Hillview Kennels

About Hillview Kennels- located in the Tingha area 

(2.5hours above Tamworths Golden Guitar NSW).

 

Hello and welcome,

 

My name is Kat, I am a mother of 4 and live in a small town in Northern NSW.

I am currently studying for my Diploma in Coaching Care and behaviour.

I have completed my Diploma in Puppy Development, Care and Coaching.

My passion is my fur babies! I am constantly learning and adapting to building the right environment to raise my puppies to meet the health and behaviour requirements desired by families in any environment. So that my puppies will gel, and be an open slate ready to mould themselves to their prospective families.

Hillview Kennels follows DPI regulations and has council DA and inspections. We also have yearly comprehensive audits by a veterinarian.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Audit conducted, by a veterinarian, who takes the time to look over the facility, dogs and paperwork is very thorough. Our dogs are regularly health checked and have dental examinations and overall health as well as necessary tests, DNA, physical health, behavioural assessment and evaluation.

I feel this provides customers who are unable to attend the kennels for pick up and viewing of their future fur babies the peace of mind that they are buying from a veterinary-approved breeding facility.

We are registered with Fur and Family First Companion Dog Breeders Inc and Master Dog Breeders Association.

Also, we offer lifetime rehoming, this gives me the knowledge that the pups I breed will never end up abandoned and without a home.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I started breeding in 2011 when I moved to a rural property (one minute out of town). I then had 3 pet dogs, when my first litter of Bichoodles were picked up by their new owners, watching the happiness fill these people as they received their bundles of joy melted my heart. I was overwhelmed with the feeling of euphoria, I had brought a little happiness into people's lives and I wanted to do this again! The thought still brings tears to my eyes.

 

I currently have 15 Adult breeding dogs in our breeding program. These dogs have their own kennels in which they reside during the day if I am not at home and in the evenings or they sleep in our beds. 

Each yarded area includes a tiled shed for easy and maintainable cleaning, a grassed yard, and a shaded outside bed so they can choose to sleep inside or out. During summer each yard has a wading pool so dogs can cool down or play in the cool water, each winter the dogs are provided with floor heating. Whilst we are home they enjoy the company of myself and the children in our large backyard and access to the house. All the dogs are kept active with daily ball games, chasing games and basic training to keep them social, well-mannered and entertained. These dogs are highly intelligent and will not be neglected or without contact. All dogs are kept up to date with health checks and all kennel activity is recorded.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our Pups:

I have always been present for the whelping of my pups, I personally would not like to have given birth on my own and I am there for the emotional and physical support of each mother.

I handle each pup daily to check on their progress and in the case of any problems.

Pups are given a quick health screen at 3-4weeks of age to ensure their progress and healthy development. At 3weeks they are offered their first opportunity to start eating, by 4 weeks they are enjoying their 2 servings a day alongside the feeds they receive from their mother.

At 6weeks of age, they receive their first vaccinations, health record checks, and microchipping. The Health checklist includes checks for hernias, teeth and mouth alignment and development, eyes, ears, heart, breathing and general health. At this stage, pups have been wormed at 2week intervals since birth. They are treated with Advocate monthly for worms, heart worm & fleas, prior to leaving.

Between Weeks 8-10 pups are self-weaned and ready for their new homes. Due to the tiled kennels that lead out to grassy yards your pup has already had basic training and learned to exit this surface and go out for toilet time. Pups are readily eating a variety of meats and have started on dry food as well. Each litter have been given stuffed chew toys from week 3, these small toys are covered in the smell of the litter, having mums and siblings scent, I send 1 of these toys with each pup for comfort so pup has reassurance for settling in as well as their night blankies. Pups will have by this age socialized with other dogs, our cats and my 4 children. They will all be happy, confident and willing to participate in their new adventures. They will all have had baths and grooming exercise before 8weeks to ensure they are comfortable with the procedure.

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I recommend a brush, ear check and nail check every week as a minimum in the first couple of months. This can be done with ease at home in a play fashion with your puppy. I’d like to advise puppy training classes to start not before pup has had 3vaccination and 2weeks after this time.

There are easy to download apps available on smartphones and YouTube videos that can assist in your knowledge as to how to train your pup. A well-mannered pup becomes an easy to manage  dog and a delight to all who come in contact with them.

After your 3rd vaccination, your dog will need a booster a year later and then once every 3years. Also yearly health checks. Please discuss with your vet the options for regular worming, flea and tick treatment. If you are smartphone savvy you might consider downloading a dog health app in which you can record your dog’s health treatment and set notifications to remind about worming, flea treatment etc.