Yet, more scammers! I was alerted after someone saw my warning on my website, that they had seen my name advertising an Akita puppy on puppyfind.com. Sure enough, 5 PAGES of ads with all kinds of various breeds. Please be aware of these scams and let others know if they're searching for a new family member.
The ads had the below information attached to them.
Traci Dow
Location: Wilmington, DE, United States
Telephone: (302) 434-3200
we’re a Big breeder of quality AKC puppies, and have selected lineswith great health and disposition. Although we aren’t currentlyshowing.they love playing with toys and some other home pets.Email formore Information.
This was NOT ME!!! I have no affiliation with any breed other than Cairn Terriers. Please contact me if you see my name posted with ads other than my Cairn Terrier ad with MY information. Thank you to Michelle for alerting me to this scammer! Puppyfind removed the ads immediately upon notifying them.
Sunday, August 12, 2007
Tuesday, August 7, 2007
Crooked Creek News and Update
Hi everyone.... I'm sorry for the absent blogs and fewer emails. It's been so incredibly busy. I've been a bit overwhelmed with losing my babysitter and having the kids, businesses, and everything on my own. It seems that everything tends to pile up at once. Please excuse the absent memory and stressed out Traci! :)
My husband has been promoted to a position with even more travel, so we will be temporarily canceling Cairn Terrier litters after the December 2007 timeframe. I've already promised puppies for the litters before then, so we will continue the schedule as planned until then. I'm unsure how our schedules are going to work out and it's becoming increasingly more difficult to make 2am runs to the airport. Although I love the visits, it's also become more difficult to allocate enough puppy visit appointments. Designer Dog Avenue has been more demanding and I've been running on super overdrive which is very tiring. I'm hoping a little vacation from breeding and a new babysitter will lift my spirits and remind me of why I love breeding and my businesses so much.
Thank you for your support. I've had friends email with concern and support, asking me not to retire from breeding. I think "a little vacation" will be just what I need.
My husband has been promoted to a position with even more travel, so we will be temporarily canceling Cairn Terrier litters after the December 2007 timeframe. I've already promised puppies for the litters before then, so we will continue the schedule as planned until then. I'm unsure how our schedules are going to work out and it's becoming increasingly more difficult to make 2am runs to the airport. Although I love the visits, it's also become more difficult to allocate enough puppy visit appointments. Designer Dog Avenue has been more demanding and I've been running on super overdrive which is very tiring. I'm hoping a little vacation from breeding and a new babysitter will lift my spirits and remind me of why I love breeding and my businesses so much.
Thank you for your support. I've had friends email with concern and support, asking me not to retire from breeding. I think "a little vacation" will be just what I need.
Sunday, August 5, 2007
Dangers of Invisible Fence
I get frequent questions about invisible fencing and whether it is appropriate for the Cairn Terrier. You will read that it is not appropriate for Cairns because they will accept the shock to chase a squirrel, but will not accept the shock to return to their yard. So the containment system doesn't necessarily work. What I didn't realize is the threat to your dog's safety, because it may keep your dog contained but does not prevent dogs or coyotes from entering your yard. We recently had a Cairn family member attacked at dusk in a St Louis suberb. She went out to potty and when she didn't return, her owner found her dead from a coyote attack. We do not recommend invisible fence containment systems for dogs that are left unattended. Particularly be watchful and never send your dog out to potty without supervision in the evening. Coyote attacks are common, particularly at dusk or evening hours.
Another note on fencing to prevent you from making the same mistake we did. Smaller Cairns can go through a standard picket fence. We planned an open feel to our extended yard but wanted a safety parameter for the kids and dogs. But the spacing is too wide for most of our Cairns and although they have a huge fenced yard, the acres beyond are always more interesting! I would recommend solid fence panels set at ground level. Cairns should then have supervision since they love to dig and may find a way under the fence if they get too bored.
Another note on fencing to prevent you from making the same mistake we did. Smaller Cairns can go through a standard picket fence. We planned an open feel to our extended yard but wanted a safety parameter for the kids and dogs. But the spacing is too wide for most of our Cairns and although they have a huge fenced yard, the acres beyond are always more interesting! I would recommend solid fence panels set at ground level. Cairns should then have supervision since they love to dig and may find a way under the fence if they get too bored.
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