Quincy was a beautiful German Shepherd who was a regular member of our daycare and a particularly good friend of David’s German Shepherd Dash.

The entire team at The Original Dog House would like to extend their most heart felt condolences to Dr. Ruth Weintrop and her Family.

REST IN PEACE ‘BIG BOY’ WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER

YOU WITH GREAT FONDNESS & SMILES.

The Original Dog House Team:

Yael, Sarah, Lori, Olivia, Allissa, Luke, David & Dash.

We are sad to announce the recent passing of our good friend Nugget the gentle English Setter. Over the years, Nugget would visit us on a regular basis when his family would go on their holidays. Nugget was always a very well behaved and happy boarder who enjoyed his stays with us and even more he loved meeting and interacting with our in-house pack.

The Original Dog House team would like to extend our sincerecondolences to the Keskikyla family.

Rest in peace Nugget

Luke, Yael, Sarah, Megan, Lori & David

Dear Uncle David…..and all my unties and uncles at The Original Dog House.

My mummy is helping me with this letter because she is better at typing, but im telling her what to say.

I first started coming to school here when I was 4 ½ months old (I’m 9 months old now). I didn’t really know how to play. I pretended to be a fierce, strong dog, so nobody would know how scared I was.

I didn’t do so well in my interview and Mummy was sad. But uncle David said he would help me. With a little work, I could come to school and would do just fine.

Well, Uncle David was right!! Now I love coming to school and seeing my buddies and my unties and uncles. I love them all!

I’m brave when I get groomed, I eat all my lunch, I play with everybody and give everybody kisses. I stayed her for camp with some of my buddies after being “tutored”, I think they said. I slept a lot but it was really nice.

Mummy and Daddy tell lots of people at the park about my school, especially if their dogs are grumpy or growly. They say I’m a whole new dog. I don’t know about that. But I know I am really happy dog with lots of friends.

I still have some things to learn, but learning is fun!!

Thank you

Your friend Rollo & my mom “Kristine Vikmanis”

P.S

Mummy says I was named for marauding Viking who made the French give him Normandy. I guess “Rollo the granger” was a really tough guy!

We would lile to take this opportunity to thank you and your staff at The Original Dog House for 5 years fo great service. Everyone at The Original Dog House has been extremely professional over the years and we have always felt confident leaving Kailey in your care. Kailey always enjoys her visits to The Original Dog House. Her tail starts wagging when i mention that she will be visiting and it doesn’t stop until she collapses at home after a fun day with h er friends. We appreciate all of your efforts in making our first “baby” happy and we l;ook forward to bringing kailey back for many more years.

Regards,

Julia & Justin Quigg

Our sincerest congratulations to Bonnie and Peter

A Toronto family travels to Montreal on short notice to save a beautiful girl, who was going to be put to sleep because no one wanted her.

Our heartfelt congratulations to Philippa, Ward & Family for having opened the door to their home and hearts to Mishka (a 2 year old Siberian Husky).

Mishka was also recently enrolled at The Original Dog House with the objective of helping her to learn how to socialize with dogs within our Daycare Program.

Welcome home Mishka!!!

Wavey was also a one of a kind girl who would manage to steal the hearts of all who would come to know her and if you were not careful she would also steal your lunch. As such, we can say that Doggie Heaven will certainly be shaken up with Wavey’s arrival; things will never be the same again up there.

Wavey first joined The Original Dog House in 2005 and from that time it would always be an exciting adventure for us when Wavey was around and yet now that she is no longer here she has left behind an emptiness which cannot be filled.

The entire staff at The Original Dog House wishes to extend their most sincere condolences to Wavey’s family, mainly Bonnie (Mom), Peter (Dad), Cobi & Jessy.

“Rest in Peace Girl”

We will always remember you with smiles on our faces.
Luke & Winston , Yael & Dana , Sarah & Sam , Megan & Kody ,
Lori, Islay & Molly and Allyssa

Wavey girl, you were always an exciting challenge when arriving at The Dog House, we all could hear your excited barking long before you would enter the building and I would always chuckle (to myself) when I would see the look of embarrassment on your Mom’s or Dad’s faces. I guess you just could not help being happy when you would come to visit us. However, you were also an excellent member of our pack and your comical and sweet personality endeared you to all of us.
I will miss you very much, not to mention all the wonderful little gifts your Mom would always bring in for us.
From now on you will not be in pain any more, until we meet again girl.

With love from David and your 2 good friends Dash & Loo

How can I ever thank you for everything you and your associates have done to help me and my English Springer Spaniel, Charlie.

We both arrived at the doors of The Original Doghouse 5 months ago full of fear. Charlie was aggressive with other dogs and occasionally with people, especially men. You talked with us and played a little with the still frightened Charlie and I felt confident enough to leave him with you for 10 days of behavior training.

When I returned I discovered that you had taught Charlie how to act around other dogs, how to play, how to walk on lead and how to relax.

Charlie now bounds up the stairs of The Original Dog House on his doggie-day-care days and confidently enters your “fun” room filled with his other four legged friends.

I still have work to do with him but I no longer dread walking him, I look forward to it.

You have given me back my life.

David, I think you work miracles.

Yours truly

Mary Deanne Shears

Our family consisted of our beloved dog Chelsey, a majestic Golden Retriever who passed away at the age of 14, and Tiger our 9 year old. Tiger missed his playmate and we decided we would love to have another golden.

Shaylea, “the ever ready bunny” never tired. She had plenty of walks, played with Tiger, but she never tired. She had plenty of walks, played with Tiger, but she never slept! Even though I was an experienced dog owner; I could not provide for Shaylea what she needed. She definitely had an Alpha Personality and non stop energy.

I started looking into Doggie Day Care (for my sanity) but after 4 months of checking almost every facility – nothing met my standard. Professional, educated staff, cleanliness, webcam, rubberized flooring, were some of the things I was looking for and at The Original Dog House I found it.

With David’s expertise; his patience and kindness, he helped me to become a pack leader to my dog and in return, Shaylea is well behaved and a joy to be with. She is also well socialized from playing with her “friends” as dogs can teach each other valuable lessons using their own language.

David is a perfectionist and will not tolerate any less from his team. Any time I need to ask a question or have a concern; it is taken care of immediately. Luke (manager and administrator) is fabulous. His love for dogs is evident when Shaylea runs to greet him; he is knowledgeable, confident and has also helped me tremendously as well.

I highly recommend this top-notch facility, with structured play and walks, reinforced training and a team that displays a genuine love for animals. The Original Dog House provide a safe and secure environment and our dogs are monitored at all times. I have observed many times (when taking a break from work) viewing the webcam and seeing one of the staff members hugging Shaylea; that makes me feel so good! 

I would personally like to thank David for going “that extra mile for me”.

Best regards, from my whole family Steve, Gilda, Tiger and Shaylea.

The Politzer Family

We were looking to create an opportunity for Cooper to develop his social skills, around other dogs and around people. Your facility and your approach were ideal for us. We also took advantage of some personalized training from David, which helped Cooper to respond properly to the circumstances, though at 9 months this still is a lesson to be mastered.

Cooper recognizes the routine on the days he is taken to daycare, as we head off to work or our day’s activities. He thoroughly enjoys his time with you and comes home wonderfully exhausted from all the activities of the day.

He has mastered your stairs, which was an interesting challenge for him and us and now he just bolts up the stairs with enthusiasm but also under control.

Thanks to all of you for your interest, enthusiasm and genuine enjoyment of all the dogs that get to go to doggy daycare with you.

We wish you all the best for your continued success. Cooper, for his part, will continue to be one of your regular, fully satisfied clients.

Personal Regards,

The Barringtons and Cooper.