Lake Superior Canine

09/16/2024

We want our Dogs to be tolerant of all things; puppies, kids, farm animals, strangers, etc. Nova is certainly that, even a bit playful and watchful over them.

05/28/2024

This may be the best young female beagle I’ve ever bred. 8 months old. Quick, clean, fast, needs to be toned after 9.5 hours of steady running. Full 15” with conformation to die for. Thanks to Ricky Howell and Steve Aman for selling me the Hounds to make this happen.

05/21/2024

Reminder for those coming to the class tomorrow…..Mo food tomorrow. We want them hungry. All you need is a 6 foot lead and a hungry dog.

It is weather dependent. We may get rained out. If so I’ll let you know a few hours ahead of time.

Address is 47150 M26 Atlantic Mine. Right next to Matt’s Auto Glass.

05/20/2024

This is a Female we sold as a pup. She is 3 years old. Her owner is looking to re-home her due to an in home conflict with her other dogs. I don’t have any other information. If interested I can put you in touch with her owner.

04/08/2024

If your dog is freaking out over the eclipse you have a weak nerved dog - Plain and simple! As I knew they would - our dogs cared less.

Always a lesson in every scenario….If you knew your dog was a nerve bag at every weather change that’s one thing, but if you listened to all the advice suggesting you treat your dog like fragile porcelain, you might just have created the problem, they pick up on our every emotion and action.

WE cause most of our dogs behavior problems…Myself included.

Just like Children - Go confidently and they will too!

03/22/2024

Wise, wise words.

Everyone who is thinking of getting dogs should read this because you need to understand this reality:

***I am a 21st century dog.***
-I'm a Malinois.
Overskilled among dogs, I excel in all disciplines and I'm always ready to work: I NEED to work.
But nowadays I get asked to chill on the couch all day everyday.

-I am an Akita Inu.
My ancestors were selected for fighting bears.
Today I get asked to be tolerant and I get scolded for my reactivity when another approaches me.

-I am a Beagle.
When I chase my prey, I raise my voice so the hunters could follow.
Today they put an electric collar on me to shut up, and you make me come back to you - no running - with a snap of your fingers.

-I am a Yorkshire Terrier.
I was a terrifying rat hunter in English mines.
Today they think I can't use my legs and they always hold me in their arms.

-I'm a Labrador Retriever.
My vision of happiness is a dive into a pond to bring back the duck he shot to my master.
Today you forget I'm a walking, running, swimming dog; as a result I'm fat, made to stay indoors, and to babysit.

-I am a Jack Russell.
I can take on a fox, a mean badger, and a rat bigger than me in his den.
Today I get scolded for my character and high energy, and forced to turn into a quiet living room dog.

-I am a Siberian Husky.
Experienced the great, wide open spaces of Northern Europe, where I could drag sleds for long distances at impressive speeds.
Today I only have the walls of the house or small garden as a horizon, and the holes I dig in the ground just to release energy and frustration, trying to stay sane.

-I am a border collie
I was made to work hours a day in partnershipwith my master, and I am an unmistakable artist of working with the herd.
Today they are mad at me because, for lack of sheep, I try to check bikes, cars, children in the house and everything in motion.

I am ...
I am a 21st century dog.
I'm pretty, I'm alert, I'm obedient, I stay in a bag...but I'm also an individual who, from centuries of training, needs to express my instincts, and I am *not* suited for the sedentary life you'd want me to lead.
Spending eight hours a day alone in the house or in the garden - with no work and no one to play or run with, seeing you for a short time in the evening when you get home, and only getting a small toilet walk will make me deeply unhappy.
I'll express it by barking all day, turning your yard into a minefield, doing my needs indoors, being unmanageable the rare times I'll find myself outside, and sometimes spending my days sunk, sad, lonely, and depressed, on my pillow.
You may think that I should be happy to be able to enjoy all this comfort while you go to work, but actually I’ll be exhausted and frustrated, because this is absolutely NOT what I'm meant to do, or what I need to be doing.
If you love me, if you've always dreamed of me, if my beautiful blue eyes or my athletic look make you want me, but you can't give me a real dog's life, a life that's really worth living according to my breed, and if you can't offer me the job that my genes are asking, DO NOT buy or adopt me!
If you like the way I look but aren't willing to accept my temperament, gifts, and traits derived from long genetic selection, and you think you can change them with only your good will, then DO NOT BUY OR ADOPT ME.
I’m a dog from the 21st century, yes, but deep inside me, the one who fought, the one who hunted, the one who pulled sleds, the one who guided and protected a herd still lives within.
So think **very** carefully before you choose your dog. And think about getting two, rather than one, so I won't be so very lonely waiting for you all day. Eight or ten hours is just a workday to you, but it's an eternity for me to be alone.
Like David Attenborough Fans for more:

10/16/2023

Daussen. Year old female. Fantastic Girl. She is available.

10/02/2023

Lola. She is 6 months and available.

08/31/2023

08/07/2023

Our Dogs love Jolly Balls. They are great for the water!

07/30/2023

Reminder - For those coming to training tomorrow at 6 pm in Atlantic Mine. No more food after 5 pm. We want hungry dogs tomorrow. If you’ve missed some sessions feel free to jump in….

07/23/2023

This is really last minute. My schedule changed so I am going to do training tomorrow night (Monday) in Atlantic Mine at 6 pm instead of Wednesday. If you need to make up some classes feel free to join in or if you want to start the class your also welcome to join.

(Jeannine I haven’t been able to get in touch with you by phone so if you see this let me know.

Either PM, text or call 906-281-6133 if you’d like to come. Thanks.

07/22/2023

Lola’s first car ride. First time on a leash or collar. Like I expected she could care less. Not car sick, not scared, not over stimulated.

It may not seem like a big milestone but for many dogs it’ll be one they never comfortably reach. A good part of that is genetic, but at least 50% of it is how these dogs are raised at home. Socialization, guidance and self discovery from birth. How they navigate new stimuli is up to us.

It certainly doesn’t hurt anything, (usually) but you don’t have to continually introduce your dog to new people, environments and stimuli if you, and just importantly your breeder have done the right things at home.

Our next class is this coming Wednesday, July 26th at 6:00 p.m. Contact me if interested.

07/20/2023

We’re going rain or shine tonight. I’m banking even if it rains it’ll be temporary.

If just seeing this now and want to jump in your welcome to. Or if you missed some sessions previously and want to join I feel free to come by.

Address is 47150 M26 Atlantic Mine. Right next to Matt’s Auto Glass. I’ll have a sign out front.

07/20/2023

I hope everyone got the messages from me that I canceled yesterday cause of weather.

We’ll try it again Thursday night at 6. Same location. If you missed some earlier sessions feel free to join us as this isn’t a very big class.

07/19/2023

I hate to cancel, but looks like lightening and thunder for 6 pm. Let’s cancel for tonight and try it again tomorrow night at 6 pm. Same place.

07/18/2023

Reminder - For those coming to training tomorrow. No food after 5 pm tonight.

Address is 47150 M26 Atlantic Mine. Right next to Matt’s Auto glass. Class starts at 6 pm. You can show up a little early to sign in. I’ll have a sign out front.

07/14/2023

“Lola” recieved her name tonight. I think it fits! She is the last pup we will ever have from her Daddy Fynn. Reminds me so much of him, I initially thought this photo was Fynn as a pup.

She’s magnificent like him - Conformation, intelligence, steely nerves, drive and sound disposition.

It’s a lot of work raising these dogs; a labor of love for sure, but sometimes I wonder if it’s worth it….Looking at her I think it is.