Gator is currently with his adult raiser. He will continue to work hard on generalizing his cues and house manners in a new environment, with a new handler. This stage of training is to prepare them for University.
All of the training and care provided to each dog would not be possible without the support of generous volunteers and donors.
Breed: Lab x Golden Retriever
Gender: Male
Date of Birth: September 5, 2022
Sire: NSD Echo
Dam: NSD Hazel
Litter: G Litter
Sponsor: Friends at Dogtopia Pickering
Volunteer Team: Tara Kirkby, Cammy Mack, Dani Forbes, Nadia Kehoe, Nicki Abid
November 2022
Gator is a confident and friendly bundle of fur! He has finally accepted a crate for travelling in the car and gets excited when playing with other dogs. We are looking forward to more learning and great adventures to the Guelph Arboretum and Zehrs!
March 2023
This month, Gator has been working on his confidence around novel objects and new under footings. He is doing so well and continues to show his trainers that he can take on new challenges with ease. He also got to have a short reunion with his brother Gatsby while spending the day at NSD.
June 2023
Gator is now in high school and will be working on new skills such as touch, chin, side, back up, step and stand. All of these skills form the basis for college & university.
September 2023
Gator is in high school and is working on new skills such as touch, chin, side, back up, step and stand. All of these skills form the basis for college & university.
October 2023
Gator is doing well! He just celebrated his first birthday! He is such a loveable pup and is always improving on his skills.
December 2023
Gator continues to work on all his high school skills with added distractions. He will continue to go on new adventures with his raiser to prepare him for his future career.
February 2024
Gator is very friendly, gentle and lovable! He continues to work on his High School skills and staying calm when on leash. He will be soon moving to his adult raisers.
April 2024
We are excited to welcome Gator into Companion College!
