Tuesday, April 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
Bingo had a busy month of field trips where he could practice the skills he has learned in the real world and to proof his knowledge in different environments and contexts. Bingo loves the skills he has learned because it means he can chin on his human and lean on his...
Saturday, March 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
Bingo spent this month indoors, hiding from the frosty cold snap in Calgary. This meant lots of time to practice obedience skills and learn some new ones, like a body target and a chin target to the lap. Bingo loves it when it’s his turn to work, and he is...
Saturday, February 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
This month, Bingo is learning lots of new skills. He loves learning his “front” cue because it means he gets to lean on his handler and get a good butt scritch. He has also enjoyed playing with his other dog friends at university to avoid the cold. Skills Being...
Wednesday, January 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
It’s officially snow season in Calgary… so Bingo has been waiting patiently to hit the local parks with her advanced training friends. While we wait for better weather to arrive, we have been working hard on some foundational skills of hearing work! Bingo...
Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
Bingo is settling in great to the routine of advanced training. We are figuring out that he is super aware of his environment and loves to work for his kibble, so we are exploring what career will suit his traits best. Bingo loves to cuddle and play with his dog...
Friday, November 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
Bingo has been regularly joining us for advanced training since the end of September, and we’re so glad to have him! He is a big goofy character who has a big heart. He loves to work for kibble and play with all of his friends in university! We are working on...
Saturday, June 1, 2024 | Calgary, Pupdates
When I first arrived at my in-between-house in Calgary, waiting for one of those coveted advanced training spots, I was very afraid of the downtown. I did not like the C-trains, and I did not like the grates, and I did not like the crowds of people. But now I am the...
Thursday, February 1, 2024 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Brrr…. We had some really chilly weather early this month. It was too cold to walk outside, so we stayed in and played games, did puzzles and also did lots of training. I really enjoy training and especially the kibble that goes with it. They say that I am very...
Monday, January 1, 2024 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Well, the snow situation around here has not been great, but I have had lots of fun this month anyway. I went to a Vernon Viper’s hockey game with many other PADS friends. It was really loud, but it didn’t bother me a bit. I also stayed overnight with my friend...
Friday, December 1, 2023 | Okanagan, Pupdates
This month was kind of divided into two parts for me. During the first half of the month, I had lots of hikes and some fun playdates, went to a mountain to play in the snow, and visited many big and small stores. I even went for a swim! Then, around the middle of the...
Wednesday, November 1, 2023 | Okanagan, Pupdates
October has been a fun month as I am now pretty confident in my new space and with my new routines. As the weather is cooler, we have been able to go to some new areas for nature walks. I have had lots of fun exploring these new places. Plus it gives me a chance to...
Sunday, October 1, 2023 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Well, I have lots of big news this month. On September 3rd, I had my first birthday! The very next day I moved in with my new people, so I got a special birthday treat and a new toy to celebrate. Since then, I have been busy adapting to my new routines. I have really...
Tuesday, August 1, 2023 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Bingo spent a week with Karen and David and their released PADS dog Magic. Bingo learned to swim and would follow Magic into the lake. They played endlessly and had a grand time going for walks and working on cues. Bingo also hung out with the sitter, Judy. They went...
Saturday, July 1, 2023 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Bingo is such a sweet loving dog. He is smart and happy to learn. He is in his teenage years so he can be feisty and high-spirited. On our hikes, he has gone swimming with his buddy Shady but prefers to wade in the shallow waters biting at the waves. He enjoys going...
Saturday, April 1, 2023 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Bingo had many adventures, and he enjoyed several off-leash hikes with PADS Jax and my grandsons.. came bowling with my family, and had a good romp along the shore of Kalamalka Lake. Bingo attended the Opening Ceremonies of the Vernon Winter Games and an impromptu...
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 | Okanagan, Pupdates
This month I got to spend the afternoon with my naming sponsor Gloria. She adopted the released dog Simba and we had lots of time to play in the big yard. Gloria took this picture and loves my wide-eyed look. Submitted by:...
Thursday, December 1, 2022 | Okanagan, Pupdates
This month, upon arrival in the Okanagan, Bingo got to meet his naming sponsor. Submitted by:...
