We met one of your other pups!

Hi Don,

Just wanted to let you know that we met one of your other pups! Chloe was ecstatic! His name is "Tie". Just so happens they live in our neighborhood and ironically she use to be one of my customers at the salon I use to work at. I do forget there names. Tie is one of Roses pups they thought, and my goodness he is beautiful, and a very pleasant dog.

I know that there is a lot of time, money, and passion put into breading your pups. I have to tell you that when any one comes upon one of your dogs or knows any of them, there are no other dogs that can compare. You can almost pick them out right away. Not only are the beautiful looking dogs but very well mannered. You are definitely doing all the right things! So thank you from a very satisfied customer.

Tanya

Update on Gem

Hi Don,

Hope all is well. Thought I would give you an update on Gem. Last weekend she had two passes on her HRC Seasoned title. She basically nailed all of the components in water and land on both days. Too bad their are not any more tests until April now as she is ready to start on her master title next year. She really has clicked as of late,running blinds,triples, and walkups with lots of enthusiasm!! She will be looked at soon for the show ring,will let you know how that goes. I guess that ice cream cone you gave her At Timmies really pointed her in the right direction! Gem is a very unique dog and apart from her obvious drive,looks and style is often described in our dog circles as being "very cool".

I have one training question for you: I have to train her to honour consistently, and feel that with her strong drive that the collar would be effective. What do you think?

Take care and good hunting,
Ian

Pictures of Jasper

Hi Don,

Here are some pics we have taken of Jasper the past week. The water ones are all from this past weekend at our campground on the Brule shore. She had a BLAST playing with another dog in the campground who was visiting from Ottawa. Hunter, a Golden Retriever and her could have played all afternoon long chasing the bumper and running and rolling in the sand. We had two dirty dogs on our hands!!! She is just a beautiful dog and we still have a hard time going for walks as some people (children and adults) come rushing out to see Jasper to see what progress she has made and how much more she has grown. It is too funny!



Friday night she had her first sleep in a tent in her crate. She wasn't too sure about that, but finally settled down after 20 minutes or so. Saturday we left her with my family for the whole day and they said she was a very good girl. Sunday, the whole day we were together and were at the beach for most of it having a tonne of fun. She was so exhausted, she slept for the almost 2 hour drive home. When she made it to the bedroom, we didn't hear from her again all night after we got home. :) We will hopefully be going again this weekend. Anyhow, it has been a while since we sent some pictures so, we wanted to be sure to pass them along.

Take care, Angela

Chevelle introduced to the water

Hi Don,



Wow! What A dog! I took Chevelle to camp on Saturday to introduce her to the water. She had a ball! She wouldn't go too deep but it was only her first time. She will go and get the buoy and bring it back to us but she isn't so great at releasing it yet. Thought I would send along some pictures.



Krista

Well Hello!

It has been a long time.

Kayla May celebrated her first birthday Friday! She and I had a bit of a
party together (my 48th). She had dog cake, I had ice cream. Or should I
say, she helped herself to the ice cream!

She is the most wonderful Pup ever. She is the sweetest most loving girl!
She and I have formed a very special bond. She is 65 lbs and has such
beautiful coloring. Her eyes are amber, sparkling and very expressive!

She has had training and listens very well for one year old. Most
impressed with her intelligence and LOVE her mischief self!

She plays at day care with several other Labs and (her pal Zarah) and is
wonderfully exhausted at the end of the day!

I have taught the three of the pups to walk together on leashes. we try to
walk everyday., Quite the site I must say. They have learned such commands
as wait, left, right, go easy and" driveway" where they know to stop and
wait for my go ahead command. Kayla May is very patient of the smaller
dogs she almost wants to mother them!

She is an absolute treasure!

I hope that you are well and that you are continuing to enrich the lives of
others with your pups!

Bravo Mr. Bates! and Thank you :)

Bonnie, Chuckie and Kayla May.