Thursday, February 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
After trying different ways to enjoy car rides,Β BeaconΒ said he would still prefer not to have to ride cars too often, thank you. Since certain types of working dogs often have to ride in a car regularly, Beacon decided that it was time for him to hand in his cape and...
Monday, January 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
For December,Β BeaconΒ got to switch up handlers and his environment with a training plan to look into what ways settling in a car could be improved for him. So far, he’s still trying different ideas to see what works best for him. He loves balancing all this work...
Friday, December 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
In November,Β BeaconΒ spent some time in the kennel to train and work on skills, as well as out and about working with his sitter on real-life scenarios. Beacon continues to love his meet-and-greets and spending time with some of our daytime volunteers in office spaces...
Wednesday, November 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
BeaconΒ continues to explore his career and skills options this month. He got to spend some time trying out AFD (Accredited Facility Dog) environments, and he loved doing meet and greets and getting all the pets as well as taking nap breaks. Heβs been working on...
Sunday, October 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
In September,Β BeaconΒ joined Ashleyβs string! Since then, heβs been trying out different types of skills to see what he might like. So far, his favourite thing is tug! Beacon has been a bit barky at times when the kennel building door opens or when heβs excited for his...
Friday, September 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
BeaconΒ has been welcomed into Advanced Training this month! Beacon was very excited to come to Puppy University! He was quick to steal the hearts of our staff and all the other dogs. His favourite time of the day is to play out in the yard with Radar II and Sprinter....
Saturday, April 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Spring has sprung, and I’m ready for less rain and more grassy romps and rolls! I’ve been working lots on my recall and off-leash training with my raiser, and as I’m getting older, I’m getting better at focusing when out and about. I’m...
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This month, I went with my raiser on a cabin getaway with friends to Peachland, BC. I was very good and well-settled in the car for my first road trip. Being out in Peachland was much different from the city – lots more open space to roam, less noisy cars...
Wednesday, February 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
It is finally 2023, and I’m glad to be spending time again with my raiser after they’ve come back from a holiday vacation. This month, I am practicing my recall with long-line leash walking and during occasional romping with other PADS pals. I got to spend...
Sunday, January 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
The year is almost over, and the holidays are here! This month I have been learning to walk with a Halti since my raiser says I’m too big to pull them anymore. I’m getting better and better on our walks as I get used to the Halti, but I also love all the...
Thursday, December 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This month has been a busy month for my raiser and me. We’re preparing for the holiday season and lots of upcoming events with more hooman friends! I went to Scotia Barn Ice Rink earlier this month and practiced being calm around my other PADS mates. I got to...
Tuesday, November 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Fall is here, and there have been lots more brightly coloured leaves on the ground! I got to spend some time with my sitters while my raiser was away and had a great time with them! I took a field trip to Home Depot and was very excited to see other puppers and learnt...
Saturday, October 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
I am growing up and getting bigger and bigger before my raiser’s eyes. This month, my raiser and I went shopping and we got a comfy new bed for me because I wasn’t squishing into the previous tiny one anymore. I went for a little visit with my sitters and...
Thursday, September 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This month has been quite an exciting month for me! Every day is a new day, and I’m experiencing lots of new smells, sounds and sights. My raiser and I went to Victoria to attend a little work meetup, where I was very excited to meet everyone and play in the...
