Thank you so much for setting Ernest up for success AND matching me with my best friend.

From start to finish, the process of being selected for a puppy by Trisha was amazing. I loved not having to be on a waitlist with no end in sight. The constantly honest & vulnerable communication was a very important thing for myself, as I personally value honesty & vulnerability!

Watching the litter grow and seeing all their little quirks and personality’s come out was amazing. Being matched with Angel (now Ernest) was the highlight of the whole puppy matching process. I chose to not opt for the surprise reveal as I couldn’t handle the suspense (and didn’t want anyone to see me ugly cry.)

So far Ernest is exactly as Trisha stated, an active go getter! But what she didn’t mention was how loving and sweet he is. When he’s not running a muck, he plops himself down in my lap for snuggles. And my trainer has expressed that he is a model puppy when it comes to learning, and wishes other pups were as quick as him. I am very glad I found Daintree, as all their values truly align with mine. Thank you so much Trisha & Team for setting Ernest up for success AND matching me with my best friend. Hopefully one day I’ll get to bring home a sibling for Ernest!

-Shelby Staff, Squamish BC

Yam’s family is thrilled

Holistically raised tollers says it best!

After our first toller joined our family, we knew without doubt that we one day wanted another. We had been in touch Trish for a few years, sharing in all things canine nutrition, holistic care and positive reinforcement. These pillars of care being a priorty for her and Scott made chosing Daintree for our next family member a easy decision.

We had the pleasure of fostering one of Daintrees younger adolescents while we awaited our little Figgy to arrive into the world - thrilled that both were Luigi girls. The comparable behavior traits, level of affection, and confidence that he has stamped on his pups as a sire is amazing! Living with a toller on the other side of the snuggle-spectrum, we are so blessed that these traits were fostered and shaped by the team at Daintree.

Well rounded behaviorally with the assistance of puppy culture and R+ training, raised on diverse, whole unprocessed food and exemplary communication and support throughout the entire process are just a few noteworthy highlights you can expect as a member of the community. The education shared throughout, the community platform provided to connect with other toller lovers and the personal time end energy that Trish puts into each and every client is a rare treat you will be hard pressed to find elsewhere.

The gotcha-weekend is unparalleled! Attending is an absolute necessity for the wellbeing of your pups transition and just as important for the new parents as well. Also... go for the surprise reveal!!! Its so worth it - do not miss out on this experience. We highly recommend Daintree and can't thank you enough for the gift that is our little Figgy Puddin' aka Figaroni, The Figster, The Figginator, Figgy the Flying Piggy... just our baby gurl!
Nor+Bren, Canim Lake BC

I was blown away

My search for another Toller started many years ago. I came across lots of people who were wonderful and had great dogs, but when I found Daintree I knew it was the place. Beautiful dogs, excellent temperaments, a community of owners who truly welcome you in like family, and a breeder dedicated to ongoing support and education for not only her customers but the entire canine community.

Trisha, Scott, and the whole Daintree team are incredible. Before I ever even had the conversation about getting a puppy I was learning new skills and methods of being a better support for my Toller I already had previously. I was educated on diet, health, grooming, training, and better ways to advocate for and support my dogs individual needs. I was blown away at the dedication she has to sharing with and supporting everyone.

Trisha truly cares about educating and preparing new puppy owners and supporting you as part of the Daintree family once you bring your dog home. When I knew the time was right for me to add to our family I was provided so many resources to prepare for my puppy both prior to and after pickup. Classes, trainers, reading material, videos, Facebook groups where you watch how they are handling and developing the puppies, the list goes on and on. I was blown away. My vet was blown away at the support I was receiving.

And then there’s the gotcha weekend. Hands down one of the best days of my life. I know to some the matching process is different, but the best advice I can tell anyone is Trust The Process. It works!!! From the introductory phone calls, to the applications, to the Facebook group in the weeks leading up to gotcha Trisha truly gets to know you and your lifestyle and finds the absolute perfect match. And when you turn around and your best friend is staring back at you with big puppy eyes you’ll know what I mean. And then you spend the rest of the time working with Trisha and her staff and trainers learning about your puppy and the best ways to support their individual needs. You get to meet the families of all your litter mates, there’s photos, training sessions, fun trivia games to reinforce the learning, swag bags full of supplies and more ongoing resources, and by the end it is just the best experience and your puppy feels comfortable and confident after working alongside you and the Daintree crew for both days.

Right away my puppy was comfortable with a long car ride, calm and easy to fly with, got along perfectly with my older dog, and has charmed the hearts of everyone she meets with her sweet disposition and intelligence.

Take it from someone who took planes, multiple days of driving in a a crazy snowstorm across international borders, and a pandemic throwing up roadblocks at every step that I do not regret one moment! As I write this I’m looking at a growing dog who is sweet, confident, well socialized, beautiful, cuddly, healthy, and the most perfect addition to my family I could ever imagine. Thank you Trisha and the whole Daintree Crew for making the world a better place!

Bennett, twice a Toller mom, Danville CA

Thank-you Trisha and Scott for all that you do and continue to do for me & Buddy

I can’t even begin to express my gratitude & appreciation for Daintree. If tollers are your lifeblood, look no further. Trisha & Scott nurture and love this breed more than any other humans.

They brought my best buddy into the world and raised him to be a confident and curious little pup. They care deeply about every decision regarding their dogs wellbeing. This includes a screening process where you get to know the breeders and have the opportunity to develop a connection with them. Which is easy, because they are outgoing and friendly people. I look forward to being in touch with them throughout my toller’s life.

Thank-you Trisha and Scott for all that you do and continue to do for me & Buddy (Alfalfa).

The best experience I have ever had with any breeder

The quality of these puppies and the care they receive from Trisha, Scott, and their staff is next to amazing. We are so blessed to be able to have brought home the perfect puppy from Daintree.

From the initial screening applications, the phone call interview, the regular (almost daily) puppy updates, photos, videos and live streams, right up to anxiously waiting to find out which puppy will be matched to your family is the best experience I have ever had with any breeder. Trisha and Scott instantly make you feel like a part of the Daintree family and are an absolute pleasure to deal with.

From our family to yours, thank you for matching us with our perfect, raw fed, holistically raised toller baby. We just love him.

Carly + Johann, Abbotsford BC

I feel incredibly grateful to have worked with Trisha and the team at Daintree

I could not have asked for a more perfect puppy. While I've definitely spent a lot of time and effort making sure Wheeler is well behaved both in our home and when we are in public, there is no doubt in my mind that I had hit the puppy jackpot the moment I picked him up. It's obvious from the outset the time and effort Trisha has put into the dogs and puppies before they meet their owners for the first time.

Wheeler is the definition of easygoing, much like myself which makes it evident that Daintree does an excellent job of pairing puppies with their owners. Between the strangers or people he has met before, everyone continues to be impressed at how young he is based on his chill demeanour and how well he listens. Fireworks, vacuums, thunder, house training, crate training, random adventures... it's all been easy with Wheeler. Always excited to participate in the activities but just as happy to snuggle at home. I love this little guy so much and feel incredibly grateful to have worked with Trisha and the team at Daintree. He is the greatest addition to my family I could have asked for. Would absolutely recommend and would absolutely get another puppy from here. Thank you so much for bringing this little goofy furball of love and laughter into my life!

Wheeler is an absolute joy!

Meredith, Whistler BC

Hunter and Gretyl

We now have not one, but two beautiful pups from Trisha, and we couldn't be happier. Trisha always ensures that the pups have the best start possible with as much love, compassion and patience possible. Trisha has become a part of our family and we could not have found a better breeder to adopt a pup from. From training, to socializing, to just good old fashioned snuggles; Trisha gives families smart, playful, loving little tollers that are just absolutely awesome! We couldn't imagine a life without Hunter and now wee little Gretyl. If you are considering a toller pup, Daintree will be the best choice!

Robin Hood

our puppy was healthy and early train was appreciated. Job well done.

Tofu

Thanks to Daintree, we have the most amazing new family member. The love, training and attention put into the pups in the first couple months makes all the difference.

-Tofu’s family

Put your complete faith and trust in the Daintree crew because you will not be disappointed.

There just aren't the words to describe the joy that Puck brings to our lives, or how wonderful the folks at Daintree Kennels are, but we'll do our best. Puck is now a healthy, happy, joyful, and playful puppy of 7 months. He absolutely hit the ground running from the moment we picked him up - he handled the 8-hour car ride home to North Vancouver like an absolute pro. The ENS work, puppy culture, and hours of dedicated work that Trisha and the team do really do make all the difference. Puck slept through the night from day 1, was perfectly crate trained, and has no separation issues. He's incredibly social and plays and interacts so well with other dogs.

When you bring a Daintree puppy home, you are truly becoming a member of Trisha's family. She is always there to answer questions and keeps tabs on the pups. You can really see the pride she has in each and every one of her dogs! We found the entire application process to be efficient and well-communicated. The screening process in particular made us feel like Trisha truly cares about the homes that she chooses for her pups. She also answered all of our questions thoroughly. The Gotcha Day was one that neither one of us will ever forget. It was so special to be able to go to Nakusp and meet several generations of Daintree Dogs, as well as Puck's siblings. The matching process is also second to none. Trisha and Scott not only took our needs into consideration but the needs and personality traits of our other dog, Penny. Puck could not be a more perfect match for our family and lifestyle. Anyone who is on the fence should simply put their complete faith and trust in the Daintree crew because you will not be disappointed.

Puck came into our lives a month after Alex unexpectedly lost her mom to cancer. He has and continues to be such a special little light, especially in the wake of that loss. Anyone who is fortunate enough to have the honour of providing a home for a Daintree dog is truly blessed.

Alex, Kelly, Puck (Daintree's Daring Dyanmo Puck), and big sister Penny

We are so happy we put our trust in Daintree

We are so grateful Daintree was recommended to us and that we were able to adopt Oats. She is absolutely perfect and has been such a daily joy. For all the compliments about how great her temperament is, we really have to credit all the work Trisha and the Daintree team put in to Oats' early development. Now that she is nearing 6 months old we are really seeing the results of her upbringing.

We continued with the Puppy Culture program as soon as Oats came home and it paid off immediately. She adapted to her new surroundings quickly and was even sleeping through the night within the first five days. We appreciated the check-ins and opportunities to ask questions once Oats had settled in. Trisha is a wealth of knowledge and gave us advice about everything from feeding our high metabolism puppy to grooming her.

Oats is friendly and outgoing with all dogs and people, and is unphased by new environments. She doesn't even blink at all the new seasonal equipment she has been encountering, like lawn mowers and leaf blowers. She has been voluntarily going in her crate from day one and does not mind being left alone (but of course, being a mega snuggle bug, she would prefer to be with her people). She is the perfect fit for us and we are so happy we put our trust in Daintree to pair us with our perfect puppy.

Thank you!
Tiana, Jordan, Louie & Oats (formerly Eve)

Vancouver BC

they are such sweet dogs

My daughter invited me to a meet and play Daintree Duck Toller event. The Tollers were all different ages and they played fetch non stop, even a quite pregnant one!!! I honestly had never heard of a Duck Toller until my daughter and son-in-law brought Danté into my life. I have had the pleasure to meet and interact with the beautiful Rhys and Tiffany. Rhys is the mom to my silly but adorable grand pup Danté. They are such sweet, gentle, loyal and very smart dogs. I believe their incredible disposition is from their amazing breeder!!!

-Danté’s Grandma

We were so impressed

We are so happy to have Taffy (formerly Ambrosia of the Apple Dumpling Litter) added to our family! We had followed Daintree on social media for quite a while before deciding she was the Toller breeder for us and started the application process. Trisha was very thorough and we had several great conversations, through the application process, the waiting, and finally having the timing of a litter work for everyone involved. We were so impressed that Taffy was able to sleep and chill for the full 6 hour drive home (with a strange person, in a strange car, in a strange carrier, right after leaving her litter!). Upon getting home she was able to meet the other dogs in the house easily, and got settled in to her new environment quickly. You can tell that Trisha put a lot of thought into the matching process, not just from our point of view, but also what would be the best home for each particular puppy - Taffy's excitable personality and energy level fits so well into our big backyard and 2 other dogs to play with! The groundwork laid with the Puppy Culture program has set her and us up with some valuable building blocks for success in life. We have had so much fun the last few weeks and can't wait to see what adventures the future brings!

From Dave, Chiara, Sassy, Dexter and Taffy

Prince George, BC

Wish I could give more than 5 stars

I don't think I could ever say enough about Trisha and her Daintree puppies (and the elders)! As a veterinarian, I searched high and low for an excellent breeder and couldn't be happier with my puppy and with getting to know Trisha and her values as a breeder. I am from NJ and I could have easily just got a puppy from a breeder that was closer, but none of them appealed to me. I either didn't get any responses back when contacting them or they were just not friendly and interested in giving me any general information. I had been wanting to get a duck toller for about 5 years prior to contacting Daintree. That's really when I began my research on the breed and the search for a breeder. I had found Daintree Duck Tollers and began following them on social media. I loved what I saw and loved the way that they were raised prior to going to their families. It wasn't until this past summer that I was finally ready to welcome a toller into my life and that's when I contacted Trisha. She was extremely thorough with her applications and honest with the interview questions/answers. She has answered any and all questions and is still very readily available if needed after any puppy leaves her home. The availability is something that is highly valuable to any new first time puppy owner (or to new toller puppy owners). Trisha also makes it a point to have the prospective puppy families be very involved via social media in the daily day to day lives of the puppies from the moment they are born to the day they leave her home. Being from NJ, it would have been extremely hard to just go and visit the puppies prior to bringing my puppy home so social media made it extremely easy to see the puppies and be involved without having to actually be there in person. And my final praise.....Puppy Culture. Trisha starts instilling the values of puppy culture the moment that her puppies are born. It's what makes her puppies special and sets them apart from other puppies who have not been raised via puppy culture. I have to say that I have raised many puppies in my life and my puppy, Drummer, has so far been one of the best. He is confident everywhere he goes and in everything he explores, he is happy to meet new people, and he gets along great with my 3 other dogs (and even the two cats). He is quite the dream puppy for sure. I would definitely travel the distance again for a Daintree toller and I will highly recommend Trisha and her Daintree dogs to everyone who is interested in the breed. I look forward to the relationship ahead with my puppy and with Daintree. I wish I could give more than 5 stars!

Dr Caitlin R, DVM

New Jersey

We cannot sing Daintree's praises enough!

We cannot sing Daintree's praises enough! Let me explain how, by simply describing the ways in which our puppy has transitioned to life with us, away from her litter. Our little lady Pip (Daintree's Joyeux Noelle, from the Yuletide Litter) has been the absolutely perfect addition to our tiny homestead. The first night she was with us we were spoiled with a puppy that slept from bedtime all the way until our alarms went off. No accidents. No crying. We were blown away! And since then, we have not had even one sleepless night due to a crying puppy.

Pip had the hard job of coming onto a property that has so many animals already living here, and she needed to forge her way into the existing dynamics. In a short month, she has learned to respect the cats (even nap next to them on the couch!), let the older dog (whom she adores!) eat in peace, roam in the goat pen without chasing, and most difficult of all, walk among the chickens without chasing and barking! Teaching a dog that is bred to retrieve birds to be calm among chickens is not an easy feat... but she is such a quick learner!

Besides her adaptability, Pip has an unparalleled fear recovery. Her resilience to facing potentially scary situations (passing growling dogs, loud trucks, dirt bikes, busy streets in Downtown Vancouver etc). is astounding! She has the ability to face the fear, and trusts us to help her move on.

I could continue to brag about my puppy, but my point is Trisha raises her puppies right. We owe Pip's quick learning skills to the way she was raised. The puppies at Daintree are loved and spoiled. They are fed like royalty and exposed to children and the elderly in schools and nursing homes before they even leave for their new homes!

Trisha's use of the puppy culture program is why we ultimately chose this kennel. Puppy culture, I believe, has equipped Pip to become a balanced, happy, and content dog. Amid an industry of so many questionable, backyard breeders, and poor practices, Daintree stands out as the best of the best. If you are thinking about getting a Duck Toller, Daintree is the only answer in our opinion.

We feel so lucky to have a Daintree puppy as one of our own and even though she is only 14 weeks old, it feels like she has always been a part of our home.

Thank you Trisha for trusting us with a Daintree puppy!
(written by Jen)

We are thrilled to be a part of the Daintree family

We could not be more pleased with our Daintree puppy. The whole experience was incredible!!

Trisha and Scott are so passionate about what they do and have so much love for their dogs and it really shows in the puppies. They spend a lot of time with the puppies making sure they are set up for success. They also spent a considerable amount of time transferring their knowledge over to us to make sure we could transition the puppy comfortably.

Our puppy is the perfect fit for our family and is everything we wanted and more, that is thanks to Trisha and Scott and the Daintree team!! We are thrilled to be part of the Daintree family, you have changed our lives and we will be forever grateful!

Brandy and Vladi with baby Mulder

Vladi, Brandy and Mulder

We couldn’t be happier with our Marshall

I can’t even begin to explain just how grateful and thankful I am that we got a puppy from Daintree... my husband and I knew we wanted a dog for a while, and that we wanted a Duck Toller... and after some extensive research and reading we found Daintree.

Trisha, Scott and their team, do such an amazing job of preparing the puppies even before they’re born to set them up for success.

From the very beginning of sending in an application to the moment you get your little orange fluff ball, Trisha uses her vast experience, knowledge, love and compassion to help you through the process.

The Daintree experience is none like I’ve had before, and you get an immersive and educational experience. From learning about Puppy Culture, to the wonderful social media presence they have, you get to take the journey from the moment they’re born, and through all the milestones up until you get them.

Her ability to match the puppies to the right owner is one part experience, one part knowledge and one part magic! We couldn’t be happier with our Marshall.

Every person that meets him goes off about how calm, wonderful and sweet he is. I tell them all the same thing... he had an amazing upbringing that’s allowed him to be like this and Trisha’s love and care shines through.

All of the knowledge you are given if you’re lucky enough to get a puppy from Daintree, makes for a pretty seamless transition to bringing home a new puppy... something that was a very new experience for us!

And there is the security blanket of knowing that if we have any questions or concerns, that Trisha will be there to answer and guide us through. Her morals, principles and steadfast dedication to the dogs are a constant and is a such a great role model for us in how to treat and raise our dog.

She is not just a great dog mom and breeder, but a wonderful person as well. We don’t just feel like a “client,” but like a member of the Daintree family.

Marshall is confident, smart, caring, loving, resilient, adventurous... I could go on and on... and the foundation of all that is Daintree.

• Jamie and Hillary, New Westminster BC

Daintree is the most amazing business

It’s been almost two weeks with our big boy Weasley (Thatcher) from the Hakuna Matata litter and we couldn’t be happier with how he has adapted to us being his parents! We just want to thank Trisha and Scott immensely for “going with your gut” and presenting the most amazing surprise at the Spring Fling gotcha! They decided in order to fulfill all the desires we wanted in a puppy they would bring one in from the other litter! That is not only the most generous thing we can think of a breeder doing but also something that only 12 years of experience can bring by matching the perfect puppy for us. Daintree is the most amazing business and the constant support from them and all the other puppy families made our experience amazing.

Thank you, Payton & Jacob 

Jacob, Payton and baby Weasley (Thatcher)

rest assured that Trisha and her team are paying close attention to what you are looking for in a dog

Our first toller (also from Daintree) was a perfect addition to our family, and we were so sad to say goodbye to him last year. We recently brought Piglet home from the Spring Fling litter, and have been so happy with the newest addition to our family. It’s been so fun to watch the puppies grow through photo updates, videos, and Zoom calls with families, and Trisha has been open and transparent in all the various communications throughout the process. While it’s hard not knowing which puppy will be joining your family as you watch them grow and change, rest assured that Trisha and her team are paying close attention to what you are looking for in a dog, to ensure a good match all around. They actually create a dossier for each family to keep track of all your hopes and dreams, complete with family portrait!

In our early conversations with Trisha, we mentioned that we were looking for a dog who was driven to retrieve, given there are many keen ball/Frisbee/toy throwers in the family. Trisha kept this front of mind when matching the puppies to their families, and placed Piglet with us, as he was keen on both retrieving, as well as being around young children. Piglet (now Arvo) has settled into the family so nicely, and was a treat to bring him home already adjusted to the litterbox, and other novel things. He’s taken all the changes in stride and we are so happy to be a dog family once again.

Alan and Amanda Surasky, Calgary AB

The Surasky family with new addition Arvo.

The Entire process was very Enriching and Rewarding

Bringing a new family member home is a big decision, and not a light one. Daintree conducts a very thorough interview process that not only adequately assesses if a Toller is fit for you (vice versa) but also which of the pups you’re best fit for. 

The entire process with Daintree was very enriching and rewarding. Trisha makes sure you’re equipped with a wealth of knowledge before bringing your new member of the family home (raw feeding, limited vaccines etc). Daintree (Trisha and her team, Hailey and Sara) were prompt in replying questions and concerns and also provided regular updates of the puppies (zoom sessions, facebook live, pictures/videos). As new puppy owners, Trisha and the Daintree community provide a lot of useful insights and information regarding the breed, so if any questions do arise, it can be promptly addressed. 

Trisha and her team have provided so much time, love and care to the pups. This is really reflected when you bring one of the puppies home. Kira (formerly Cadbury) has been a bundle of joy, a bit of a land shark, but is highly curious, and has lots of confidence to experience new things. I can’t wait to watch her grow into an amazing Toller!”

Thank you again Trisha! 

Krisy, Coquitlam BC

Krisy and Kira on the day she met her new puppy.