Thursday, February 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
After careful consideration,Β BrittonΒ was released from Advanced Training. Britton is a sweet girl. However, we had to let her go because she had a habit of coughing when she was excited, expecting food or seeking attention in public places. Medical check-ups did not...
Monday, January 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Happy Holidays fromΒ Britton! This month, she was on and off-site. While on-site, she got to go on some fun field trips where she took the bus and SkyTrain and some more lowkey places like the park, where she showed excellent recall and many check-ins. We also focused...
Friday, December 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Happy birthday, Britton! This month, Britton turned three years old! Britton has been introduced to PTSD interrupters and different positions, including “front”. She is a smart pup and loves to work. We have been working on her food refusals and leaving...
Wednesday, November 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
We are still trying to determine whatΒ BrittonΒ wants to do for her job. She has been assessed as a hearing candidate, and she is still deciding if that is the route she wants to take or not. Britton has been out of the campus for a bit while she recovers from kennel...
Sunday, October 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This month, Britton was introduced to working next to a power chair, and she is a natural! She matches the speed of the chair very well. She is very handler-focused! Britton has been working on her button, back, go-through and working on tugging. Britton also...
Friday, September 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Great news!Β BrittonΒ was welcomed into Advanced Training this month! She was super excited to see her friend PADS Wilma. Britton is a very smart girl who is very sharp on her cues. She has become best friends with PADS Wilma and PADS Sprinter. Britton has adjusted well...
Tuesday, August 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Happy Canada Day! (photo) Out & about at Save on Foods and Michael’s: Britton walks very well beside a cart and responds to “Go in” at the checkout. (photos) We played tour guide for guests via transit: 49th Ave. bus to Canada Line to Sea Bus to...
Saturday, July 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
There is much to report due to post-spay surgery/recovery! A highlight at puppy class this week: Mother Britton & Daughter Indy reconnected!!! (photos) Tedious gardening chores are made much more ‘fun’ with a four-legged friend giving support! (photo)...
Thursday, June 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
What a privilege to have the company of a PADS pup who has been through PADS extensive training and knows the ropes. Many thanks and credit for Britton’s PADS learning and life development goes to three couples and two individuals and her whelping home–all...
Saturday, April 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Britton joined our household back in January to have her litter of puppies. She sure made it easy on us as she only had two adorable pups – Indy and Jones. Britton was a very loving and playful momma. So playful in fact, that she had to be locked out of the pen...
Monday, August 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Happy July! This month has been very interesting for me. I had a lot of new, fun experiences. And maybe a lot of visits to the vet to make sure I was in tip-top shape to possibly join the PADS breeding program. On one of my trips to the vet I even met a very special...
Friday, July 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Happy start of summer, friends! Gosh, it’s been getting warm outside. I’ve been taking advantage of the good weather and spending lots of time training outdoors and sniffing at my local park. When it’s too hot, I get to spend my days practicing my...
Wednesday, June 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Helloooo! Another exciting month! Did you know I have a second brother now!? Houston II is a released PADS dog and my raisers have adopted him, so that means we get to spend all day together and I already love him so much. We are both impressing our raisers with how...
Sunday, May 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Happy Easter, everyone! Have you seen the new toy dinosaur I got from the Easter Bunny? I love him so much! I am certain the Easter Bunny brought me really good gifts this year because I am a good girl who does not chase small animals. Not even when I am walking in...
Friday, April 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
O! M ! G! What a busy month for me. I did so many fun, interesting things! My month started with a nice bath, so I could be clean and ready to host Copper, who is another PADS puppy. We had a great time together. We practiced settling nicely, sharing toys, and went on...
Tuesday, March 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Hi everyone, Britton here!! This has been a super exciting month for me. First, I was with my sitter, who said I did really well and charmed everyone at her office. Then I got to go and meet my new raisers, and most importantly, my new brother…Beans! He is a...
Saturday, January 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
December has been such an exciting time! During the festive season, I’ve stayed with more than one sitter. I did an assessment to show off my good girl skills at Lougheed Mall with my fabulous training instructor, and my performance and good looks wowed the...
Wednesday, December 1, 2021 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This week my raiser mum is going across the big pond to her home town in South Africa! I’ve been tasked to give some cuddles to another sitter and entertain my temporary human roommates with my big personality. Our activities have included taking the bus and...
Monday, November 1, 2021 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This has been an exciting month for Britton as she had a wealth of experiences with new sitters. Even more exciting was that Britton got to meet some children – she has always exhibited a keen interest in saying hello to children when we are out walking. Britton...
Friday, October 1, 2021 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Britton has had a difficult month, being ill with giardia and going through her first heat cycle. She was quite challenged by not having her regular outings and access to the dog park for running and swimming, but after a short while, she adjusted well to shorter and...
Wednesday, September 1, 2021 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
During August, Britton enjoyed many outings to the dog parks in our area, including a few visits to Trout Lake for some paddling. We continue to work on loose leash walking with Britton. The addition of a gentle leader has helped greatly curb her desire to lurch off...
Sunday, August 1, 2021 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This has been an exciting month for Britton as she got to experience going to work, restaurants, grocery shopping and two outdoor puppy classes. Britton really enjoys going to our local dog park where she has a wonderful time playing with her friends and swim in the...
Thursday, July 1, 2021 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This month Britton got to go to work. She was very excited to go new places and meet new people and loved looking out the window at the world 11 floors below; but she didn’t enjoy having to spend the day in one place. We continue to work on her dog distraction...
Tuesday, June 1, 2021 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Britton is a delightfully cuddly and affectionate pup, and we love having her around. She delights in her daily trips to the dog park and really enjoys training sessions. She has taken to swimming with great gusto. Britton also is a curious pup and likes to...
