Remi's first canoe trip

Hello Don and Pierette,

First time in a while sending along any photos but I thought this one was worthy.
We had remi out for his first ever canoe trip this past Saturday. He had never been in a canoe or boat before, or even seen a canoe I believe up until that day. I certainly believe he is born to be in or on the water at all times. Crawled right in the canoe and sat down, even laying down at one point but that didn’t last long, he couldn’t see anything ! Haha

He’s definitely a treasured part of my life now, and we’ll have many more adventures like this for sure.

Thanks,

Nicholas

Olive' s first day at the ocean

Thought you might like these pics of Olive' s first day at the ocean.

Cheers,

Shauna

This Dog’s Final Wish Is Going Viral and It’s Sure to Make You Cry

They say all dogs go to heaven and we’re convinced there’s a special place behind the pearly white gates for one German Shepherd named Gretchen. The dog’s final wish before she passed away is going viral and it’s sure to bring a tear to your eye.


Read more:

https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/lifestyle-buzz/this-dogs-final-wish-is-going-viral-and-its-sure-to-make-you-cry/ar-BBVMjel?ocid=se

After reading this story wanted to share it, and share thoughts of our girl Sable.  When Sable died, our Mailman knocked on our door and asked “Where is my friend?”.  Our Vet also wrote a condolence letter, 2 pages both sides about how much Sable meant to his whole practice.

Janette

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Janette is a lady in New York with MS.  She got Sable from me as a service dog, a pup from Roo/Beau, born 4 Aug 05.  We have maintained close contact ever since, a great lady that had a great dog! 

Don

Pup pics

Pics of Tilly

Hi Don,

Here are couple of photos of Tilly on the way to our cottage on Sunday. It’s hard to take a good photo of a black dog. She enjoys the boat, getting more comfortable each time we go there, on the way back she was sitting on a seat and could look all around. She enjoys the freedom of cottage life, she’s the only dog on the island and stays pretty close to us. She hasn’t ventured into the water, but I suspect this summer she’ll be swimming with us as she doesn’t like being left out. She’s a great dog, and all the family love her. Training is coming along, recall needs work for sure but we keep at it every day.

pHope all is well with you,

Dawn

Isla teaching herself how to fish

Hi Don,

Isla and I were out in the woods, near the Porcupine Lake area on the south shore

… beautiful day for a hike!

Thought you’d appreciate this photo of Isla teaching herself how to fish. To funny. She loves water, whether it’s a lake, stream, or puddle. Lately she’s been seeking out water to swim in or just lie in when we’re out and about in the woods. Last week, while up around Island Lake, she would seek out every water filled ditch or shallow pond at the side of the old logging roads or in the woods and then break through the thin sheet of ice, like a polar bear (same technique), and then just lie in the shallow water and relax… she is definitely a strange creature some days. But hey, she has fun and if she’s having fun, I’m having fun.

Have a great week!
Bruce

Rocky's morning swim

Morning swim.

love Rocky

Bing (pic)

Pup pics

A couple photos of Isla from today's adventure

Hey Don,


What a day to be in the woods today. We started around Exit 5A (Ingramport area) and trekked in to Big Connor Lake and back. In all, about 12kms round trip when you add in our little detours to explore interesting side trails and vistas. Isla continues to amaze me. Her fitness level is excellent and it shows. She ran the entire time… into the woods, through the woods, out of the woods, up the old logging road, down the old logging road, and a bunch of 100 – 250 yard recalls to the whistle. She prefers to be in the woods, crashing through the cover and exploring… usually about 50 to 100 yards in the woods on a parallel path. Her conditioning is such that she doesn’t even pant after all of the running when you ask for 150 yard recall. She just flies back to me and sits (in front or at a heal… whichever I ask for) with no panting at all, completely relaxed. Her athleticism is cool to watch… when she’s in the woods, she runs (at near full speed) and never nails a tree or anything, despite the heavy cover – it’s one of her favorite things to do I guess. After the 12km trip (she probably did at least 15km with all the zooming around) she’s not even tired. Just got home, hosed her down and she’s ready to go again. Yikes!


One photo shows Isla with her gear (which I carry… we know who is really in control don’t we). The other is selfie of me and Isla.

Have a great night.

Bruce

Pie’s litter at 5 weeks

Enjoy your day, Manny is ...

Jay's pictures

Hello Don,

Alex and Natalia here.
We have picked up the kibble and talked with your wife. She asked to send you Jay's pictures. His parents are Wink and Puck.

Thanks and have a great day!

Rocky in Spring training

Bing at 11 months

Bing is 11 months old now, a beautiful dog both in looks and in temperament.

Cheers

Bob

Isla & Jill

Hi Don,

Took this picture of Isla yesterday and it reminded me of her grandmother’s profile (Jill). I inset Jill’s profile into the picture of Isla… they appear to have a similar attitude toward life. Always looking for the next adventure! No fear.

Cheers,

Bruce

Isla at 13 months

Hey Don,

Here’s Isla at just over 13 months. She continues to make great gains with each passing week and is a real joy to have around: in the home, the yard, and in the bush. Still a bit mischievous on occasion, but her drive, skill, and ability to learn far outweigh the occasional mischievous behavior (nothing major, just the usual pup goofiness). She definitely has a firm personality though, which I really like. For example, when she thinks it’s time to shut down the household for the night (every night), she’ll come to the TV room and stand in front of us (for as much as 5-10 minutes) and make funny little noises as if to say “turn off the TV, it’s time for my beauty sleep!”. HA! Of course, we just ignore and send her off to do something other than discipline us… otherwise she’ll end up owning the household… if I could only teach her to make a meal and do yard work!

Cheers!
Bruce

Raven on his 13th birthday

Hey Don,

Thirteen years ago tonight, Roo gave birth to Raven sometime between 8 and 10 pm. Raven is now celebrating his big day. Happy Raven Day! Raven is very active and loves to walk and swim. He loves riding in the back seat of our car on a daily basis and greets any visitors to our home with a wagging tail and teddy in his mouth. He is a gift that always gives and my wife Marilyn and I have you to thank, Don. These pictures were taken 30 minutes ago.

Brian

Recent pictures of Bruce

Good Evening Don,

Through it was time to send along an update and some recent pictures of Bruce!

Bruce is now 4 months old and he is awesome. He loves going for walks and playing in the snow with the boys! 

We are looking forward to warmer days and introducing Bruce to camping!!

Take Care,

Jennifer

Adventure in the woods

My sister took both dogs on an adventure in the woods, I'm not sure who loves their adventures together more, the dogs or my sister lol. As you'll see in the last picture, Willow is a little tuckered! lol 😴  I'm sure Brandy is pooped, too! 😉

Dana

Brandy

Willow and Brandy

Willow

Willow

Bradee loves the snow

Hello Don,

Bradee is 6 months old and a great gal. Here are a few pictures of a great late winter day. Bradee loves the snow.

Pierre

Willow in the snow (video)

As you'll see in the last video, Willow wasn't ready to come back in the house when I asked her if she was ready lol

Dana

Photo of Isla in her Avery Vest

Hi Don,

Isla is continuing to do very well. Here’s a photo of her from mid-February 2019. We were out on one of the water pipelines located in the former Bowater Mersey lands in the St. Margaret's Bay area. Isla is sporting her Avery neoprene vest she wears on days when were out in the cold for extended periods of time and she is swimming in some of the lakes that are not frozen. Also, it protects her chest when she’s ripping through the dense undercover in the forest (her favorite thing to do, besides swimming). The vest, combined with Musher’s Secret (or similar product) on her feet and she’s well protected and good to go on our hikes through the forest and hills. Her impulse control continues to improve each week. For example, when we meet other dogs, people, or ATVs, Isla sits on command and waits for the next command. She’s doing great with ATVs (we often see ATV folks on some of the trails we travel)… she sits (loose leash) and watches them drive by (as close as 4 feet away from her)… nice and steady! We’re getting there! Her recall continues to progress as well… a 3-tweet trill and she come from as far as 600+ yards in the field or bush. We play a bit of hide and seek on occasion, which she really enjoys. Basically, she has to locate the sound of the whistle and then put her nose in gear when she gets in range of where I’m hiding. Lots of fun.


Have a great week!

Bruce

Willow the Snow Dog

Willow is just lovin' all the snow we got last night ..... she might be the only one! lol  She's in no hurry to come back in the house ..... she just wants to stay outside and play! lol

Dana

Pictures of Caper

Haven’t taken many pics lately!!  It’s been so cold no one wants to see pics of us layin down in the house!!  Lol. Hope all is well with u and Pirette. Caper has recovered 100 percent. His training has slowly started. Sit is great stay and here are getting better!!  Finally put his table together like yours!!  Lol. See you guys soon!!!

Pictures of Ann