Hi there. My name is Skaha, and Iโm a female Labrador Retriever training to become a Pacific Assistance Dog. Iโm living my best puppy life in Kelowna, BC, with my amazing raisers. This is my very first monthly update, and Iโm excited to share a little bit about my December adventures and progress.
I joined my raisers on December 4th after spending about 10 days with a sitter following my time with my littermates. Since arriving, Iโve been working hard on learning lots of new skills. So far, Iโve started mastering cues like โhealing,โ โside,โ โdown,โ โsit,โ and โperch.โ Iโve also been practicing coming when called (โthis wayโ), staying in place, and walking politely on a loose leash. Iโm getting the hang of it all, but thereโs always room to grow.
December was a month of firsts for me. I experienced snow for the very first timeโitโs cold, fluffy, and so much fun to play in. I also celebrated my first Christmas, which was extra special because I turned three months old on Christmas Day. My raisers made it a memorable celebration by gifting me a cozy sweater, some awesome chew toys, a tug toy, and a couple of stuffies.
Iโm growing fast, too. At my 12-week vaccination appointment, I weighed in at 24 pounds. Aside from the vet visit, Iโve had a lot of exciting outings this month. I visited my wonderful sponsors, Doane Grant Thornton, at their office in Kelowna, where they gave me some lovely gifts. I also attended a Vernon Vipers hockey game, where I helped raise funds for the PADS program. Plus, I explored several stores throughout the month, getting used to different environments and meeting lots of friendly people.
Looking ahead, I canโt wait for weekly puppy classes in January. Iโm excited to reunite with my puppy pals and see how everyoneโs skills are coming along. Stay tuned for more updates, Iโm just getting started on this incredible journey.
Thanks for following along and you can also follow me on my Instagram page at @padsskaha.
Submitted by: Terry & Sandy
