Monday, April 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
While it may be officially spring, itβs still snow season in Calgary, soΒ BrunoΒ has been waiting patiently 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 scenarios...
Friday, March 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
We are excited to welcomeΒ BrunoΒ to our advanced dog crew! Bruno is a sweet, silly party animal who loves working and being loved in equal measure. His raiser, Stephanie, has done an amazing job with his obedience, and she should be very proud of this boy as he is a...
Wednesday, November 1, 2023 | Calgary, Pupdates
This will be the last puppy report from me as Bruno is heading off to Advanced Training this coming month. This is a bittersweet time in the puppy-raising journey and one that always seems to come too quickly. I am so proud of Bruno for making it this far and am going...
Sunday, October 1, 2023 | Calgary, Pupdates
We started off this month by volunteering at the PADS Calgary golf tournament. Bruno was able to visit and charm all the golfers and it may go down as his best day ever! There is nothing he loves more than visiting people and showing off his goofy personality. In...
Friday, September 1, 2023 | Calgary, Pupdates
The focus of this month was fun with a bit of training thrown in! We spent a lot of time at the off-leash park where Bruno worked on his recall. Even with the other dogs running around him, Bruno can stay in a sit or a down until I recall him. We spent time this month...
Tuesday, August 1, 2023 | Calgary, Pupdates
This month, we put the finishing touches on ‘side’ by putting this on a verbal cue. Bruno has been working on moving between ‘sit’, ‘down’ and ‘stand’ in a heel and side position. While his positioning isn’t...
Saturday, July 1, 2023 | Calgary, Pupdates
This monthΒ BrunoΒ has been working on taking his skills on the road and building duration on his existing skills. He has been working hard on this while staying still is not his favourite. We are continuing to perfect the placement of ‘heel’ and position...
Thursday, June 1, 2023 | Calgary, Pupdates
This month was a busy one for Bruno! He ended April by spending a couple of days with a sitter where he got to hang out with a fellow puppy in training. For the first week of May, advanced dog Alpine stayed the week. This was a fun but busy time in the house. Bruno...
Monday, May 1, 2023 | Calgary, Pupdates
This month, Bruno had a couple of firsts, including spending the weekend with a sitter. Although he took a little while to settle in, he did well and worked hard to settle around the other puppy in training in the home. He had the opportunity to visit the off-leash...
Saturday, April 1, 2023 | Calgary, Pupdates
Bruno has had quite a fun month! He has shown a lot of growth in his maturity and is proving that he has a solid understanding of the skills he knows. We have started shaping ‘side’ and ‘touch’ and have put ‘tug’ on a command. We...
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 | Calgary, Pupdates
This month we focus on house manners with Bruno. There is nothing he loves more than playing with my other dogs in the home. However, we are working on ensuring that this occurs appropriately. It hasn’t been easy, but he is starting to understand. We continue to...
Wednesday, February 1, 2023 | Calgary, Pupdates
Bruno had a bit of a quiet month with a few outings to various stores. We continue to work on Bruno’s focus as he adores everyone who looks at him. Rather than introducing new skills this month, we worked on his existing skills to ensure he understands what is...
Sunday, January 1, 2023 | Calgary, Pupdates
Bruno had a busy month filled with some new experiences. We began the month by heading to the local arena and watching some of the ringette tournaments. This allowed Bruno to try to settle into a new environment. Although he didn’t settle perfectly, he did lie...
Thursday, December 1, 2022 | Calgary, Pupdates
November was a busy and fun month for Bruno. We had a few outings this month, including the mall and a sporting complex, in addition to our regular Canadian Tire and grocery store. We have been working on Bruno’s distraction when out in public as he tries to...
Tuesday, November 1, 2022 | Calgary, Pupdates
Bruno continues to grow and learn at a quick rate! He is a sweetheart who loves everyone he meets. We have worked hard this month on the foundations of training including adding duration and distraction to ‘sit’ and ‘down’. He quickly picked up...
Saturday, October 1, 2022 | Calgary, Pupdates
Bruno is a fun guy who loves to have a good time. He adores people and gives a full-body wiggle when he sees someone he knows. Since he is now fully vaccinated, we are able to go to off-leash parks, which helps dispel his abundance of energy! We are working on...
Thursday, September 1, 2022 | Calgary, Pupdates
Hi Everyone!Β Bruno travelled to Calgary just over a month ago to begin his puppy-raising adventure. We have spent the last month getting to know each other and starting on some basic training. He has been making great strides with name recognition, mealtime manners,...
