Reason #1 Why I Love Opal

Opal is the girl of my dreams. She demands so little, and gives more to me than anyone can begin to imagine.

Reason #95.036 why I love Opal

Opal is genuinely kind to Lucy. (Lucy is our nutty cat)

Reason #25401 why I love Opal

Who needs a clock when I  am guaranteed to get a big, wet kiss from Opal at 5.30 am?  Now that’s how to start the day!

Reason #30782 why I love Opal

Actually, it’s not ALWAYS about love. Sometimes, it’s convenience…dog owners and handlers who are experiencing a ‘touch of gas’, can tussle their canine’s head and say, “Really, Fluffo!”

Dogs: Life ‘In the Moment’

I am not a professional dog trainer. Nor am I an expert on dog behaviour. I am, however, EXTREMELY knowledgeable about MY dog’s personality. I know what makes Opal tick….at long last.  By the time my pre-Opal period had moved to the training phase at the Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind training Centre, I [...]