I have delivered Puck to Dogtainers at Melbourne airport, he flies to Sydney then Vancouver then Toronto and then arrives Halifax 16:02 2 March.
He has grown so much we had to send him in a larger crate, costing another $335.00! Now that I have made the trip I can appreciate what a long ride he will have.
This will be the fifth one though and all have been very healthy and happy when they arrive Halfiax.
Don
I am nearly ready to return to Canada from Australia with Puck. This was a very long trip but well worth it, this Puck is a winner! I flew 2:25 to Toronto, waited 2:20 then flew 13:15 to Beijing, waited 7:00 then 11:00 to Melbourne for a total of 36 hours. I leave here Wednesday, fly to L.A.X. then Vancouver, Toronto and then home. The strange part is that I will be flying and waiting for many more than 24 hours but leave here on 29th. and get home on 29th.!
I went to a Field Trial yesterday and saw some great dog work. Kadnook made its usual impact, 1st, 2nd. and 3rd. It has been easy to see why people have told me the best Labradors come from Australia and that Kadnook (Jill MacMaster/Poholke) is responsible. The temperature was 37C but not nearly as uncomfortable as I expected. I have been far more miserable with 27C at home. Pierrette lived here for 3 years and has told me about the poisonous snakes and spiders. I suspect she was trying to convince me that she should go instead of me.
The people here have been super, I hope they all decide to visit me in Canada.
Don
Here are some pictures of Puck, retrievers are also required to retrieve"fur" in Australia.
Don
“This pup went to a family with an autistic son. Brie is a Bella/Storm pup and will be his service dog. Her new owners chose her after being referred to Doindog Kennel by previous puppy buyers and my vet. They were originally interested when they learned my breeding priorities place health as #1 then temperament and trainability.”
At 9 weeks of age and only a few days of training, Brie is now ringing her bell when she needs to use the washroom. Very proud of her, smart little girl.....
More Brie Pics:
“This pup went to a family with an autistic son. Brie is a Bella/Storm pup and will be his service dog. Her new owners chose her after being referred to Doindog Kennel by previous puppy buyers and my vet. They were originally interested when they learned my breeding priorities place health as #1 then temperament and trainability.”
Hi Don,
Brie slept through the night again and woke up at 6:10 am right on cue.. Justinis loving her, he is also helping me watch her and he is taking her outside. Wow is all I can say right now. Here are more pics of Brie, we started to teach her come and sit. I also am getting her to sit stay while I get her food ready than release her after I place her food in dish. Amazing. She ate all of her breakfast today in one sitting. I will keep you posted
Paula,Donnie and Justin....
Hey don,
Having a little snowstorm today, so played a little fetch with rogue in the backyard.
(I say a little storm, but on the kenmount road extension there's a SNOWPLOW off the road lol)
Anyway, I thought you might be interested in seeing rogue's snowbeard, haha
“This pup went to a family with an autistic son. Brie is a Bella/Storm pup and will be his service dog. Her new owners chose her after being referred to Doindog Kennel by previous puppy buyers and my vet. They were originally interested when they learned my breeding priorities place health as #1 then temperament and trainability.”
Don,
Sorry it took so long in sending you this e-mail, but you know I am spending my time with Brie. Donnie said tonight to Justin that they were on the bottom now that Brie is here.
Justin is doing really well with her, he told his doctor today about charcoal and about him getting a new puppy and even though she isn't Charcoal, she will feel the hole he is feeling for him. That is a big step for him and he is ready for this new adventure.
He is checking on her throughout the day to make sure she is okay.
I started to train Brie today to ring the bell by the front door when she needs to use the washroom and after a couple tries, lord and behold Brie rang the bell on her own, At first I thought I was hearing things until I heard her, and behold she was sitting by the bell, I took her outside and she did her business right away. I was so excited for her and I praised her to the high heavens cause she is only 9 weeks old and I only had her for 1 day... It's not the dogs that have the issues, it's the owners......
She is exactly what I and my family needed. Here are some pics of Brie. Thank you Don from the bottom of our hearts...
Paula, Donnie and Justin....
Hi Don,
It has been a while since I talked about how smart & wonderful Sable is. Here are 2 things that she does;
When it is raining or snowing, She comes in soaking WET. I taught Sable a command that makes life easier for me & her. Her food and water bowls are by the back door. I have a Black towel rolled up next to her bowls. ( that way no light coloured towels are covered with her Black hair)
After being out, I tell her to "BRING TOWEL". Sable will pick up Her towel and bring it to me and I rub her dry. She loves to be rubbed and dried off.
**This other 'Task/Job' she taught herself.
Last year, due to my Multiple Sclerosis, I was 'Suffering' from TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA. It was attacking the nerves in my face. I would wake up in excruciating pain. The trick to controlling the pain was to take Medication 4 times a day, at precisely the right time. This went on for 6 months. Finally after trying, many oral medications and a 'Drip' (into my veins).
The Doctors tried a New drug. It has been controlling the pain for 8 months. It is no longer necessary to set my alarm clock or be as precise with my pills, to beat the Pain.
Sable does not know this, she still wakes me up to take my pills. I don't need to set my alarm clock, I have the "Labrador Retriever Alarm". Sable comes to my bedside and breaths on me, stares at me & if that does not work, she will 'Flap her ears' until I get up and take my medicine. Thank you, for this wonderful companion.
Janette
