🐾 Notcho Dog:

The Golden Heart of Bonnechance

In the quiet charm of Bonnechance, where porch swings creak and coffee steams in the morning mist, lives a dog whose name sparks curiosity and whose spirit inspires joy: Notcho Dog.

She’s a golden sheprador—a blend of golden retriever warmth and shepherd smarts—with fur that glows like maple leaves in October and eyes that hold porchside secrets. Whether she’s perched on the top-floor veranda of our old house or trotting down the street with a tail that wags like a metronome of mischief, Notcho isn’t just a pet. She’s a muse, a neighbour, and the unofficial mayor of Cozy.

🗓️ A Week in the Life of Notcho

Notcho’s wisdom and whimsy shine through her weekly dispatches, each one tailored to a theme that celebrates her many moods:

• Muttivation Monday: A fresh start, a wagging tail, and a reminder that even small steps count—especially if they’re muddy.

• Tailspin Tuesday: Where porch cushions fly, squirrels scatter, and Notcho’s antics take centre stage.

• Woof Wisdom Wednesday: Gentle reflections from a dog who’s seen a few seasons and knows when to pause and sniff the breeze.

• Throw-a-Bone Thursday: A day for gratitude, generosity, and the occasional airborne treat.

• Fetch Friday: Whether it’s a ball, a clue, or a moment of joy—Notcho’s always game.

Each post is paired with a watercolour-style image that captures her golden glow and gentle mischief. Her captions—equal parts cozy and clever—have become a local favourite, inviting smiles, chuckles, and the occasional “awww.”

📚 Tails from the Porch

Notcho’s influence doesn’t stop at social media. She’s the heartbeat behind Tails from the Porch, a children’s book filled with puzzles, games, and colouring pages. It’s a sensory-rich adventure that invites young readers to sniff out clues, solve porchside mysteries, and see the world through Notcho’s eyes—where every breeze carries a story and every pawprint leads to wonder.

🍂 More Than a Dog

Notcho isn’t just a character. She’s a reminder to paws. To sniff the breeze. To notice the small things—a leaf tumbling across the sidewalk, the distant bark of a friend, the way the light hits the porch at golden hour.

She’s the kind of dog who makes you believe in slow mornings and second chances. And in Bonnechance, that’s exactly what we need.