Wednesday, September 1, 2021 | Calgary, Pupdates
This month was a quieter month for Alpine and me. I started a new job at the beginning of the month, and it has taken both of us time to adjust to this change. Overall, Alpine has taken everything in stride. She is settling well into our new clinic setting and...
Thursday, July 1, 2021 | Calgary, Pupdates
This month I made an effort to take Alpine out in public more. She has had limited exposure to a number of public places since I started raising her due COVID lockdown. Alpine went to her first restaurant and maintained a down for a couple of hours with only a couple...
Tuesday, June 1, 2021 | Calgary, Pupdates
This month I made an effort to take Alpine out in public more as I know this is an area of her training that has been neglected due to COVID-19. Initially, this meant taking her out early in the morning before the stores got too busy. This was important in setting her...
Saturday, May 1, 2021 | Calgary, Pupdates
This month was a quieter month for Alpine and I. We went on one new adventure to downtown Calgary on the C-Train. She took everything in stride and quickly found her ‘train legs’. Alpine never ceases to amaze me with how she adapts to new situations. I...
Thursday, April 1, 2021 | Calgary, Pupdates
This month showed that Alpine is leaving the puppy phase and is starting to mature. She has calmed down and has an easier time focusing on the tasks at hand. In class, she worked hard on learning how to ‘wrap a cone,’ which she quickly grasped. It is so...
Monday, March 1, 2021 | Calgary, Pupdates
Alpine here! I have been given the opportunity to delivery the update for this month. At the beginning of the month I spent a lot of time training inside, as it was really cold outside. I haven’t quite developed my “winter feet” and it was a little...
Monday, February 1, 2021 | Calgary, Pupdates
This month we had a couple of firsts. Last week was Alpine’s first trip to the off leash park. We have been working hard on her recall as sometimes the world gets a little too exciting and it was finally time to test our skills. I am pleased to say that she did...
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 | Calgary, Pupdates
Alpine has been making great strides in her training. Β This month we have focused on increasing the duration of ‘sit’ and ‘down’ while adding in distractions such as people walking near by and working around food and toys. Additionally, she has...
Sunday, November 1, 2020 | Calgary, Pupdates
October marked the first month that I have had Alpine.Β She is quickly developing her personality and has become quite the excited little girl.Β Alpine has taken well to training and seems to enjoy learning new commands.Β We have been working on ‘sit’ and...
