The NSD Scoop - National Service Dogs

“The NSD Scoop”
“enriching the quality of life and enhancing the independence
of children and families living with autism and special needs.”
June 2012
Braydon and NSD Whoopi
In July 2003 my beautiful daughter Evelyn welcomed
her baby brother Braydon to the world. Although
Braydon missed many early year milestones, he was
not diagnosed with moderate-severe autism until
2007 when he was four years old.
Our family quickly became overwhelmed with meeting
Braydon's most basic needs. What was most
troubling to us was how isolated our son was by his
disability, meaning his communication was very
limited and thus, he had no friends. It was to our
surprise and sheer delight when Braydon managed to
make a few. Unfortunately, his "friends" had four legs,
were really hairy, and drooled! Braydon's interest in
dogs was something we could not ignore. This began
our search for Braydon's new best friend.
In 2010 we read about National Service Dogs. During our first interview with NSD, we learned how
these amazing dogs assist with safety and provide many other benefits too. We were privileged to be
approved as a recipient of one of these incredible dogs free of charge; although, what a dog like this
would bring to our family would be worth millions. (Continued on next page)
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Braydon & NSD Whoopi
Two weeks ago, National Service Dogs gave us a two year old Golden Retriever
named Whoopi. My husband and I spent an entire week learning how to use her
in the capacity of a Certified Service Dog before bringing her home to meet
Braydon.
The first time Braydon saw Whoopi, he was not impressed. He ran out of the
house screaming and crying; however, the placement is going much better now
and Braydon’s bond with Whoopi grows stronger each day. Just two days after
bringing her home, my son was having a total meltdown in the bath and my
husband decided to bring Whoopi into the room. Like magic, Braydon calmed
down. Braydon holds onto a handle on her special Service Dog vest and is also
tethered to Whoopi by a belt around his waist. This prevents Braydon from
bolting, hence how these dogs assist with safety since Braydon is almost nine
years old and doesn't want to hold mommy and daddy's hand anymore.
Whoopi helps Braydon in other more profound ways too. To us, it is clear she
helps Braydon manage his anxieties and maintain focus while out in public. Just
last week, Braydon was able to sit through an entire two hour school concert with
the help of his dog. While walking with her in public his pace is leisurely and his
body is relaxed. So relaxed that if you had never met Braydon before, you would
never suspect he has Autism. What this means is our family is finally able to
explore the world around us all together. Previously, one of us would have to stay
home with Braydon while the other attended the school concert. This is no longer
the case, and this means we can spend more time together. You can imagine how
isolated all of us were because of Braydon's disability. This is still very new to us,
and extraordinarily liberating.
NSD Graduate
Tips & Reminders
Pet Insurance
It is best to be prepared for
emergencies before they
happen. Think about what you
would do if an expensive
medical emergency
unexpectedly came up with
your service dog. If you know
the cost would be difficult to
manage, you should look into
pet insurance now rather than
later. There are many different
companies so do your research
to choose what works best for
you. Some companies provide
discounts for service dogs so
don’t forget to mention this
when getting your quote.
Written by Jenny, Braydon’s mom. You can follow Jenny’s blog about Braydon
and NSD Whoopi at www.mommy-confessions.blogspot.ca.
Did You know?
As accredited members of assistance dogs international (ADI), NSD works at or above the
international standards created to govern the training, matching and after care of NSD’s
dogs and clients. ADI sets the standards for a dog’s temperament, ability to perform its
required function as well as its behaviour with the client and out in public. Every Certified
Service Dog Team must pass a rigorous public access test and meet the public access
standard laid out by ADI. Some of the key features of this test and standard are:
• Dog does not solicit attention from the general public.
• Dog does not bark, growl or whine.
• Dog shows no aggression.
• Dog does not solicit or steal food from the general public.
• Dog works calmly on leash.
• Dog is trained to urinate and defecate on command.
All of the training NSD dogs receive in the Puppy and Advanced Training Program is
geared toward preparing them to meet these standards of behaviour.
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NSD Events
Ride for Autism & Veterans
Sunday, June 10, 2012, Registration 9:00 to 10:00 a.m., Ride 10:00 a.m.
Wing 404, 510 Dutton Drive, Waterloo
Enjoy a scenic ride - road captained
by the Gulf-Kuwait Motorcycle Unit destined for Monkton, ON for snacks,
live music and a few fun surprises!
The day will include pictures with
puppies, a complimentary lunch and a
chance to win great prizes. Visit
www.nsd.on.ca for details. Cost: $20
per driver, $10 for an additional rider;
raise $100+ and ride for free! The first 100 drivers to register will receive a
free ride patch from LP Custom Embroidery.
Volunteer
Opportunities
If you have a couple of hours
once a week, once every two
weeks or once in a while, we
can use your help with:
Puppy Raising
• Help us socialize and train
our puppies-in-training by
welcoming one into your
home for app. 16 months
Kennel Enrichment Program
• Come out to run our
June 9 to 10, 2012, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Advanced Training Dogs in
St. Lawrence Market, Toronto
our leash free area, groom
Woofstock is the largest festival for dogs and their amazing owners. Put this and massage them
in your calendar and enjoy unique vendors and cool activities for you and
your dog. Make sure you stop by the Milk-Bone booth to visit NSD staff and Weekend Sitting
volunteers with our puppies-in-training. Visit www.woofstock.ca for details.
• Help provide a relaxing
Cost: Free!
weekend for a dog in
Advanced Training
Woofstock
Annual General Meeting
Tuesday, June 19, 2012, 6:00 p.m.
National Service Dogs Training Centre, 1286 Cedar Creek Road, Cambridge
All parties having an interest in the business of National Service Dogs are
invited to attend the Annual General Meeting. Refreshments and an
introduction to our NEW Kennel Enrichment program will be available from
6-6:30, with the meeting starting promptly at 6:30. Please come out and join
us.
Dog Days of Summer Dog Walk and Fair
Saturday, July 21, 2012, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
E.T. Seton and Taylor Creek Park, Toronto
Join us for the first annual Dog Days of Summer charity dog walk and fair,
in support of National Service Dogs! Bring your dog and enjoy a walk
through the scenic parks. You will also have the opportunity to speak to
local groomers, trainers and other vendors. There will be tons of prizes,
giveaways, a raffle and a BBQ lunch! Visit www.dogdaysofsummerto.com
for more information.
Fundraising
Work with our staff to ensure
the success of various
fundraising events
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Building Maintenance
• Assist with general painting
and repairs, including
building kennels, completing
electrical work and plumbing,
mowing and gardening
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NSD Events
Pawlooza
Saturday, August 18, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
The Plunkett Estate, 9282 Elviage Drive, London
Visit us in the NSD booth at the ultimate dog party! Pawlooza is
Canada's most unique and dog-friendly festival experience.
With 25,000 people and 6,000 dogs expected to be in
attendance, the day is guaranteed to be a good time. Take your
dog dock diving, go trailwalking, go swimming in the Pawlooza
pond, test your dog's agility, go offleash in the FunZone, get
trick and obedience advice, get readings from a pet psychic,
learn about pet first aid, watch agility demonstrations, shop from
175 vendors, and load up on free samples. Admission is free
and parking is $10 per car. Visit www.pawlooza.com for more
details.
Annual Open House
Sunday, August 26, Noon to 4:00 p.m.,
NSD Training Centre, 1286 Cedar Creek Rd, Cambridge
Drop in to our Training Centre for our Annual Open House during the last weekend of August. The
afternoon will include a BBQ, children’s crafts, tours, Certified Service Dog and Skilled Companion Dog
demonstrations, and volunteer awards. Contact Lindsay at [email protected] or 519-623-4188, ext. 10
for more details.
Mantracking
Saturday, September 8, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
20 minutes outside of Cambridge, Exact location TBA
Compete as a Tracker with a dog or as Prey in the ultimate
challenge of instincts, intelligence and perseverance. The Prey:
A team of two will cover 10 km of rugged terrain while reaching
five checkpoints and avoiding capture by the Tracking Teams.
The Trackers: Teams of two on horseback or with dogs will try
to capture the Prey Teams before they reach all five
checkpoints. Visit www.nsd.on.ca for more details and a video
from last year’s event; contact [email protected] to register.
Promote Your NSD Fundraiser
Are you organizing an event in support of National Service Dogs? Provide us with all the details and we’ll
add it to the next issue of “The Scoop.” Contact [email protected] or ext. 10 to promote your event.
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NSD Happenings & Updates
Purchase a NSD Commemorative T-Shirt
In support of our 15th anniversary, Brodie, our ambassador, designed a commemorative
t-shirt. The t-shirts are for sale at our office and can be mailed to you as well (shipping
charges will apply.) They are available in navy, grey and beige.
Contact [email protected] or ext. 10 to submit your order. Youth: $12, Adult: $15
Re-gift for the Right Reasons
Commemorative T-shirt Design
Were you recently faced with receiving a gift that is worthy of re-gifting? Not to worry, we can put your
unwanted gifts to good use. We can use all donated gifts as prizes and raffle items for upcoming
fundraisers.
Take Your Dog to Toronto
Purina’s PawsWay, located at Toronto’s Harbourfront, is dedicated to the understanding and celebration of
pets. It's the first place in the world where pets, owners, and pet lovers can come together to enjoy exhibits,
activities, special events and more. Visit www.pawsway.ca for more information.
Provide Us With Your Feedback
Is there something you would like to see in our monthly e-newsletter? Send an
e-mail to [email protected] with your ideas.
Become a Fan on Facebook
Visit our Facebook page for the latest NSD news, testimonials and pictures. Search: National Service
Dogs for Autism
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NSD Puppy Camp (NEW)
In May, we held our first Puppy Camp for the NSD dogs
waiting to be recalled for our next Advanced Training class.
The principle was to help transition the new dogs into
kennel life and teach them the daily routines that would
help them be more prepared for their next stage of training.
We had 10 to 12 dogs per week for two weeks so we could
give each dog plenty of one-on-one time. The camp
activities were staged so the dogs confidence would grow
over the few days they were here. We covered skills and
activities such as basic kennel manners, feeding routines,
and appropriate behaviour in our runs and in the Gail
Dubrek dog park. In addition, they were introduced to the
training vans, the traveling crates, the relaxation room, and
the evening volunteer routines.
We had a great time with the enthusiastic new dogs. It also
gave staff and volunteers an opportunity to get to know and
assess the dogs prior to coming in. We were able to match
up future kennel roommates and highlight dogs that may
have problems adjusting to kennel life. Any highlighted dogs
were then matched with families or individuals who have
volunteered to help on our new Weekday Sitter Program.
This is a new program where dogs can go home to local
families after work each day and then be returned for work
by the next morning. We hope that this new program will
help alleviate stress in the dogs who are more sensitive
than others.
Of course, we couldn't have run camp without the help of our
Puppy Camp volunteers. Some even showed up at 8:00
a.m. to help give breakfast to the dogs and relieve them
before cleaning the kennels. Chris McArthur, our Puppy Program Coordinator, worked tirelessly from
morning until night, in addition to making sure her regular day duties were taken care of. A big thanks
goes to all who participated.
Our Dedicated Helpers Left to right: Pat Pooley, Marg
Mannel, Karen Eakins, Chris McArthur, Marilyn Johnston
We're all looking forward to another Puppy Camp following the November graduation.
Written by Garry Stephenson, NSD Breeding and Puppy Program Manager
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NSD Breeding Program
NSD Lindor’s K litter puppies are all in class now and doing very nicely. They've settled down to be
calm and quiet individuals now that their handlers have established an assertive but gentle manner.
Like all puppies, they would seize the opportunity to do their own thing if given the chance. This a very
nice litter and they’re getting bigger by the minute.
NSD Isla’s L litter puppies are settling into their new homes now and have had their first couple of
puppy classes. They are already showing signs of being attentive, and share the same mischievous
attitude that Isla had when she was a young puppy. This was the first litter for Isla and the Langham
family so they were very sad to see the puppies go. We look forward to seeing these puppies progress
into adulthood.
NSD Daisy’s M litter puppies were just placed with their Puppy Raisers. There were lots of ooh's and
aah's from the staff and volunteers as we were waiting for their Raisers to come and collect them. Bob
and Susan, Daisy's Breeder Caretakers mentioned how quiet they were compared to Daisy's previous
litters. I wonder if their new Raisers think the same thing?
NSD Missy’s N litter has attracted a lot of attention. Being a 1/4 Bernese Mountain Dog and 3/4
Labrador Retriever, they are slightly different than what we are used to. The most obvious difference is
their bone substance which is stronger than most Labradors. We are patiently waiting to see how big
these puppies will grow! Wanda and Nick Spruyt, Missy's Breeder Caretakers, report how easy and
pleasant this litter has been to work with.
NSD Beta is currently in season and has been bred. Beta is a Jemma puppy and will carry on the
Jemma line now that she has retired. Beta’s puppies will be due around the end of July or early August.
Written by Garry Stephenson, NSD Breeding and Puppy Program Manager
Missy Puppies
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NSD Puppies-in-Training
Legend:
BL= Black Labrador BM= Bernese Mountain Dog CL= Choclate Labrador F= Female GR= Golden Retriever M= Male YL= Yellow Labrador
Name
Sex
Breed
DOB
Puppy Raiser
Sponsor
Caden
Cappy
Carma
M
M
F
YL
YL
YL
6/19/2010
6/19/2010
6/19/2010
Stuart Soares
Theresa Power
Quinn Moyer
Charlie
M
BL
10/29/2010
Jenny Van Bree
Chester
Darby
Deeta
Demi
Digger
Eliza
Ellie
Elvis
M
F
F
F
M
F
F
M
YL
BL
BL
CL
BL
BL
BL
BL
6/19/2010
10/10/2010
10/10/2010
10/10/2010
10/10/2010
10/29/2010
10/29/2010
10/29/2010
Mary Ellen Rhame
Nicole Weidner
Susan & Bob Inman
Dona Arnolld
Kaitlin Fuller
Tammy Cole
Amy LaCoursiere-Ryrie
Laura & Tracy Scanling
Sponsorship Needed
Sponsorship Needed
Sponsorship Needed
Sandra Skanes and Chris
Savage
Kathryn McQuillan
Sponsorship Needed
Sponsorship Needed
Waterloo District Masons
Victoria Knight
Ian Furst & Leanne Husk
Ian Furst & Leanne Husk
Ian Furst & Leanne Husk
Epcot
M
BL
10/29/2010
Shelley Brinson
Dianne Nyboer
Fergie
F
GR
3/21/2011
Julie & Janet Millward
Ian Furst & Leanne Husk
Fletcher
M
GR
3/21/2011
Nikki Dobben
Ian Furst & Leanne Husk
Flo
F
GR
3/21/2011
Madison Martin
Sponsorship Needed
Google
M
GR
5/30/2011
Alan Negrin
Sponsorship Needed
Gimlet
M
GR
5/30/2011
Cinthya Ayala
Grady
M
GR
5/30/2011
Marilyn Walkom
Gadget
M
GR
5/30/2011
Sara VanDamme
Gusto
M
GR
5/30/2011
Maureen Inwood
Gilligan
M
GR
5/30/2011
Caitlin Sproat
Hope
Harris
F
M
YL/GR
YL/GR
9/15/2011
9/15/2011
Janet Elg
Jim Barlen
Hitch
M
YL/GR
9/15/2011
Alyssa Robertson
Harley
M
YL/GR
9/15/2011
Erin O’Drowsky
The Cooperators Group
Sponsorship Needed
Rotary Club of Kitchener
Grand River
Rotary Club of Kitchener
Grand River
Rotary Club of Kitchener
Grand River
Eldon House Chapter IODE
PTC
Vicki Hollinger and James
Zettler
Anonymous
Harmony
Ice
Ilse
M
M
F
YL/GR
YL
YL
9/15/2011
10/2/2011
10/2/2011
Thomas Flynn
Jillian Petty
Peter Kelley
Shades of Harmony
Selena Sylvian & Brian O'Kane
Gail & Trina Densmore
Izzy
F
YL
10/2/2011
Naomi Negrin
Julie Hughes & Angel Russel
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NSD Puppies-in-Training
Legend:
BL= Black Labrador BM= Bernese Mountain Dog CL= Choclate Labrador F= Female GR= Golden Retriever M= Male YL= Yellow Labrador
Name
Sex
Breed
Ivy
McGee
Mandy
Mango
Marley
Merlin
Misty
Nico
F
M
F
F
M
M
F
M
YL
YL
BL
YL
YL
YL
BL
BL/BM
Nellie
F
Nemo
DOB
Sponsor
Josie Winterfeld
Melodee Hibma
Amy Hucal
Sofia & Sam
The Horst Family
Dean Smith
Gina Holstead
Equitable Life of Canada
The Pring Family
The Pring Family
Sponsorship Needed
Sponsorship Needed
Sponsorship Needed
BL/BM 04/09/2012
Tammy Cole
M
BL/BM 04/09/2012
Diana Riedel
Neptune
F
BL/BM 04/09/2012
Tammy Doerring
Nixon
Norman
Nudge
M
M
F
BL/BM 04/09/2012
BL/BM 04/09/2012
BL/BM 04/09/2012
Peggy Hornell & Don Clune
Krista Campbell
The Manzerolle Family
The Pring Family
Rotary Club of Kitchener
Grand River
Rotary Club of Kitchener
Grand River
Sponsorship Needed
The Pring Family
Milk-Bone
Ways to Give
Make a General Donation
• Online: www.nsd.on.ca
• By Phone: 519-623-4188
• By Mail: 1286 Cedar Creek
Road, Cambridge ON N1R 5S5
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Puppy Raiser
Sponsor a Puppy
$1,000 - Sponsors a puppy’s
first year
Sponsor a Kennel
$2,000 - Sponsors a kennel
for one year
The Pring Family
Roger & Margaret Mannell
Sponsor a Companion
Dog
$5,000 - Title sponsor of a
Companion team
$10,000 - Title sponsor of a
Skilled-Companion team
Sponsor a Child
$10,000 - Title sponsor of an
Autism Service Dog Team
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Sponsor a Team
Training Class
$10,000 - Support our
families as they
attend a one week
training course to
become certified
handlers.
NSD Advanced Training
Everyone at the NSD office is excited to welcome a fresh batch of dogs into our
Advanced Training program next week. The below dogs all enjoyed a week at
Puppy Camp, which will help reduce their stress and ensure an easy transition
into kennel life. Stay tuned for updates on their progress...
Trainer Tips
& Tricks
Heartworm season is among
us!
Canine Heartworms are
Puppy Raiser
Sponsor
spaghetti-like worms,
approximately 12 inches long,
Sponsorship Needed
Lindsay Hayman
which infest the chambers of
Candice & Jeff Palmer Sponsorship Needed
the dog’s heart and interfere
Sponsorship Needed
Tracy Elston
with blood flow. Symptoms of
Sponsorship Needed
Gary Horst
Deborah Rose
The Cooperators Group this infestation are lack of
energy, lack of stamina and
Sponsorship Needed
Rhys Gwynne
persistent coughing. The
Ernie Putnam
Earnest Putman
worms are transferred through
Dean Smith
Waterloo District Masons mosquito larva. The larvae
Dr. Doug Allen
Dr. Doug Allan
mature in the mosquito and are
Karen Eakins
The Cooperators Group then passed on to the
John Gorston
Brittania Public School
unprotected dog. It takes
approximately 8 months for the
Sponsorship
Needed
Lorraine Fisher
larva to mature into adult
Sponsorship Needed
Ruth Wisotski
worms. They then migrate to
the heart of the dog and the
cycle repeats.
Official Food Sponsor:
Prevention is the key to beating
Heartworm. Talk to your
veterinarian about the
heartworm prevention
medication that is best suited
Official Treat Sponsor:
for your dog. If you are a Puppy
Raiser, Heartworm medication
will be provided to you.
Legend:
BL= Black Labrador BM= Bernese Mountain Dog CL= Choclate Labrador F= Female
GR= Golden Retriever M= Male YL= Yellow Labrador
Name Sex
Aspen
F
Aldo
M
Baasje
M
Bear
M
Boo
F
Bowie
M
Denver
M
Duke
M
Eli
M
Ember
M
Patsy
F
Wallie
M
Winnie
F
Breed
YL/GR
BL
BL
BL
YL
BL
BL
BL
CL
BL
GR
GR
DOB
5/11/2010
5/11/2010
5/24/2010
5/24/2010
5/24/2010
5/24/2010
10/10/2010
10/10/2010
10/29/2010
10/29/2010
6/19/2010
4/23/2010
4/23/2010
NSD Wish List
You can help NSD by donating items that are used in our kennels on a regular basis, such as:
• Shelving Unit
• Disposable vinyl gloves
• Kleenex
• AA Batteries
• Chicken hot dogs
• Large cotton balls
• Green garbage bags
• New/Used Collars
• Kitchen garbage bags
• Tooth brushes
• Paper towels
• Remote control cars
• Large dog crate pans
• Dog toothpaste (no nut flavours please)
* Small Used Bar Fridge
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About Their Charitable Support Programs
Are you thinking of selling or trading in
your old vehicle?
Why not donate it instead?
Charity Car accepts donations of cars that
have reached the end of their useful lives,
and disposes of them in an environmentally
friendly way.
Furthermore, the proceeds go to a charity of
your choice! You can donate to a charity,
safely dispose of an old car, and save money
on your tax return all at once.
Consider
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• Corporate Matching
Give your employer the chance to help double
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• Volunteer Programs
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each year.
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Contact [email protected] or 519-623-4188,
ext. 10 for support in approaching your
company about these opportunities.
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Paws for Autism is a fundraising program designed
by National Service Dogs to help raise awareness
of autism, Certified Service Dogs, and NSD.
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How Does It Work?
• Paper paws are sold for $2 each
• The money raised can then be allocated
to a local child or to help sponsor a puppy.
• Sell and display these paws at your
school, retail store, day care, church, or
anywhere else you choose!
For more information, contact Lindsay Havlin at
519-623-4188, ext 10, or online at
[email protected].
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PURCHASE A HAND-CRAFTED
DOG TODAY!
Brodie’s (NSD Ambassador)
generous grandmother has
donated a number of hand
sculpted and painted Labradors to
help raise funds for our Certified
Service Dogs for Autism Program.
100% of the money raised will go
directly towards providing service
dogs to children with autism.
Purchase one for yourself or as a
gift to help a family in need!
•YELLOW, BLACK, AND
CHOCOLATE LABRADORS
AVAILABLE!•
To Purchase:
Phone: 519-623-4188, ext. 10
E-mail: [email protected]
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“Since 2003, National Service Dogs (NSD) has been proud to be part of the Nestle Purina
family. Over the years, Purina Pro Plan has fed four generations of Service Dogs for
Autism. At any given time, NSD has 100 dogs going through the Service Dog Program
and they are all maintained on Pro Plan Diets.” Danielle Forbes, Executive Director, NSD
“We have found that the incidence of growth related problems while using Pro Plan
Large Breed Puppy have been minimal. In the past three years, we haven’t had any
health problems related to accelerated growth from diet. I can testify that this has not
been the case when I have used other brands of food in previous puppy programs.”
Garry Stephenson, Breeding/Puppy Program Manager