11/20/2025
🐾 Every breeder knows this moment, that little buzz on your phone a few days after a puppy goes home.
The message starts sweet, “we love him, but…”
And you already know what’s coming next. But he barks. But he nips. But he cries at night. But he’s just “a lot.”
And it breaks your heart a little every time, because what they’re describing isn’t a “problem.”
It’s a puppy.
A baby learning the world outside of their mom and littermates. They’re confused, overstimulated, excited, and scared…sometimes all at once. And that’s normal.
But people today want easy.
People want the version they see online…the one that sits calmly, never chews a shoe, and somehow knows “sit” by eight weeks. .
They forget that behind every well-mannered dog is someone who put in the work, the patience, the boundaries, the grace.
People want the love without the learning curve.
Even the most beautifully raised puppies don’t come pre-programmed. They come ready to grow with you. To learn your rhythms, your tone, your energy. They don’t need perfection, they need patience.
Some people confuse an easy puppy with a good one. But the truth is, every puppy is good they’re just new. And new things are messy before they’re magical.
As breeders, we see it all. We comfort the ones who come back scared, unsure, wondering what they did wrong. We remind them softly, “you didn’t do anything wrong, baby.” Because it’s never their fault that someone wasn’t ready for the hard parts that make the best parts possible.
Raising a puppy isn’t instant. It’s sleepless nights, puddles on the floor, little teeth on fingers, and the sweetest bond you’ll ever build.
A puppy isn’t a project, or a phase, or something to “try.” It’s a commitment. A piece of your heart on four legs. If you’re not ready for the messy parts of puppyhood, that’s okay. Just wait until you can give your whole heart.
Because these little souls deserve nothing less 💜 🐾
💕Shared above below is my own moan 💕
Sykehead have a new expression of interest form asking a few more questions than before . It covers medical and mental health . This is not to judge anyone or discriminate in any away what so ever it’s to make sure you get the correct puppy for your needs and wants and to help us not to get puppies returned as it’s truely heart breaking. 
Please think long and hard before contacting us to make an enquiry and consider these things ~
* can you cope with the biting sometimes very hard ? THIS IS NOT AGGRESSION ‼️
*can you deal with poo / wee on the floor ?
* can you cope with children & a puppy ?
* can you manage several nights of no sleep ?
* can you cope with early mornings ?
* can you cope with wet/ windy / miserable dog walks ?
* can you commit to the training ?
* can you afford a puppy ?
* do you have the time for a puppy ?
* do you have the facilities and space ?
* does anyone living with you have allergies ?
* have you spoken to everyone involved ?
* do you have permission if renting from your landlord ?
* do you have any medical conditions / stress / anxiety / adhd / autism that might be triggered in a negative way that could result in you not coping ? This needs considered as much for your own health as it does for the puppies .
This is shocking to say and is ZERO reflection of us as breeders here at Sykehead but we have had 2 puppies returned in the last week one of which had only been left us a week and the other 8 weeks .
We had a third phone call wanting to return but we managed to work with that family and explain the puppy is NOT being aggressive or naughty it just hasn’t had time to settle in or bond and get along with your current dog . They now can not believe after just a few days that they even considered returning him as with just a little more time to find his feet he’s proving to be exactly what they hoped for . Please remember the 3-3-3 rule when bringing a new puppy home and DON’T GIVE UP AT THE FIRST HURDLE . IT IS JUST NOT FAIR ON THE PUPPY OR US .
‼️ALL PUPPIES BITE / CHEW / NIP/MOUTH & MAKE A MESS IT ISNT JUST THE ONE YOU HAVE ‼️. .
PLEASE DO NOT READ THIS AND TAKE IT AS A SIGN YOU CAN NOT CONTACT ME WITH ANY OF THE ABOVE PROBLEMS . PLEASE I AM HERE TO HELP FOR THE WHOLE OF YOUR PUPPIES LIFE AND I WNAT TO HELP .
** The "3-3-3 rule" is a general guideline for the adjustment period of a new puppy or rescue dog, suggesting it takes about 3 days to decompress, 3 weeks to learn the new routine, and 3 months to truly feel at home. This framework helps owners understand that initial behaviors like shyness, fear, or testing boundaries are normal and part of the process of the dog acclimating to its new environment. Patience and a consistent routine are key during this time I’ve stolen this off google but please do have a look for yourself . Many thanks Wendy
👇🏻👇🏻Below is one of our current show cockers just for cuteness
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