Harley

Hi Don,

Just like to say hello and let you know how much we are enjoying Harley. She and Perry have been inseparable. She is very good when we put her in the Kennel at night to sleep. She does not ever complain. She is happy to get up with us at 6:30. Brandy our 15 year old Golden retreiver is being very patient with her although not so much at first but she gets better every day. harley does not leave her side in the yard. I can see them getting very close.She is getting lots of exercise and time outside with us and has lots of space to run around. I think she is very happy. i can't believe how well she has settled in with us. She is beautiful and I thank you once again. I tried to send you some pictures but my Work computer is not allowing me to. I will be sure to send you some soon.

Have a good long weekend. 

Suzanne

Blogged with Flock

Doindogs Maxwell

Blogged with Flock

Lab on a bike

Blogged with Flock

Ruby's Canoe Trip!

Blogged with Flock

New Video

We will be adding more videos to the site in the near future, below is a video of Shawn JOHNSTON’S and Jasper’s first time in the obedience ring (Feb. 2006), they won High in Class.

See Pictures of Jasper Here

Puppies Video

Here is a short video of a recent litter.

Jet's grand children

These pups are Jet's grand children, the mother is from Jet.

Bosko on the fly

New Koda pics

Hi Don,

Here are some new Koda pics...hope you like...

Thanks, Amanda.

lab inquiries

Good evening!

I was just visiting your website and your dogs are absolutely beautiful. We recently lost our 13 year old black lab who was a huge part of our family. I wouldn't have any other breed.They are wonderful family dogs. I am writing to inquire about any upcoming puppies you may have for sale. I am most interested in your chocolate or black labs. I would much appreciate if you could get back to me about availability as well as price. I have visited alot of sites but the photos of your dogs truly show their superiority. Thanks so much for taking the time to help with my inquiries. Much appreciated, Kelley MacDonald

New Koda pics

Hi Don,

Here are some new Koda pics...hope you like...Thanks, Amanda.

Tech in his pool!

Angus had a swim

Angus had a swim at the lake today. I am biased, but I think he's the most beautiful Lab ever!

 

Theresa

Bailey

Hi Don,

I was going through my pictures today and thought I would send you a couple of Bailey.  One is her outside with her basketball, her favorite toy, and her walking vest on.  The other one is from christmas time and we had a little collar for pictures for her.

She is our little baby and she brings us a lot of happiness.

Sonia

Pluto

HI Don,

 

Our Puppy PLUTO is now 18 pounds and full of energy. She just had her second vet appointment and all is well.  She has been a great addition to our household.

 

We are curious – what was the weight of her mom (Mud) and dad ( Brant)?

 

Thank you

 

Dianne and Pierre

Rocky is growing fast

Hi:

Have been watching the site to see if Yew had her pups.  We had given your name to Charlie and haven't heard from him either.

Rocky is growing fast and has lost many teeth, five in one day.  He is now 50 pounds and growing each day. We are very happy with his temperment and he is very good with our grandchildren.  Gets excited at times but other than that he is very quiet and easily controlled.  Still working on COME , he will obey that command on the long lead but when free, choses not to.  Will need lots of work on that.  We keep trying this one.

Take care

Debbie and Mark

Gila

Hi Don,

 

We're getting along very well with our new puppy.  By the way, we changed her name on her second day here to Gila.  That's a hard "G" sound and rhymes with Mila (as in Mulroney).  It's an Indonesian word that means crazy; it's just easier to say than Pud and doesn't sound like anything else.  It really suits her and she responds well to it.

 

It took her a few days to really warm up to us, but now she's happy and friendly.  We can tell she's very smart.  She learned the commands come, sit and rollover very quickly, and will down from the sitting position with a little help.  Her natural retrieving ablilities were well developed from the start.  Already she weighs twenty pounds.

 

Had to take her to the vet last week because she had a yeast infection in her ears.  That's clearing up nicely.

 

Thought you might like these photos taken on Mar 6 & 16.  It's difficult to get a good photo of a moving object!  Hope you like them.

 

Take care,

 

Jo Ann

 

Casey

Hi Don,

Here are some pictures of Casey (from Bellas litter in October 06), these were taken around the beginning of january.

Im not sure if we sent you these already or not, but enjoy.

She is growing alot, she is now 43lbs and almost 5 months old. We have found a few of her teeth over the last week as well.

She is definitely keeping us busy :)

 

Talk to you soon,

Ian and Alicia

Ruby and Annie

Hey Don,

 

Hope all is well.  'Rudy' has been a fantastic addition to the home and gets along with his new sister 'Annie' amazingly.  Here are a couple of shots with the two of them together, as they are inseparable.  He is a great dog, with a great personality, obedient, and he housebroke in two weeks.  We can't ask for more than that.  In one of the photos, you can see a framed photo (partially) with my sister, myself and our family yellow lab 'Kelsi'.  Rudy meets her next month...that will be a 'fun' time'.

 

Thanks,

 

Marc and Chanda MacLeod

Ruby and her new ball

1 Step at a time

Hi Everyone,

 

Bill & I just came home from the Multiple Sclerosis Dinner.   When we arrived, they checked us in and gave me my award.  A  clear latex foot!  It represents the motto "1 Step at a time"

 

There were about 15 other people who also raised $4000.00.   We were all called up on the stage.  Then they took pictures.  I gave the photographer my email address, he said he would send it to me. 

 

They were proud to announce that our Chapter raised over 1 Million Dollars last year!!!  Less than 10 chapters in the whole country raise that much! 

 

Bill & I were eager to tell story of Sable.  I told all the wonderful things she has been trained to do; like retrieving things I drop, bringing objects I ask for & dragging the laundry bag up & down to the laundry room for me...But  Everyone was stunned & pleased to hear my favorite; getting the portable phone for me IF I fall.  Several people asked for the trainers information.  I will be sure to pick up more business cards from C & G  K9 School .

 

* I asked if there was someone who could help me write a book about Sable, and how she helps me.  They will look into it.  This is a great  resource and People with MS should be aware of it and who that help is available.

 

 I an so proud that my Team of Family, Friends & Sponsors could help to  accomplish this 'feat'.

 

Janette

Obedience rules

Hi, just wanted to say thanks for having an easy to maneuver site regarding rules and descriptions on obedience.

I have sent your site out numerous times.

Is there a chance you will offer the same for CKC rally?

 

Margaret Ekosky
WINNIPEG K9 EDUCATION CENTRE
http://members.shaw.ca/wpgk9

Halifax Kennel Clubs show (Mutt won her class)

Mutt was entered in the Halifax Kennel Clubs show on the week end, she won her class and also got (RWB) “Reserve Winners Bitch”.  She will not be entered any more until late summer, giving her time enough to have her pups and regain her “girlish figure” J

 

db

Sable update

Hi!

Bill just got back from taking Sable for a walk and run at the local ball field.

She was great. There was another man with his dog, all he could talk about was how beautiful and well trained Sable was.

He kept saying how pretty she was and that she had a great gate & ran just like a race horse.

He kept going on and on...

Bill said he was getting embarrassed!

Bill told him the story of how we got her to be a Service Dog for me. He told about Don the Breeder and his dogs, Jessie the puppy raiser, Joe and Pro the trainers. They all have a hand in making her the great dog she is.

Sable had a great time!

Every time Bill threw the ball (and he can throw very far) she would run like the wind and bring it right back.

People were very very impressed! She came back to him with no hesitation, sat at his feet and dropped the ball for more.

He would put her on a sit stay and went about fifty yards away, called for her to come, she was perfect.

She did this while the other dog was trying to play.

Joe, next time you visit we will go there to play. Also thanks for the patients and hard work.

Don, thanks for the great dog.

Jessie thanks for all the work it is paying of.



Thanks to all,


Janette

Mud's Pups at 4 weeks

Maxwell

Hi Don,

We enjoyed ourselves last night and will practice this week. I am
attaching a few more pictures of Max that you had requested.

Our camera is in the shop getting fixed so these will be the start of
many. Before you say anything about him on the couch just remember, he

is mommy's little boy! HA

See you next Monday.


Jennifer

obedience classes

Hi Don

Let me first say that yours is a wonderful Website, I enjoyed toggling about and reading lots of great info....well done!

 

 While at the Westwood Vet clinic yesterday, I noticed a sign regarding upcoming classes. I am interested, but unsure of my ability to attend the information session...a conflict with my sons swimming lessons in Halifax the same night.

 

I am wondering about the methods you'll be using throught the classes. Many years ago, I trained a dog (a simply crazy mix of Black lab & springer) in Lessons with Don & Gladys Gates using a choke collar and this past fall tried clicker training at the Pawsplex with my youngest springer. These are clearly two very different approaches to training, and I must admit I preferred the choke method...maybe because I am more comfortable with it or maybe I didn't give the clicker a fair trial. This springer ( field type), now about 10 months old is one of John Mitchells dogs and as such certainly has a lot of drive. He is a machine...stong and fast yet eager to please. I would like very much to try his training professionally once more....with out a clicker and a mitt full of kibble. My other Springer ( also Field & now 6 yrs old ) was never quite as driven or headstrong as this youngster, and has never had formal training and yet she is simply a pleasure.

So, to make a long story short, can you provide me with some info regarding your upcoming lessons, just in case I am indeed unable to make it to the meeting.

Thank you,

Valerie Levy

Koda pictures