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Tag Archives: Golden Retriever

Dr. Amanda Glew: Senior Month at Timberlea

It’s Senior Month at Timberlea Vet Clinic!   Here’s the latest from Dr. Glew:    Dylan is a 10 year obese male golden retriever. He came into the Timberlea Veterinary Clinic for a routine exam, and the owner mentioned he was drinking and urinating too much. Shadow is a 9 year old female Schnauzer. She came into the TVC for an exam …

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Reader Piece: A Daschund in Diapers?

We are so happy to introduce Margaret Blackman to our MDB readers!  We met Margaret and her special needs dogs, Heidi and Arthur at the recent Beaconsfield Pet Fair.  Margaret has a wealth of experience and knowledge when it comes to disabled pets and we’re thrilled to welcome her onboard, to share her stories with you!  About Margaret Blackman: Mild …

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Operation Save Marley!

      Marley is a 3 year old Golden Retriever from an extremely small village called Waskaganish, located on the South-East shore of James Bay.  A local woman claimed to own him without providing him with shelter or any kind of food.  As a result, most of his time was spent taking turns visiting local teachers, who welcomed him …

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Last night, my best friend died

We received this to the Montreal Dog Blog mailbag and wanted to share it with our readers. This happened this week – here in Montreal.   We often hear stories of the dogs that never find their forever homes.  But there also are so many who do.  Like Huck – whose family had to say goodbye this week.  Anyone who …

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Ask A Trainer: Fear-Aggressive Golden Retriever

Q:  Hi, I have a 4 year old Golden Retriever, I have had him since a puppy, I got him from a friend who had a litter of 8 puppies so I knew his parents; who are very friendly and show no sign of aggression or anything.  Since the beginning, my dog has shown signs of anxiety and is very …

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THIS WEEKEND: Dogs and Austism Awareness in Montreal

Dogs are our best friends.  They comfort us, they make us laugh, they enrich our lives.  Perhaps more so, for people who depend on them day to day.  Assistance dogs offer a unique kind of support that can literally change lives. Susan is a Montrealer and mother of an autistic son.  James has been through many successful therapies for autism. …

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Molly, our not so slightly neurotic Golden Doodle

Well I have some catching up to do. Molly is now 4 ½ years old. If you had met her when we first brought her home compared to now, you would definitely notice a huge improvement. When we first brought her home, her hair was matted (inches thick) and pulling at her skin. Her teeth, well her teeth were yellow …

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Dannick – in the cold for 10 days and counting

This dog has been on the run for over 10 days (including the coldest day of the year so far!).  He is a young Golden Retriever from Verdun but has made his way to Nun’s Island.  He has been sighted numerous times -and  is quite thin by now – but is too frightened to let himself be approached.  His owner …

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