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Chubba – one year old Mastiff needs a loving home!

Saturday, September 18, 2010

This is a plea for a fantastic dog that right now is in isolation at Surrey SPCA. He is receiving medical treatment and needs a loving home.

See that loving face? He is such a sweetie, a gentle giant.

Here is some things that volunteer walkers had to say about him.

  • He’s a lovely boy, who is pretty calm and enjoys tummy rubs and would be great for a family as he is reportedly good with everyone – kids, people, dogs, cats, etc.
  • 1 year +: great puppy!  What a wonderful fella! We hear there’s a lot of interest in him – so hopefully he’ll be going home soon. He walks so nicely on leash and is a happy go lucky boy. He LOVES tummy rubs
  • ..he is just a  lovebug
  • He’s just a big, loveable, BEAR who loves to get his belly rubbed!
  • He is  everyone’s ‘lovebug’, and adores the attention of everyone and being with  you
  • 1 year +: great puppy!  Playful, sweet and  very gentle.. loves his pal Molly, and his walker friends.  Was getting  used to getting towel dried, and was accepting of it after he realized it  wasn’t there to scare him.  Just a lovely dog.

Just look at this beautiful face! I wish I could take him home!

You can contact Surrey Shelter at 604- 597-5655  his id tag is 208 278.

If you know anyone who can take Chubba and love him contact The Surrey Shelter.


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Brooklyn and Big Cal

Friday, April 24, 2009

Ladies first: Brooklyn, beautiful 2 year old German Shepherd who’ s mom is a bomb sniffing dog and dad is a movie star!

The gentleman California De Barriques, also known as a Big Cal is a two year old Belgian Shepherd (Malinois). Both dogs are amazingly obedient and smart, the treat bag never came out during the whole shoot.

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We met at the Queensborough Landing  in New Westminster for my mini neighborhood session and since this is on leash area only, we first took the dogs to off leash “park” to burn out some energy..

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Then the beach was in order..

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Big Cal is one of the kind, the breed itself is rarely found in North America, but this one in not high strong, he can be gentle and loving. He is well trained and twice a week takes part in French Ring Sport. He is no a great swimmer yet my made his “mommy” proud by going in the water and doing few strokes on his own!

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It is amazing how many different options for back grounds are in my own backyard.

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Brooklyn is a sweet girl, she likes to keep Cal in line by nibbling on his heels. She is mommy girl!

I love these wooden walkways..

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And the resting places with a river view..

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I am so impressed with these dogs, I had Cal on the leash walking right next to my leg, no pulling forward just walking my speed gently.. It is so important with big dogs, especially working ones to have them listen to you.

Training is the best thing next to love that you can give to your animal. Both of you will be happier and relaxed.

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Tracking – dog sport-Editorial

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

I have been so busy lately, my apologies for lack of the updates, but not all my work can be published on the blog.  I can share bits and pieces from this weekend’s shoot..

So, you looking for something fun to do with your dog? You want to teach him something new and useful and have fun while doing it. I am about to introduce you to tracking… where the dog uses his most powerful tool, his…

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Yes you right, his nose!

In South Surrey, BC in Canine Harmony Academy Chanone Sanders, Certified Master Dog Trainer teaches owners and their dogs how to successfully track objects and people. The technique used by search and rescue, police dogs and border crossing dogs.

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It does not matter if you dog is small or big, you just need enough stamina and determination to brave the elements (it was snowing a bit!) and patiently teach your dog new skills.

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Did you noticed the lashes on this dog? Amazing!

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I am not about to tell you all about it as I just took some photos to illustrate the article that will be written by an amazing lady in the summer issue.

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Below, Chanone gives the instructions for the dog  and tries to point him in the direction of the smell. The object of the game is to get the dog to find the person, not using his eyes, but just sense of smell.

It could take a while, but all dogs eventually succeeded

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And finding the person hiding felt really good for all involved.

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As always hanging out with bunch of dogs and their moms and dads was a lot of fun! Just look at these brave people in rain and snow, not giving up!

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Shooting during event like this poses some difficulties, the fact that you have to keep away not to mess up the scent it can have you tangled in a black berry bushes..ouch! My gear does not really like to get wet, so I am grateful to Tanya for running around with an umbrella trying to cover my camera. Thank you!

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