Happy Summer!
This is a long-overdue pupdate on PADS Bee, who is having a very interesting and adventurous summer. Sheโs just gone into her second heat cycle, which has come with big feelings. That said, Bee has really matured over the past few months. Sheโs become calmer, settles more easily, and is growing into a wonderfully companionable dog. Weโre confident sheโll be an incredible helper and partner for someone someday.
Sheโs still quite petite and delicate, which only adds to her charm. Out in public, sheโs consistently well-behaved, and even without her cape, people often comment on how impressively trained she is.
Beeโs biggest challenge this summer? Adjusting to full-time boat life!
It took her a few days to figure out how to toilet on the boat, but she got the hang of it. (She did temporarily forget during the start of her heat, but sheโs right back on track now.)
At first, she was a little unsure about all the new sights and sounds, but now she gets excited to put on her life vest and hop into the dinghy for beach walks and shore trips. Sheโs even learned to settle herself so she doesnโt get bumped by the oarsโclever girl.
Being on the water has also helped minimize any accidental romantic encounters with other dogs, though she does gaze longingly at them while safely tethered to the deck.
These days, one of her favourite things to do is lie on the deck, sniff the salt air, and watch the activity onshore. She loves beach walks, tooโthough we have to keep a close eye on her because sheโs developed a taste for old crab shells.
All in all, Bee is having quite the summer adventure. And itโs well-deservedโthis fall, sheโll be heading back to work in the classroom. After all, even service dogs in training need a little vacation now and then.
Submitted by:ย Nienke
