Category Archives: Dog Guide

Roxy – My new Service dog in training

Posted on July 9, 2024 by ottawadeafgirl

Roxy is a Nova Scotia Duck tolling retriever from TuffnTendr Tollers. My lovely cousin Dominique Simard is the amazing breeder. Roxy came home with me August 27th, 2022 and my life has been going non-stop since then. She is very … Continue reading →

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My blog turns 5 today!

Posted on October 30, 2018 by ottawadeafgirl

5 years ago I launched my blog. My original thoughts behind this blog would be to help people understand my deafness and perhaps, a little deafness education. (see #5) As I  was reflecting this morning on what to write, I … Continue reading →

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Walker – Reflections on death

Posted on October 27, 2018 by ottawadeafgirl

It has been one year since you crossed over the Rainbow Bridge and not a day goes by that I don’t think of you. It was difficult during the first little while. I kept seeing you everywhere, almost like your … Continue reading →

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7 Rules to Follow If You Want to Live a Life Without Regrets

Posted on November 17, 2017 by ottawadeafgirl

This is an awesome article! #noregrets 1. Do ridiculous things = like diving! My first check-out dives were in the Saint Laurence in 2012, the following weekend I was diving in Miami. My favorite diving location so far is Grand … Continue reading →

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Goodbye buddy!

Posted on October 27, 2017 by ottawadeafgirl

Walker 20 March 2002 – 27 October 2017 Today I said good-bye to my very best buddy. Walker and I have been together since September 27, 2003. For those who don’t know, Walker was my Hearing Ear dog (retired) from … Continue reading →

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Then & Now: Happy Retirement Walker

Posted on August 19, 2016 by ottawadeafgirl

I wanted to take a moment and talk about Walker’s retirement this year. Walker is my Hearing Ear Dog guide from Lions Foundation of Canada Dogguides. He just retired earlier this year after 13 years of service! When I first … Continue reading →

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