Thursday, January 1, 2026 | Calgary, Pupdates
December was an exciting and busy month for Beckett! Her first deep freeze meant more time indoors, where she practiced lots of settling and house manners! She then got to join the family on our Christmas holiday to milder temperatures, where she enjoyed the outdoors...
Thursday, January 1, 2026 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
Billie is settling nicely into the rhythm of advanced training. We’ve learned that she’s highly motivated by kibble and enjoys using her nose lots; she’s a curious creature that’s for sure! She brings fun and spunky energy to her work. We’re beginning to...
Thursday, January 1, 2026 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
Shah is settling nicely into the rhythm of advanced training. We’ve learned that he’s highly motivated by kibble and enjoys being close to his people. He brings a fun, balanced energy to his work. We’re beginning to explore which career path will best suit his...
Thursday, January 1, 2026 | Calgary, Pupdates
Lavie’s training is progressing well. She responds well to her name and understands many cues. She is learning to wait and follow cues, though she sometimes tests boundaries, especially in outdoor settings. Cues like “Sit,” “Down,” and...
Thursday, January 1, 2026 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
Sokka has spent this month honing the specialized skills and obedience needed to become an Accredited Facility Dog (AFD). He is building on his foundations and working on body and chin targeting so that he can provide calm and comfort to his future clients. Sokka also...
Thursday, January 1, 2026 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
Bowden has been working hard on some public access scenarios this month, so he can better generalize his learning for when he is out in public. On top of tricky tasks like doing “go in” on food, Bowden has been fine-tuning his PTSD service dog skills – he is a swift...