Golden Mountain Dog Solutions

Ailsa on her first hike in our woods with Diana and Gunner.

Ailsa (pronounced “ILL-SA”) is a one and a half year old long haired German Shepherd who officially joined the Golden Mountain Dog Pack last week. She had initially belonged to a family who acquired her as a puppy, but who found that they no longer had the time required to train and develop this magnificent dog to her fullest potential. With her best interests in mind, they set about seeking a new permanent home for her and, thanks to our network of clients, we got connected.

As is not surprising with dogs from a single dog home, Ailsa came to us in serious need of training in dog pack etiquette. In addition to the normal routine that goes with the leader/follower programme here, she is gradually being immersed in what is normal for a dog that is part of a stable and balanced pack. It is common in these cases for the new dog to experience a bit of culture shock as they gradually come to understand their position the way Nature intended, and no effort is spared to make this a comfortable transition.

We are extremely fortunate here to have Gunner, our short haired German Shepherd, who is a mature, self-assured, stable, predictable, and absolutely indispensible assistant in the pack orientation of a new dog. He is always the first of our Pack to engage a new dog in play and is quick to show an appropriate response to both proper and improper behaviour.

Ailsa is personable, intelligent, high spirited, quick to learn and absolutely beautiful. Look to see us working with her out and about in Lunenburg County; and while you can admire her, don’t get any ideas. She is positively NOT up for adoption!