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Our Veterinarian's testimonial to Lakehills bred dogs....


ACACIA VETERINARY HOSPITAL
(530) 345-1338
479 East Avenue
Chico, California 9592610/21/05

 

To Whom It May Concern:

This letter is in reference to Lisa Renville and her dogs. I have been Lisa's veterinarian for about ten years. It has always been my experience that Lisa adheres to the highest standards of husbandry and medical care for all of her animals. As a breeder she does an exemplary job of screening her dogs for possible congenital or breed related problems in order to maintain and improve the Australian Shepherd breed. In addition to being healthy, her dogs are as sweet and as well socialized as any I see. In fact, Lisa and her dogs are always among the favorite appointments for the staff here.

When one of Lisa's dogs has had a serious medical problem she has always sought the best and most compassionate care without regard for expense or effort on her part. I have always found Ms. Renville to be kind, intelligent and very conscientious in the management of her dogs.

Sincerely,

Jim Esh, D.V.M. Diplomate A.B.V.P.

   

Notes from some of our "puppy" owners:

 

Hi Lisa,

 

Sorry that I have not done a very good job in letting you know what has been happening in Roscoe's life so I thought I would send some recent photos. What a great companion he has been. Thanks again for sharing him with us. Hope you are well.

 Dominic

 

January 05, 2012 9:22 AM

Lisa,

Here is a picture of Beau and my walking partner. He is the smartest dog I have ever owned. It is so funny every morning my husband lets him outside and every morning Beau lets himself in through our front door! Now if we can just teach him to close it behind him:).

Hope you had the best holiday season ever and a wonderful start to the new year

Thanks again for such a wonderful companion!

Marni

Lakehills Beau

"Beau"

 

Hi Lisa!

Happy New Year from Biscotti, myself, and my family. I hope 2012 is a great year for you and your family!

Just wanted to send a quick update on Biscotti. She is doing very well and will turn 4 this month. I can't believe how fast the time has gone. She is such a good girl and is by far the best mannered dog I have ever had. She is smart, easy to train, and loves to please us. She has a sweet personality, is great with the kids, and we continue to be impressed with her each and every day. I appreciate the time you invest in your dogs because I have one of the end results. Biscotti is an awesome dog and we are so fortunate to have her as part of our family.

Sincerely,

Katy

 

I am sending you a pic of Rosie that I took this afternoon. We live in Oregon and are coming down to Calif. for Christmas so.....I had Rosie groomed today and she looks fabulous!! When we take her for walks we always get compliments on her looks and how well behaved she is. And I tell Rosie she looks just like her daddy....Chase.

Thanks Again, Denise

    

10 December 3011

Hi Lisa,

I hope all is well.

Juliana and I would like to get another sibling for Chico and we are interested in your Spring litters that are still available. The last time we spoke you had recommended getting him a female companion. Would that still the case? He'll be 1 year old in Feb...

I understand you have two litters coming up and was wondering if you could make a recommendation for us. Kole and Sagee look to be absolutely beautiful dogs and time-wise their litter might work out best for us. Do you think their offspring would be a good match for Chico?

As an update, Chico has grown into an extremely beautiful, loving and affectionate guy (he's quite the "hugger") and absolutely loves both people and especially other dogs and he also seems to be naturally good with small children, which is important because we're planning on having kids soon. We literally can't walk down the street without feeling like celebrities because of all the attention he gets!

As you can see in the picture below he also *loves* the outdoors and loves to hike and run run run, especially in the snow--I haven't yet seen him happier than the first day he played in the snow, he absolutely loves it!

He has boundless energy for outdoor adventures and playing with other dogs, although he's also very mellow inside the house as long as he's had sufficient exercise.

Let's us know your thoughts and we'd love to reserve one of your upcoming pups for him!

Best regards and Happy Holidays,
Craig & Juliana

   

10/19/2011

 

Hi Lisa,

 

It's hard to believe that a year has gone by since we picked up Rusty. The addition has been so good for Bindi since she now has a playmate. She does throw her weight around and makes sure that Rusty knows that she is in charge, trying to dominate him, but he is quicker than her and teases her...absolutely hilarious to watch.

 

I am making progress gaining Rusty's trust, but it has been a slow process. He waits patiently for Sandra to get home...and goes crazy when she arrives....their bond is unbelievable. He absolutely worships her. He is a very smart boy and extremely sensitive and loving. I hope to someday have the same relationship with him.

 

As always we plan our trips with the dogs in mind. They are living a great life full of adventure , fun and constant affection. They have enhanced our lives immeasurably.

 

We are headed for the coast this weekend.

 

Hope you enjoy the pictures.

 

Kirk

  

Lakehills Rusty (Red Tri) and Lakehills Bindi (Black Tri)

   

  

29 April 2011 - Riley

Hi Lisa,
Just had to tell you how thrilled I am with my perfect puppy! We have a great routine now, and he is EVERYTHING I could ever want. You are so right about that personality- he loves everyone and everything.  Seems like my best aussie yet. I love him SOOOOO much!!  Judy

(Riley is the blue merle pup in the photos)

   

4/7/2011 - Lakehills Summit

 

We were on the dog beach the other day and a photographer happened to be there taking action shots-- he got this great one of Summit, tongue flying! We had it blown up 20X20. Yes, we LOVE this dog. Had to pass it on. Best, AMP

   

7/2/2011

 

Hi Lisa,
Hope you and yours are well.
Just wanted to send a pic of my girls! Lola Shaye was born Jan. 12. She is healthy and beautiful and our hearts open and overflow with adoration every day.  Eddy had a tricky first couple days when we got home but has learned to accept Lola as her own and is incredibly tender and loving with her.  Thought you'd like to know...G

 

This is eddy and I on mt tam a couple weeks ago. this is where we go to run and jump and play like children. she has become something of a rock star out there. People are always stopping us to ask about her and it's amazing how many people recognize her. this day some ladies hiking asked to take our picture and then sent it to me later. We're both a bit worse for wear but neither of us is ever much happier than when out on the trails together.
Your dog has brought so much joy to our lives. thank you.

 

g

   

   

2/1/2011

 

Hi Lisa,

I want to tell you why Susie was so special to us and why we want a puppy that looks like her.

 

I'm not sure you know or remember that our son had been diagnosed with a life threatening illness a few months before we got Susie.  On his own, he found you guys and decided it would make him happy to get an Aussie pup.  Susie belonged to all of us, but was really his dog.   Miraculously, his illness has improved dramatically, which he attributes in part to Susie.  When Susie died suddenly, he was functioning at an almost normal level and feeling pretty healthy.  It was an odd juxtaposition; he gets healthy and Susie dies.  He called Susie his "sick" dog.  So now we all want to get a "well" dog, as much a reincarnation of Susie as possible, for spiritual reasons.  I know it's kind of weird that we're all kind of superstitious, but "God works in mysterious ways".

 

Anne and Ed Oklan

 

  
Beautiful Susie-Q

   

1/1/2011

 

Hi Lisa,

We just want to send you a quick hello and to share a picture of Sierra and Boomer. We are still in San Diego but will be moving to Susanville in the spring. Almost daily we are asked about the dogs and are told how beautiful they are. We hope you are doing great!

 

Amy and Charlie Clingensmith

 

   

December 24, 2010 9:22 PM

Out for a hike for eddy's birthday. we actually met up with Mira as we were leaving and the sisters got to romp. I couldn't get a shot because they were in constant motion!

 Griff

   

December 15, 2010

Here are a few updated photos of Memphis. She is the daughter of Lilly and Chase born 2/12/09. She is such a great member of the family.

The Bright Family
Victor, Sara and Ava

    

   

November 12, 2010

Hi Mom,

Another memorable summer...bagging some peaks, hiking in Mammoth, hanging out in Santa Cruz, and we just got back from Mendocino...I can't get enough of that place! We spent a whole day hiking thru the woods looking for mushrooms!...another rough day in the office!

I am still thinking I may want a sibling to play with, because I am sleeping on the couch too much and packing on the lb's...people are wondering if I am a Bernese. Imagine that!

Love,
Bindi & owner/best friend Kirk

 

   

Friday, October 29, 2010 7:47 AM

Hi Lisa;

I hope this short note finds you, Allen and the fur kids well.

I thought I would check in with Booker's progress (he now has his AKC Open Jumpers title) and also let you know that we are still working on his ASCA titles.

This is proving to be somewhat difficult as there are very few ASCA trials in southern California.  In fact, the next one doesn't take place until February 2011. 

Along those lines, I was wondering if there were any ASCA trials slated for your neck of the woods over the Thanksgiving weekend. If there are, I was thinking it might be fun to sign Booker up and we would head north in the motor home. I did check the ASCA website, but didn't find any agility trials in CA for November or December.

I am also including a few new pictures of Booker for you. Hope you like them.

Take care,
Bambi & Billy

     

   

Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Aussie Lure Coursing?

Hi Lisa,

A few weekends ago, I was up in the Bay Area helping some friends out at their flyball tournament and the Friday night before the tournament, just for fun, they had a lure coursing field set up. I let Tag have a go at it and she sure had some fun. Maybe not as good as those terriers, but, to see her little Aussie fur fly out to herd it up was pretty fun to watch. At one point she spotted the cameraman and posed (mid-flight mind you) for him...she was having a good hair day, so why not?! Don't know if you have ever seen an Aussie on a lure course, so here are a few pictures to share!

Peace and Aussies,
Carla and Tag


Running for the lure...

sheer joy...

Flying!

   

October 05, 2010
Subject: Katie gets to R.E.A.D.!

Hi Lisa,

I hope you all are doing well! I wanted to share some pictures of Katie - as she works! She has been back visiting patients at Mercy Hospital here in Redding. It's part of the Prescription Pets organization in Redding. She is a social butterfly and really like visiting. This spring we started in the R.E.A.D program. R.E.A.D = Reading Education Assistant Dogs. We initially introduced the program into the Redding library and have since expanded into the Shasta County School system. The program is designed to help students that have difficulty with reading skills. The student reads to the dog- there is no teasing, peer pressure etc for the student. We started the program at Bella Vista elementary school and work with all the kids in the 4th and 5th grades. All are excellent readers and the school uses it as a reward for the children...and many are happy to give up recess to read to the dogs. I must tell you that the little girls LOVE Katie...and Katie thrives on the attention. I wanted to share that she has really found her niche. She is slowing down and not racing anymore, but runs around the house when it is time to go to school.

  
Katie, going to school to read & visiting the hospital!

Einie is doing great! He is still my clown and brings a smile to my face every day. He is a bit nervous around shiny surfaces so he is not able to pass the exam to work as a therapy dog...so he plays here at the house, exercises the squirrels that dare to cross the back fence and is all around great company for me!

I hope you are enjoying the fall and that all your animals are doing well.

Take care,
Cathy, Katie and Ernie

   

August 23, 2010

Hi Lisa. Here are some new pictures of our boy Maverick. We can’t believe he will be a year in a few weeks! He is such a ham – he loves posing for cameras. He will just sit there and look at the camera. Most dogs will just get antsy but not our Maverick!

Sarah & Jeff Lange
  

    

Hi Lisa.

 

Bandit is SOOOOOOO AWESOME!!!! These picture do not do him justice!

 

He is SOOOOO light and agile on his feet, and SO sweet, and obedient.  We have been doing Obedience training for 6 months now and he is SO well behaved, and has been SO Responsive. We are starting to do tracking, and continuing with obedience, but we think he needs more...we want to start agility training....he is so eager, loves to run and go on hikes, and catch the frisbee. He is in great shape, very strong, and just so light on his feet!!!

  

 THANK YOU for bringing him into our lives!!!!

 

Hope all is well with you. You have brought incredible aussies into this world!!!!!

 

   

   

August 16, 2010

Dr. Amanda wrote: "Wanted to let you know that our Summit is now a Beach Dog! We moved to the San Diego area a few months ago and he and our son, Balian, are just a hoot together. No one can believe he's not even a year old! Please use our name/photos etc. as a reference anytime."

 


Beach time!

C'mon-We're only a little wet...

Miles & Amanda
Chula Vista CA

   

July 30, 2010

 

Hey Guys!

 

We got our Black Tri, Jazz, from the litter of Chase and Lilly last summer and we just wanted to let you guys know that He is the best dog ever. The cutest most playful lively puppy! We love him dearly and he is a wonderful companion to our 12 year old aussie, Blue. We run him everyday and he loves to come inside and watch movies with us and play with his favorite toy, The Giraffe! Here are some pics of Jazz, hope you guys like them! And thanks again for giving us this amazing gift!

 

the Booth Family

   

   

July 29, 2010

 

Hi Lisa,

 

Hope all is well with you.

 

Well, Ronde is a year old...tomorrow.

 

We took a couple of photos this weekend so thought you might like to see him.

 

He's just a love! And Jumper, our 17 + yr old seems to enjoy his company and puppyness as well.

 

I got him registered w/ both AKC and ASCA: "Perrodise Rendevous".

 

We go to agility training 1X/wk which is right around the corner from our home. Luanne Cox is the trainer...and he seems to do well...for a puppy. Learning the basics, low jumps, tunnels, A-frame, teeter totter, cat walk, weave. I am definitely learning as well and I think make more mistakes than him! Ha Ha

 

It's fun.

 

Well, I hope you like the photos. He such a handsome puppy; we love him.

 

Take care. Happy Summer.

Patty, Tom and Madisyn

      

   

July 15, 2010

 

Hi Lisa,

 

Hope all is well with you and yours. just an update on Eddy. She was spayed a month or so ago. Everything went perfectly. She's all healed up and back to her puppy madness. We were up in the mountains a week or so after her operation and she discovered swimming, which makes me so happy. Now it's all she wants to do. On our hikes and trail runs now we go up to our local lakes and she just wades in and swims around! so stinkin' cute.

 

Anyway we just couldn't love her any more than we do. She is so well behaved. her only issue now is barking at people walking passed our (her!) front yard...but we're breaking her of it. She is better than we'd imagined and far and away the most beautiful aussie we've ever seen. We meet so many on our travels and none are remotely as elegant and gorgeous.

Take care

 

Griff

   

From: Carla carla2670@comcast.net
Sent: Monday, July 05, 2010 8:31 PM
Subject: Happy Birthday Sadie!

Hi Lisa

Tag and I wanted to wish her sister Sadie a Happy 2nd Birthday and send an annual update. We hope you are well, we check your website often to see what's up with the pups and all looks great.

We are busy busy busy! We went through all levels of obedience with Tag's trainer, Melody Daggs and in her advanced class, Melody saw how much Tag enjoyed doing her tricks, so asked us to join her performance group, Paws for Fun. It is a local group of people, very informal and comprised of her students throughout the years, they go to retirement homes, elder care facilities, children's hospitals, schools and have routines/skits that showcase some of their tricks and skills. The group routines are contests like, putting your toys away and how fast you can do it and the kids get a kick out of cheering their favorite dog on.  We also do basketball where whoever dunks the most basketballs, wins; then there is go to bed and they roll themselves up in a blanket. They also have individual tricks and solos. Tag has a little volleyball routine she does with me that we just started using a beach ball. The group like it so much we are adding a beach party routine to it and incorporating fun things dogs do at the beach. All this to surfer music if you can believe that. Its nice to give the folks at the retirement home something to laugh about and they just get a kick out of those dogs!

We also started training in flyball and she was in her first tournament last April in a singles heat. Our goal was to go down and back without any errors and she did it. It was indoor on mats and that was all very new to her and the lights, judges, people and noise were great experience for her. We are working on team passing so she can get comfortable with those dynamics and someday be on a team, but so far she is really enjoying it. The club, Mutts in Motion, is a fun group of people, very into training their dogs but having fun doing it.

We also took a beginner agility class and she loved it. I am directionally challenged but she loves the equipment and I can't keep up with her. One of my old flyball teammates who only competes in agility now, has her own training yard and all the competition level equipment, so we go out there a few time a month to keep up on things and continue our work on handler/dog focus and communication, an always ongoing fundamental skill we never get tired of. I am signing up in the fall for another level of agility as I am not sure where to go next and am need of some guidance there. She shows no fear of the equipment, loves to jump, tunnel, A frame and tire, teeter too, I just have to slow her to get the contact but we are having fun.

Tell Sagee and Kole hello, we were happy to see Kole still out there competing! Maybe in a few years, I will be ready to add another Aussie to my pack, I have my heart set on a high drive red tri this time!

Keep your site updated on any competitions you are going to .I still would like to see you and the pups, maybe in Turlock sometime. Until then, I will send this with a few pictures and follow up with a separate email that has a quicktime movie of her first flyball tournament separately.

Peace and Aussies,
Carla and Tag Aguirre

   

ATCH-SP Lakehills Joyful Expression MX MXJ OF WV-O TN-E TG-E ADD
Annette Dusa  503-626-2631  annette@pdqlitho.com

A note from Peyton's agility instructor:
To: lisa@lakehillaussies.com
Sent: Friday, November 12, 2004 10:49 AM
Subject: Peyton

Hi Lisa,

You don't know me, but I have had the pleasure of working with Annette Dusa and Peyton for the past year as their agility instructor.

 

My husband and I are moving from the Portland, Oregon area and I will no longer have the opportunity to work with Annette and Peyton on a weekly basis.  As this phase of my life is coming to a close, it seems fitting to share with you how much I have enjoyed working with both Annette and Peyton, and to commend you on producing such a wonderful canine companion.

What a wonderful example of the breed you have produced in Peyton.  She is the happiest dog I've ever known.  The world is her oyster.  She has the most amazing work ethic and gives her all to anything she puts her mind to.  She is well loved and cared for by both Annette and Peggy, which I'm certain only makes her even more special than she would otherwise be.  As a dog trainer, I have seen it all - poorly bred dogs, dogs with aggression issues, fear issues, mis-directed prey drive...the works. 

In Peyton, I see the essence of what an Aussie should be - charming, funny, happy, beautiful, loyal and a joy to be around.

I hope you some day have the opportunity to watch Peyton and Annette work an agility course together...I think you would be as proud and amazed as I am.

Best regards,
Leslie Renaud
AgileAction...dog training made simple and fun!
leslie@agileactiondogs.com   www.agileactiondogs.com

** Since this note was received, Annette & Peyton have continued to train in agility...Peyton is now officially known as

ATCH-5 MACH NATCH Lakehills Joyful Expression EF WV-E TN-E TG-E ADD

 

   

Lakehills Professor Einstein "Einstein" & Lakehills My Fair Lady Katie "Katie"

Dan & Cathy Johnson  djandc2@sbcglobal.net

Hi Lisa!

I have found Katie's niche. She loves kids. I take her to the hospitals, but where she shines is with the children in at the Women's Refuge. This is a place where moms and kids go (safe house) to escape from domestic violence. I am not able to take pictures there do to the confidentially issues. But! I can tell you stories. There was a little boy in there right before Christmas. I could tell he was having a difficult time, but he liked the dogs that were visiting. Katie decided that she liked him too. She sat by him. He patted her on the head and commented that she was a pretty dog. He went about playing with some toys. Katie nudged his arm...he petted her some more. Before long, she was laying in his lap...and they ended up cuddling for the rest of the visit. You can't teach a dog to do that! She is a very special dog. I made the comment to Danny the other day..."I know she is a dog, but there are times you wouldn't know it".

I love my Aussies! They are wonderful dogs. You can be very proud of all your animals! It's also a testament to you and the quality of time and work you have done for the breed!  Take care!

Cathy

   

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