Isla is currently with her adult raiser. She will continue to work hard on generalizing her 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: Female
Date of Birth: November 5, 2022
Sire: NSD Echo
Dam: NSD Euchre
Litter: I Litter
Sponsor: Sponsored by long time friend of NSD, and past puppy Sponsor, Esther Best
Volunteer Team : Diane Petrella, Mike & Jen Colvin, Clare Higgins
February 2023
Isla has settled into her volunteer home quite nicely. Her spunky attitude comes out daily, but overall she has been learning all the fun things coming her way. She is very cuddly, especially as she gets tired. Isla plays hard and sleeps hard.
June 2023
Isla has been doing amazing. She settles really well in busy areas like ice rinks and swimming pools. Her loose leash walking has come a long way in the last little bit and she is quick to come when called.
August 2023
Isla has been doing great, she visited the beach for the first time this week and enjoyed getting her paws wet. We have been working hard on being more calm in the morning out of the kennel and she has been progressing well.
November 2023
Isla is always super cuddly and looking for tummy rubs. She has been working hard on walking on the opposite side and “touch”.
February 2024
Isla has been doing great. She is a ball of energy most mornings but calms down quickly. She made a lot of friends at a hockey tournament this weekend.
April 2024
We are excited to welcome Isla into the Fall 2024 class at NSD University in June!
