Shyloh | January 2026

Shyloh | January 2026

Shyloh continues loving to learn and is eager to try new things. Her outings this month have included walks through the hockey arena while kids practiced, with lots of loud noises and music. We have been working on her “go-in”, as well as her dog distraction, which...
Ponsu | January 2026

Ponsu | January 2026

This pupdate technically begins at the end of November when I first met Ponsu when he was only 8 days old, at his breeder/caregiver’s home in North Vancouver. Ponsu’s mom, Birdie, was raised by me, and I was lucky enough to be allowed to visit them. Ponsu was a...
Skaha III | January 2026

Skaha III | January 2026

Hey everyone, Skaha here with my January update, reporting in from Kelowna. I kicked off the month with a week-long stay at one of our awesome Okanagan PADS sitter homes; it was basically a doggy vacation resort. They have two former PADS dogs, which means built-in...
Honey IV | January 2026

Honey IV | January 2026

Despite a real lack of snow, this month turned out to be pretty fun anyway.  For one, I got to dip into the lake a few more times.  It felt a bit too cool for a swim, but I enjoyed a good wade.  I also had some really fun hikes and play dates with some of my PADS...
Gaffer | January 2026

Gaffer | January 2026

Such an easy dog to get along with. We have been working on chin cues from a distance, free shaping, and loose leash walking this month. Doing great in all of them. He is still a little wild if we go for a walk with another dog or when a dog walks past him, but he is...
Eddie III | January 2026

Eddie III | January 2026

January has been a busy month for six-month-old Eddie. He’s been delighting so many people with his charm and wagging tail. A couple of visits to the local university, where Eddie’s calmness is soothing for the students and the staff. Then off for some visits at the...