Friday, May 1, 2026 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Once again, Belle had a busy month. She went to a choir recital and two school performances. Belle visited a new orthodontist’s office and a new church. She also went to a rugby game. Belle had a week with a new sitter, where she experienced a very different...
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 | Okanagan, Pupdates
With the warmer weather, Belle has returned to training outdoors more frequently. She has enjoyed both on-leash and off-leash walks, both on her own and with other dogs. She enjoys walking along Mission Creek, where she encounters many other dogs. She gets to watch...
Sunday, March 1, 2026 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Belle turned one on the last day of the month. This led to a reflection on the many changes that have taken place since Belle came into my life. She has gone from a little puppy who had to be carried down the stairs and who was content with a small world. Belle loves...
Sunday, February 1, 2026 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Belle continues to grow and learn. New experiences this month include going through the car wash, visiting the dentist’s office as well as the chiropractor’s, going to new pet stores and restaurants, and visiting outside of two new dog parks. One day, one of the parks...
Thursday, January 1, 2026 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Belle started off the month with a trip to the Christmas Tree Farm. There were so many new smells there and new dogs to see that it was a very exciting adventure. Belle also attended an elementary school winter performance and a piano recital. She has had many visits...
Monday, December 1, 2025 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Belle started the month with an outing to a Dia de los Muertos celebration at one of the local wineries. This was an outdoor event with lots of new smells, people and other dogs. It was a short visit. She also attended a Norman Foote concert at the local community...
Saturday, November 1, 2025 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Belle started the month with several trips to the service department of the car dealership along with rides home in the shuttle vehicle. She had outings to Starbucks and went out for lunch. She visited the new gigantic Canadian Tire store and two new pet stores....
Wednesday, October 1, 2025 | Okanagan
With the start of school, Belle’s old routine has returned; she gets to go to school to pick up the children and, on some days, takes them to their after-school activities. At school, she encounters many children and adults, as well as occasionally a dog. She enjoys...
Monday, September 1, 2025 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Belle had somewhat of a quiet month. She spent a week with a new sitter. She revisited familiar places such as the community pool, Home Depot, Costco, the mall, and the grocery stores. New visits included an outing to Postil Lake, the library, and the car...
Friday, August 1, 2025 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Belle started off the month of July with a sitter for one week. I am sure that she was very happy there, as there were two other dogs in the home. She also had the opportunity to visit old friends at the day sitter. Belle had many water experiences this month. First,...
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Belle had a very busy month. With the onset of summer in the Okanagan, Belle was introduced to her swimming pool, which she loves. She had her first steps on a sandy beach, and she dipped her paws into Okanagan Lake for the first time. Belle attended a dance...
Sunday, June 1, 2025 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Belle has had a busy month meeting her new family and exploring her new home – both indoors and outdoors. She enjoys outings to the grocery stores and the hardware stores. She has recently had trips to the mall and has gone out for lunch several times. Submitted...
