Category: Monty

Monty's Close Up

April 6th, 2009

Grief is a crazy mild altering emotion, isn't it?

August 19th, 2008
I have been exchanging emails with a lady who wrote me that she lost her Golden Retriever to cancer 16 months ago and feels that a part of her died with her dog. She is thinking about getting another dog, but seems so guilty and torn at the thought. I… more »

Doggie Pedicure

July 8th, 2008
Monty is in another dog show this weekend in PEI. So it's bathing, grooming, and styling week! Well not so much on the styling because the goal is to have his coat look thick and beautiful, but to be relatively straight! Cutting Monty's nails is th… more »

Monty the Guard Dog

August 27th, 2007
We were most worried about traveling with the cat, but it turned out to be Monty that is the bugger! Just like his Uncle Winger before him, Monty wants to bark if he hears a noise at night in the motel. Then we pounce on him to tell him to be quiet and g… more »

Two More Points!

May 22nd, 2007
We managed to pull it together on Monday morning to earn 2 more points towards Monty's Canadian Championship! He's got 4 points now out of the required 10. Monty was selected Best of Winners yesterday morning. It was very exciting! Here is the wor… more »

Live from the dog show...

May 19th, 2007
Monty earned a 3rd and a 2nd place finish today (okay that was out of 3 and 2 dogs respectively). (yes last place in the open dog class). He was a TOTAL wildchild during the first show and deserved last - he didn't gait one for the dog, he was just ALL… more »

Monty Started Obedience School Tonight!

January 30th, 2007
Monty started obedience classes tonight - an hour long class followed by a half hour intro to agility class. I'm so exhausted!! A year ago, when Monty was just a small pup, we took him for a private session with this trainer. Although she has years… more »

Monty's First Birthday!!!

October 14th, 2006
Monty turned one today! We went to the pet store - you can see the photos here: http://www.canadiangoldens.com/monty/index.cgi?page=1year He is turning into a really nice dog. One who even listens once in a while now! :D more »

New Monty Pictures!

September 5th, 2006
I've added a few new photos of Monty on his website. Here are the latest: http://www.canadiangoldens.com/monty/index.cgi?page=9months Sneak Peak: Monty and his new stuffed doggie. Be sure to check the link above to see photos of Monty with… more »

They Took My Puppy Away

June 1st, 2006
I just dropped Monty off at the kennel for an free afternoon trial run. I plan to have him board there for a weekend while J. and I go on a short vacation. I didn't cry, but wow they are good. I barely had the door shut and they were taking him out o… more »