Mack and Spencer

10/10/2023

How do I say goodbye to my best hello.

A piece of my heart is gone.

The hole left behind is filled with incredible adventures, the rarest of loves and a depth of grief.

Today I sent my first-born Mack from this earthly plane.

He’s given me his everything. Even making sure I was left in good hands with his three brothers.

16 + years of memories to relish. His beautiful smile, his heart stopping stunts and his steadfast loyalty. There wasn’t anything he wouldn’t have done for me.

I loved my boy fiercely, always have, always will.

Godspeed my beautiful boy.. thank you for choosing me, you’ll be forever in my heart.

p.s. Send my love to Spence…..

06/10/2023

Mack. 16 years, 6 months and 12 days. My first born. He continues to be my rock. How luck am I to have these fabulous boys' in my life! Darby 4 1/2, Cormick 20 months, Finn, 12 weeks.

27/08/2023

Celebrating International dog day with these three.
Mack 16 years, 5 months and 2 days. Darby 4 1/2, Cormick 18 months.

30/05/2023

Magical Mack. Still going strong.

He stole my heart from the moment I brought him home. For 16 + years he's been my loyal companion.

Each day I have with my boy is a gift.

This once exuberant puppy still carry's a twinkle in his eye, that lights me up from the inside out.

He may sleep more now, yet he still remains food motivated and never lets an opportunity slip him by.

Looking at this photo is reminds me of years gone by.

His beautiful white fur a badge of his tenacity.

I love this boy more than any words could truly describe.

21/04/2023

Grow your dog’s 🐕‍🦺 leash skills for FREE!

Paw Parade is Unleash Clever Canines weekly training walks in the community. Your dog's confidence will grow and pulling and lunging will be a thing of the past.

😀Come on out tonight
🛝Location: Riverside Park, Cambridge
⏰Time: 5:30 pm
🐾 Meet: Front entrance off King Street past Archway
📆 Join the Paw Parade Facebook group to be the 1st to know

15/04/2023

Rain ☔️ or shine 🌞 we are a go! For tomorrow’s Paw Parade.

Great opportunity to help your dog get comfortable being in the vicinity of other dogs, walk calmly on a loose leash, ignore distractions and get some exercise while learning lots of training hacks to create the dog you dream of.

Sunday April 16th Riverbluffs Park, 251 George st N at 9 am. Meeting by the playground.

Drop a dog 🐩 🐕 emoji below if you’re joining.

28/03/2023

Join the FREE community training leash walks with your dog!

Consider the parade the game changing walk 🤩 you’ve been looking for regarding your dog and leash walks, these walks will transform your dog from a skittish, or overly excited pulling dog into one who enjoys walking with you and has confidence to be near other dogs and not lose its head. Its a great place to meet other guardians and connect on all things dog! You’ve got nothing to lose and everything to gain when you have a companion who is calm and happy!

Training tips and tricks will be discussed throughout the walk.

NOTE: Paw Parade accepts all dogs who are able to be under control at all times.

Equipment: harness, flat collar, martingale, head collars and max. 6 ft leads accepted.

Meeting inside the Arch at the front entrance.

24/03/2023

❤️ Happy 16th Birthday 🥳 to my boy Mack 🐾

I could never have imagined you’d be here in your golden oldies, still with it, albeit slower and a little weaker.

What a treasure you are my beautiful boy 💜!

Your joyous nature and loyalty are second to none.

You’ve been my rock, teaching me the grace of patience as you toyed with me, pulling me out of funks I didn’t even know I was in.

Your inner alarm clock ⏰ has not missed a beat in 16 years and neither has your enthusiasm for food, except your veggies 🥦.

I’ve loved watching your friendships 💛 with all your brothers 🐾 🐾🐾 and charisma charming the hearts of everyone you meet.

You exude the most loving energy 🥰 and still give me a sense of protection alerting me when something doesn’t seem right.

I never realized how much another being could flex my heart 💜…. The unconditional love you bestow on me daily has been the greatest gift 🎁 I could ever receive.

Thank you my beautiful boy for everything. I love you beyond words and cherish every day I have with you on this earthly 🌎 plain.

Love, Me
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

19/03/2023

https://www.facebook.com/groups/876992993583759

Attention Dog lovers who want a dog who can walk nicely on leash!

Join the inaugural Paw Parade FREE training walk next Sunday!

Picture a loose leash between you and your best friend, multiple dogs in close proximity and your dog's tail wagging with excitement.

Paw Parade accepts all dogs who are able to be under control at all times.

Click the link to join the Paw Parade group to be in the know on location and time.

16/03/2023

I watched gobsmacked as he traipsed across the frail ice on the grand river, his little back paws kicking out as he skidded across the fragile surface, this wasn’t even the worst part.

Checkout the latest blog post about Mack over on Unleash Clever Canines to find out what happened and how I can help you with your devilish dog and their lackluster recall.

https://unleashclevercanines.com/blog/most-effective-tactics-to-reckon-with-a-devilish-dog

09/03/2023

Does your dog struggle with:
Returning to you when called?
Walking nicely on leash
Barking at anything and everything
Jumping up?
Not capable of being left alone?
Bad manners in general?

If you are anything like me you want real-life results when it comes to training your dog...

In my quest to help my own dog I decided to become a ProDog trainer myself after discovering Absolute Dogs and their concept training games, they are literally a

Follow along and learn alongside me.

Join the FREE leash walks in the community starting in March over on the Paw Parade group, where you can learn how to improve your dogs leash skills and bolster their confidence at the same time!

Links in the comments below.

24/03/2022

Happy 15th Birthday to my boy Mack! What a gift it is to celebrate this many laps around the sun with you. I love your tenacious spirit towards food, being apart of the action and game playing ways. You’ve been a fantastic big brother to Spencer, Darby and now Cormick and been my steady rock while I have traversed life’s experiences from love to loss and all the grey in between. Today is your day and I celebrate you in the biggest way, cherishing the begging glances, the woofs for attention and your ability to always bring a smile to my face. Love you my boy.

24/03/2021

Happy 14th Birthday Mack! Words can’t describe the gift you’ve been to me. Since the first day I brought you home wrapped in my arms you’ve held my heart and continuously smashed it open. You’re tenacious spirit and lust for life continuously inspires me. I am freaking grateful you chose me to spin around the sun with my boy. My love for you is infinite.

24/03/2019

Hello best friend.

It’s hard to believe 12 glorious years have gone by with you by my side. I didn’t know you could love another so instantaneously and fiercely; like a mama tiger that would do anything and everything to protect, save and cherish her charges. It’s been a rough few months for both of us as we navigate life without Spencer and I don’t know how I would have done it without you Mack. My loyal, and playful sidekick, who constantly reminds me I’m not alone and I’m loved.

You are a once in a lifetime doggo and I love you beyond words. Wishing you the happiest 12th birthday ever!

12/10/2018

Dear Spencer,

My heart is in a million pieces. Today my worst nightmare came true and I had to say good-bye to you on this earthly plain my beloved boy.

I loved you from the moment I first laid eyes on you. You were the cutest little yellow squishy ball of fur and a puppy with a mind of his own right from the beginning. You've brought me the greatest joy, love and heartbreak I've ever experienced. You've taught me endless life lessons and what it truly means to love, grieve and be scared. I've watched you struggle through a multitude of ailments your entire life, sticking right by your side and doing everything I possibly could to keep you happy, comfortable and show you are loved.

As I came home I saw your rabbit you left outside this morning, always the carrier of toys, leashes it was like a little wink from heaven.

My heart is shattered into a million little pieces Spence, many of which can't be put back as they remain with you forever and always.

Run with the wind my boy, pain free, swim with the fishes, eat as many treats as you like!

Spencer you were loved by many and will be missed beyond words.

Till we meet again my dear sweet boy Spencie...

Love Me.

26/08/2018

Celebrating my two best friends on National Dog Day! Everyday with these two is reason to revel! 💕

09/06/2018

My boys', Mack & Spencer, 11 and 10 respectively. My desire is to cherish and savour all the wonderful gifts these two bring to me daily, enjoy all the wonderful moments I have with each. Time is to precious to waste.

24/03/2018

Celebrating 11 treasured years with my boy. Mack, you’re my loyal sidekick loving me unconditionally and teaching me some of my greatest lessons about patience, control and of course having fun. Your exuberance is contagious, your zest for adventure admirable and your love for food undeniable.

I cherish each and every day I have with you… Happy Birthday my boy! Enjoy the cheese! Love, me.

23/09/2017

September 2017 Mug Shots

24/03/2017

Happy 10th Birthday to my handsome boy Mack! You’re truly the gift that keeps on giving. Your stoic manner and bountiful exuberance bring joy to my world each and everyday. I love how you’re cool as a cucumber and aloof when it comes to needing attention but boy oh boy you’ve let me know these past few weeks you don’t like being away from the pack when you’re relegated to downstairs. Your soft whimpers chip at my heart. Here’s to many more Happy Birthday’s and fun times together my beautiful boy! Love you forever, Me.

14/02/2017

Sharing the love...

20/12/2016

The boys' and I would like to send all our friends near and far greetings for the holiday season. No matter how you celebrate or not, take the time this season to spread some love and give the gift of kindness to everyone you meet. Life's to short to be a jackass. With love, Shannon, Mack & Spencer.

20/12/2016

Mack and Spencer's cover photo

16/12/2016

Planet Paws

DIY Paw Wax!

Mix four simple ingredients together to create an all natural, protective barrier for your dog's paws this winter! (Also Calendula giveaway at the end!)

14/12/2016

The perfect gift for pet lovers! This incredible artist creates life like models from photographs in felt of your beloved pet. Check her website here: http://stephaniecowburn.com/ or her page Stephanie Cowburn Felt & Design