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From time to time people tell me, “Lighten up, it’s just a dog,” or, “That’s a lot of money for just a dog.” They don’t understand the distance traveled, time spent, or costs involved for “Just a dog.” Some of my proudest moments have come about with “Just a dog.” Many hours have passed with my only company being “Just a dog” provided comfort and purpose to overcome the day. If you, too, think its

“Just a dog,” you will probably understand phrases like “Just a friend,” “Just a sunrise”, or “Just a promise”. “Just a dog” brings into my life the very essence of friendship, trust, and pure unbridled joy. “Just a dog” brings out the compassion and patience that makes me a better person. Because of “Just a dog” I will rise early, take long walks and look longingly to the future. For me and folks like me, it’s not “Just a dog.” It’s an embodiment of all the hopes and dreams of the future, the fond memories of the past, and the pure joy of the moment. “Just a dog” brings out what’s good in me and diverts my thoughts away from myself and the worries of the day. I hope that SOMEDAY people can understand it’s not “Just a dog.” It’s the thing that gives me humanity and keeps me from being “Just a man or woman.”

So the next time you hear the phrase “Just a dog”, smile, because they “Just Don't Understand”.

~ Author Unknown

12/03/2024

January 2025 we will be breeding Maya and Cain for those of you looking for black or yellows. Taking orders now. Pups should be ready around May.

12/03/2024

We had a cancelation. 1 CKC black Lab female available December 28th. For more info PM me.

11/27/2024

I will be offering boot camp training classes for both you and your dog in the new year. I will only be taking 5 dogs at a time. Walking heeling on and off leash, leave it drills to avoid people, dogs, food etc. Good recall always important as well. 3 classes will cover all of this and you will see amazing changes happen. I have been training dogs for over 30 years in obedience for families with pets, K9 detection work, competed in hunt trials and trained numerous hunting companions. If you have tried other trainers and it’s not working, PM me for further info if interested.

11/27/2024

If you’re having trouble with getting good recall on land or water with your dog give me a call. I can help.

11/13/2024

Monty after a spa morning waiting patiently for his owner. Lovely dog. Big gentle giant

11/09/2024

Jonathan when he was ready to head home after learning some training techniques.

11/09/2024

Jonathan coming for a 1 hour class. This is him on arrival.

11/08/2024

I’m back at it. Finn is only 5 months old he is doing really well walking on leash now giving it a try off leash. He’s getting there. He is here for a couple weeks with us and will likely need a refresher at 10 months or so.

10/30/2024

The end of an era

I thought I would write a story about myself and how these Douglas Lake hunts began.

Back in the day I was doing a lot of business with USA clients, the exchange rate was really good. I was traveling to many Sportman shows with my dogs to do gun dog demonstrations in the Seattle area and running trials down there. I sold many started dogs and pups during that time which led to them also coming back for training.

I found a guide in Cabri Sk where they hosted duck and goose hunting. I picked up pheasants in Brooks Alberta from the hatchery and with permits was able to release them in Cabri on the guides property. Ducks and geese in the early mornings and hunt pheasant in the afternoons. It was a long trek so started looking for a new location closer to home.

My husband Barrie Cline introduced me to Joe Gardner manager of Douglas Lake ranch at the time. I was offered the perfect spot and opportunity to host these hunts there. This year marks my 19th and last year on this stunning place. Let me add this is not by choice.

When I lived in Langley BC I got involved with a group of people who were running hunting trials. There was a piece of property 10 minutes away from me that belonged to Bob and Twigg White. Twigg was sister to Chunky Woodward who was once owner of Douglas Lake Ranch until his passing.

I got to meet Mrs. White once before her passing but I ended up a good friend to her husband Bob White through a mutual dog trainer my the name of Bob Macina who was from Oregon. The property the Whites owned was 50 acres of spectacular dog training grounds, Langley, Surrey boarder. Many of us who competed in Field Trials as the Whites did, got permission to use these grounds for training and running our club trials on.

Years later I moved up North where I live today.

Not only did I get the opportunity to host my hunts on the Douglas Lake Ranch ( now owned by Stan Kroenke from the US), but I was given Bob and Twigg Whites summer cabin that was renovated the year before I began there. Thanks to Joe and his wife Sam Gardner the cabin was beautifully decorated in a country theme and became more of a home to me over the years while there in the fall season.

The names of Bob and Twiggs dogs still hang by the thread on the dog runs to this day. I always think to myself how pleased I think the Whites would have been knowing their place was being used for clients who enjoy watching their dogs at work in the fields at Chaperone where birds are released.

How did life take me from Langley training on the Whites property to their cabin for 19 years of hosting these hunts?

I am posting the photos of all the clients that have joined Jim and I this year and many that have continued to come year after year.

A special thank you to”

Jim Romano my partner, who is a big part of making this operation go smoothly. The organizer and helpful cook.

Rebecca Woodman from Ashcroft who joined us last year and again this fall. Dog handler with her GSPs, bird cleaner, field representative and cowgirl to help push cows out of the fields.

Mike Boehm from Kamloops also joined us as dog handler, field representative, first aid, and cowboy to help push cows.

Dan MacVicar from Merritt helped out a few times as field representative and first aid.

Al Frank from Chilliwack, BC Pheasant company who supplies the stunning hens and roosters. He drives back and forth to and from with trailer loads of birds to supply us with up to approx. 3,000 birds in a 6 week time frame.

Without all these people non of this would be possible. So I thank you all from the bottom of my heart. To all my clients who have also become like family to us and big thank you for all your support as well.

In closing this chapter I would just like to add that we believe we have found a new location to continue these events in BC, starting fall of 2025.

10/30/2024

Group 11. Weather held out to the finish. Great fall season. Heading home.

10/29/2024

1 more group to go. Yipeeee

10/29/2024

Group 10. Weather continues to cooperate with us. Nothing beats a good time.

10/25/2024

Group 9. The weather is stunning we have been so lucky with cooler mornings and stunning afternoons.

10/24/2024

This morning the frost on the trees was stunning.

10/24/2024

Group 8 they cleaned house.

10/19/2024

Group 7. Weather has been great up to date. Starting to get colder with skiff of snow and rain.

10/12/2024

Hope I’m not boring everyone with these hunting photos. The scenery is so stunning on Douglas lake ranch right now.

10/08/2024

Beautiful morning. Leaves are changing into fall colours.

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5657 Beaton Road
Kamloops, BC
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+12503711218

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