Tuesday, April 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
We are very excited to announce that Brinks has passed his pre-placement testing and has been matched with a client! Way to go, Brinks! We look forward to seeing Brinks begin his forever job as an amazing Mobility Service Dog! His trainer, Evelyn, and the PADS...
Saturday, February 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
This month, Brinks is working hard on perfecting his skills in the power chair and sequencing cues together. We also worked hard on sequencing parts of his pre-placement testing to prepare him for February. Skills Being Learned: Button, Movement skills in chair,...
Wednesday, January 1, 2025 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
This month, Brinks has had a lot of field trips around the city to practice and proof all his commands in the busiest season! He is a total rock star and was great around tough distractions. We are working hard on perfecting his skills in the power chair and working...
Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
Brinks is a huge fan of this warm November weather because this means more outdoor walks and fun at the park! While he is getting plenty of self-care doing the things that he loves, he is also working hard learning his mobility tasks like wheelchair skills, retrieving...
Friday, November 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
Brinks has been returning to advanced training regularly after a bit of a break. He spent the last few months working hard with his advanced sitter to maintain his skills and keep up his great work. Brinks has been doing great! He has been on many field trips to test...
Monday, April 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
While it may be officially spring, it’s still snow season in Calgary, so Brinks has been waiting impatiently to hit the local parks with his advanced training friends. While we wait for better weather to arrive, we have been working hard on public access test...
Friday, March 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
We are excited to welcome Brinks to our advanced dog crew! This handsome guy is equal parts sweet and fun. He’s settled into his new routine and is loving his free play time with his new buddies Bruno and Masset, as well as learning new skills like cooperative...
Thursday, February 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Hello, my friends; Brinks here. January was a different month. I went visiting to a friendly gentleman. But just after I got there, it turned nasty cold. This new friend brought some friends over to visit me. I gave them all my enthusiasm and love I could pour into...
Monday, January 1, 2024 | Calgary, Pupdates
Happy New Year everyone, Brinks reporting in. We had quite a busy month in December. Mom had a lot of gatherings and parties to attend, which I attended too. You’ll see the pictures. Besides the numerous parties, we had a lot of guests, so I got to practice my good...
Friday, December 1, 2023 | Calgary, Pupdates
Merry almost Christmas, this is Brinks. November was a rather routine month. Lots of sniffy walks, with ongoing training. We had a little of the white stuff that is cold on my paws, but it was really fun to play in. I would shove my nose under it to find different...
Wednesday, November 1, 2023 | Calgary, Pupdates
Hello everyone, Brinks reporting in. The month of October was filled with out-of-town guests. It was a revolving door of new people. I found it so exciting. Mom made me practice my greeting skills, sometimes I had to be tethered because so many people were coming in...
Sunday, October 1, 2023 | Calgary, Pupdates
Good morning, Brinks reporting in. This month has been quieter than last month, we haven’t had all the medical appointments like we did last month. So, we have been able to enjoy the fall colours and crisp days. Lots of sniffy walks, my absolute favourite thing to do,...
Friday, September 1, 2023 | Calgary, Pupdates
Good day all, Brinks reporting in. It’s been a month full of hospital visits and doctor appointments. So, I have had to be on my best behaviour. We have discovered some new challenges for me to explore, namely grates. One of the facilities had numerous...
Tuesday, August 1, 2023 | Calgary, Pupdates
Hello all, Brinks reporting in. July was a month of new adventures. It started off, on Canada Day where I was allowed to watch a long line of people doing some very different things with many different sounds and smells. There were lots of people all around me...
Saturday, July 1, 2023 | Calgary, Pupdates
It was a rather quiet month. We have been enjoying the summer weather with lots of adventure walks. We continue to work on our loose leash walking. Brinks is discovering the very many different smells of summer. He’s even been investigating what flowers smell...
Thursday, June 1, 2023 | Calgary, Pupdates
Howdy all, Brinks here. Finally, some excellent sunshine that I can bask in. When mom was grooming me, she let the birds collect my fur to line their nests. No real great adventures this month. I have grown taller than many of my fellow PADS counterparts. So, I still...
Monday, May 1, 2023 | Calgary, Pupdates
Hello, this is Brinks reporting in. At the beginning of this month, I moved to a new home. I miss my last family, especially the dog siblings, but I have received a warm welcome here. This place only has 2 cats and they are slowly warming up to my awesome personality....
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 | Calgary, Pupdates
It’s my first month with Brinks, and we’ve come a long way already. Brinks has been to the local mall a few times, and he is a pro now. All my regular places are getting used to my new dog, and he’s received quite a few compliments on his good behaviour. Brinks is...
Sunday, January 1, 2023 | Calgary, Pupdates
Happy New Year! December was a busy month. I have grown a lot this month, and not just in size. I continue to learn house manners, and I am very proud of my new ability to calm myself on my dog bed. I eagerly sit and lie down when asked, and I am also catching on to...
Thursday, December 1, 2022 | Calgary, Pupdates
Hello, my name is Brinks! I’m a feisty and lively 12-week-old puppy in training. I’m living with my first human family here in Calgary, but I spend my weekends in the mountains. There are many new things to learn, including being a nice member of a family....
Monday, November 28, 2022
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