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. Read the rest of this entry »

Minnie, still chubby, looks justifiably pleased with her progress in all areas, and she's still death on flies.

Minnie had her second veterinary appointment last Thursday evening, 23 days after joining our pack. This time it was for her Lyme booster and weight check. Just as last time, she accepted being handled by our vet, Dr. Barry Falkenham of Seaside Animal Hospital in Lunenburg, and took the injection in stride. Minnie has been on a carefully regimented programme of diet and exercise, and we were pleased to find that she has shed 2.5 pounds! Overweight dogs, like overweight people, will tend to lose weight fastest at the start of a weight loss programme, and the only healthy way to lose the fat is in steady small increments. Read the rest of this entry »