tha.dogfather

06/12/2024

Kiyoshi, Chico & Chapo. So proud to call you big brothers to your furless sibling. ❤️

12/31/2023

Here's to the rest of our lives together as a family.

Cheers to 2024. 🥂

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12/22/2023

From our growing family to yours, we wish you the happiest of holidays and a Merry Christmas! Thank you so much for all the love and support.

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10/22/2023

10/22/2023

Happy Howl-o-Ween from the boys!

09/29/2023

The Dogmother.

09/06/2023

My little Angel is a week old already. Where does the time go?

Many visits from friends and family, and a supportive community eager to see you and shower you with love. Dogs and cats are curious and excited, patiently waiting for you to play with them. First everything - baths, outings, and trips to the stores. I've learned so much from you in such a short period of time.

Life is an adventure, and I look forward to every step along the way.

08/29/2023

Damian Angel Lara, born August 29th, 2023 @ 10:15 AM. Clocking in at 6lbs, 13 oz.

Happy, healthy baby & mom.

08/17/2023

This is 30.

I spent my birthday at a funeral for a friend. It's a bittersweet moment, but I'm honored to have been able to see familiar faces and reconnect with old friends.

Thank you, Ananth, for bringing us all together. Today was a celebration of life. And forevermore, August 16 won't just be my birthday - but a day I celebrate in your memory.

Rest in peace, my brother. 🤍

08/10/2023

Very humbling to learn I had made it past nominations for best daycare/boarding facility. Thank you so much for those who voted for me! Win or lose, I'm just grateful to be acknowledged in such a way, and to be recognized alongside other reputable daycare providers! Slowly but surely, tha.dogfather is becoming a staple in the city of Barrie.

Click on the link below to vote! You can vote once per day by signing up with your email.

https://t.ly/OVoZq

Thank you!

07/08/2023

Happy 2 year anniversary, Heaven-Lee. Here's to a lifetime together. ❤️

06/16/2023

I've been nominated in 2 separate categories for the Barrie Advance Reader's Choice Award. Thank you to my clients, friends, and family for your support. This gesture means a lot to me.

If you'd like to vote for me, you can vote daily at https://readerschoice.simcoe.com/readerschoice-barrie/business/tha-dogfather

The link will be posted in my stories and bio. Thank you!

06/03/2023

Say hello to my little friends.

06/03/2023

For those who are interested in purchasing something off of our baby registry, here is the link!

We thank you all so much for the love and support. ❤️

With Amazon’s Baby Registry, you can add items from Earth’s biggest selection and manage your registry on any device whenever—and wherever—you want.

05/18/2023

URGENT FOSTER OR REHOME. 🏡

A client of mine is unable to continue caring for her pup and would like to ensure he goes to a good home.

Dodge is a 9 month old chocolate Lab puppy who is very friendly and eager to please. He enjoys his walks, playing, and cuddling with his humans. We've been working on our loose leash training and engagement, and he has a solid foundation to build upon. He is also crate trained.

He has made great progress socializing calmly with other dogs, as he's used to the hustle and bustle of the dog park (he loves to play!) and working on his prey drive towards birds. A structured household with consistency and routine to continue his training would be best for him.

This is an unfortunate situation, as the owner loves Dodge, but feels as though her current living situation isn't right for him. If you, or anybody you know, would be willing to discuss temporary foster until she's able to get back on her feet or would adopt him, please reach out and share this post.

Thank you.

05/18/2023

URGENT FOSTER OR REHOME. 🏡

This is Andy. He's a 1 year old Bully mix, and his current family is looking to rehome him as they feel they are not the best fit for him.

Andy is a friendly, happy pup who is eager to please. He loves being with his people and going for walks and car rides and has recently been introduced to some other pack members. He enjoys playing and chewing on his toys at home and is highly food motivated.

Andy is a bit anxious and high energy. A structured home with routine and an experienced Bully or powerful breed owner would suit him best. Additionally, I would advise no children or small pets/cats unless proper management or introductions can be made.

Andy has made great strides in his loose leash walking skills, engagement, and socialization with other dogs.

Please share and reach out if you or anybody you know would be interested in Andy!

Thank you.

04/08/2023

It's a boy! For those who have been patiently waiting and wondering, we are proud to say that we will be having a lil' man! 👶🏽 🐾

03/23/2023

Neighbourhood watchdogs.

03/18/2023

We are currently behind on so many posts but we're trying to catch up…

Today we wanted to give a huge shout-out and special thank you to Wet Nose's Getaway.

For the month of February she kindly arranged a fundraiser for our rescue. It was organized with little time but was a huge success & turned out absolutely phenomenal. She gathered a bunch of local dog businesses that would each walk 100,000 steps in just a FEW DAYS time. Each walker was able to choose a dog of their choice that's in our rescue waiting to be adopted to fundraise for. They tracked all their daily steps and posted in their instagram stories, making sure to showcase and collect donations on behalf of the dog in our rescue they chose to walk for.

In total this amazing group of people raised a whopping $8100 for the animals in our care!! We are mind blown, not only at the dedication…but how everyone came together for our animals in need. 🤯🥰💖 Together we are unstoppable!

This money raised will give us the opportunity to completely cover Noel's second jaw surgery that is taking place in just a few days. The timing couldn't have been better, thank you to everyone involved in making this a huge success!

Here's the breakdown of the money raised for each adoptable:

🐶 Phoenix - A Dog’s Way $1795
🐶 Skittles - $1300
🐶 Marshmallow - $625
🐶 Nike - $1245
🐶 Rex - $700
🐶 Rocka $415
🐶 Alvin - .the.dog.gta $525
🐶 Summer .dogfather $700
🐶 Lyla - $175
🐶 Shiloh - $320
🐶 Penn - $300

We couldn't do what we do without all of you, THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts for thinking of our rescue and our adoptables 💕

03/07/2023

Week 13! Heaven-Lee and I are happy to report that the baby (and mother lol) appear to be happy and healthy. Look at that big head and little foot!

Thank you so much everybody for your words of support, congratulations, and advice!

03/07/2023

"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more; you are a leader." - John Quincy Adams

02/15/2023

We are proud to announce the newest addition to our pack. 👶🏽

Due Sept 16, 2023.

I love you, Heaven-Lee. ❤️

02/05/2023

📣 FUNDRAISER 📣
The collective goal of our group of dog walkers participating in this step challenge is to raise enough funds to help cover some of the surgeries that Noel, Rex, and Marshmellow have had that totaled $37.000. 

I am walking 100k steps from Monday, Feb 13th to Friday, Feb 17th in honor of Summer. My personal goal is to raise $500 but any contributions help.

Saved from being used for breeding and given up on, having spent most of her life in a crate, Summer is a very active and playful girl.

💜 Summer - Female
▫️Age: 1 year old
▫️ Weight - 56 pounds
▫️ Spayed - Yes
▫️ Vaccinated - Yes
▫️ Microchipped - Yes
▫️ Flea & Worm Treatment - Yes
▫️ Good with cats -  No
▫️ Good with dogs - Big Dogs only
▫️ Good with kids - Yes
▫️ Crate trained - Yes
▫️ House trained - Yes
▫️Medical issues - None
▫️ Energy level - medium/high

What you could be entered to WIN if you donate: 

1) A pair of tickets - Saturday, April 15th, 2023 7 pm. Against Philly. Donated by Scott Fox at

2) - 30 min photography session.

3) .mercantile - $100.00 Gift Certificate to use online or in-store.

4) - $20.00 Gift Card to their online store. 

5) - $50.00 Gift Card to use online or in-store.

6) - Gift Basket valued at $125.00. includes Paw and Snout Balms, f***y Pack, Black Yeti 20oz Travel Mug, a $25 Starbucks Card, a $25 Visa Gift Card, P**p Bags, and a $25 Rens Pets Gift Card.

7) - $50.00 Gift Card to their online store.

Raffle winners will be announced on Saturday, Feb 18th, 2023. 

Donate to: [email protected]

When you donate, please let us know which ONE prize you'd like to be entered to win, with your name. 

You're welcome to donate multiple times to be entered to win multiple raffles. 

Please like and share this post so we can be seen and heard on behalf of the dogs that need our help! 

Thank you for donating and cheering us on!

01/26/2023

Old man Yosh'.

01/18/2023

Blue & Copper - 2 peas in a pod. Dogs are social, pack animals and I believe that building healthy relationships with other doggie companions is important for the overall well-being of the pups.

It also brings me great joy when I can teach dogs to co-exist and socialize. Pack walks are great for mental and physical enrichment!

01/17/2023

The birthday boiiisss.

Kiyoshi is 11 and was born on January 10, 2012.

Chapo turns 4 today and was born on January 17, 2019.

01/17/2023

Happy 4th birthday to my baby hippo, Chapo! The sweetest boy; always down for a play or cuddle sesh. Not a mean bone in your body - you've just got so much love to give to everybody you meet. It's been a tough year dealing with your torn ligament, surgery, and arthritis; but no matter what, I love you and I'll always take care of you. ❤️