First Time Dock Jumping
Water had always been part of Minnow’s story. As a young puppy, we enrolled her in dock diving swim lessons to give her a safe and positive introduction to the water. While Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are naturally drawn to swimming, we wanted her first experiences to build confidence and help her discover just…
Becoming a Salty Dog
Many of Minnow’s adventures helped shape the dog she became, and one of our favorites began during her very first Christmas.At just ten months old, Minnow traveled with us to Amelia Island, Florida, for her first experience with the ocean. Until then, her world of water had been lakes and rivers. The Atlantic was something entirely new.
Trick Dog in the Making
Minnow had a personality that was impossible to ignore. She was sweet, sassy, and never shy about letting us know exactly what she wanted. One of her greatest motivations was Greek yogurt, and she would happily learn just about anything if it meant earning her favourite treat. From the very beginning, training was about much…
Minnow Meets the Big Water Bowl
Minnow had seen plenty of lakes before, but nothing prepared her for Lake Huron. As far as she could see, there was water. No opposite shore. No end in sight. Naturally, she did what any curious little red dog would do—she walked right in. Before long, she was swimming through the clear blue water as…
Bought a Shed, Built a Cabin
Some adventures aren’t measured by miles travelled—they’re measured by the memories created along the way. For us, one of those adventures began with a simple idea: turning a shed into a cabin. Minnow was part of the journey from the very beginning. She wandered through display sheds with us as we imagined what each one…
Captured in Her Element
One of our favourite adventures took us to the Novi Dog Expo, where Minnow had the chance to do what she loved most—dock diving. She wasn’t chasing ribbons or competing for titles that day. She was simply having fun. Every run down the dock ended the same way: with complete commitment. She’d sprint forward, launch…
Road Trip to Dolphin Motel, Nags Head, North Carolina
Some places have a way of calling you back, and Nags Head quickly became one of those special places for our family. Our stay at the Dolphin Motel brought us back to the Atlantic coastline that Minnow loved so much. From the moment she spotted the beach, her excitement was impossible to contain. The sound…
The Runaway Adventure
Another trip was to bring home our Runaway Camper. For us, it was the beginning of a new chapter filled with road trips, quiet campsites, mornings spent surrounded by nature. For Minnow, it was simply another chance to be wherever we were. For us, it was the beginning of a new chapter filled with road trips, quiet campsites, and mornings spent surrounded by nature. For Minnow, it was simply another chance to be wherever we were.
Working on Our Sea Legs
Minnow never turned down the chance to try something new, especially if it meant spending time outdoors with the people she loved. So when it came time to introduce her to life on the water, she approached it with the same curiosity and confidence that defined every adventure. At first, everything was new. The gentle…