses. This includes transportation to and from Guardian Family residence.

• OC Goldens will handle all the whelping of the litter and will keep the dog for up to 7 weeks while she is with her pups. After puppies are weaned she will have a beauty spa day and then returned to the Guardian home.

• OC Goldens will pay Guardian Family $1,000.00 for every litter the dog has under contract.

• OC Goldens will provide Purina Pro Plan All Life Stages 30/20 at the expense of OC Goldens to be fed only during the pregnancy.

• OC Goldens will provide daily Supplements to be given during the pregnancy.

• OC Goldens will pay for the spay/neuter upon completion of the contract agreements & dog will be transferred into their sole name.