Thursday, July 1, 2021 | Calgary, Pupdates
Summer is here! And with a very hot entrance this last week – wow! I have been spending very small amounts of time outdoors lately because of the heat, but I still like to find a sunny spot inside to relax in. My raisers think I am crazy, but I just love the...
Tuesday, June 1, 2021 | Calgary, Pupdates
May was a month of big change for me – my raisers moved! So I was busy helping them get all packed up, and now I am adjusting to life in an apartment with my cat-sister. It is still pretty spacious, and I get to ride in an elevator every time we go somewhere,...
Saturday, May 1, 2021 | Calgary, Pupdates
This was the month of checking things off the to-do list and I was the designated helper for all of it! I assisted with (well, mostly supervised) grocery runs, spring yard work, cleaning the house, and washing the windows. I love the snow in winter but this warmer...
Thursday, April 1, 2021 | Calgary, Pupdates
I spent most of March diaper-bound as I was in heat, but that just means more time for new indoor training sessions and toy chewing! I also celebrated my second birthday on March 11 with a huge cookie and lots of belly rubs. I wore my special “Birthday...
Monday, March 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
February has been a fun month of trying new things! We have been working on some hands-on training tools in our weekly Zoom puppy classes. It is always nice to get some live feedback and to watch other PADS dogs in action! I attended a few appointments with my raiser...
Monday, February 1, 2021 | Calgary, Pupdates
I have been splitting my workdays between going into the clinic with my one raiser and working from home with my other raiser. With so many jobs being done from home these days, it is important that I practice my good manners in-cape even at home where I am used to...
Friday, January 1, 2021 | Calgary, Pupdates
December was the month of “work hard, play hard”.My month began with a few trips to the car dealership and I helped my raisers pick out a new vehicle! I got to go on a couple of test drives and used my cute puppy dog eyes to help with the negotiations.The...
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 | Calgary, Pupdates
I had many opportunities to refine my loose leash walking skills this month with all the Christmas shopping I got to tag along for. I also had my first experiences at the optometrist’s office – napping in a dark room was hard work – and at the dental...
Sunday, November 1, 2020 | Calgary, Pupdates
October was an exciting month for me because I got to spend a few days with a sitter and they have a PADS dog too!ย Her name is Suzuki and I had so much fun having a puppy friend for the weekend.ย I have also started going back into work with my raiser more...
Thursday, October 1, 2020 | Calgary, Pupdates
Fall is here! It is my favourite time of year – so many new smells, lots of crunchy leaves on the ground, and the weather is cooler, which I enjoy.ย I have been making big improvements with my loose-leash walking skills. This month, I put them to the test...
Tuesday, September 15, 2020 | Calgary, Pupdates
With all the beautiful weather, this month I have been fine-tuning my skills both on- and off-leash. I have had fun checking out some new trails and parks in our area, I visited the golf course as well! Everyone was very impressed with how calm I stayed, even with all...
Saturday, August 1, 2020 | Calgary, Pupdates
I have spent many sunny days this month in the backyard, helping to build some new patio furniture with my raisers, as well as in the garage while they run on this machine and lift these heavy blocks. They call it “working out” but it seems rather boring...
Wednesday, July 1, 2020 | Calgary, Pupdates
June was filled with a good balance of work and play.ย I continued to work on my leash skills and started accompanying my raisers out to run short errands to practice in distracting areas.ย Then I got to spend a week at the cabin! What a lovely way of life...
Monday, June 1, 2020 | Calgary, Pupdates
May sure flew by!ย My days are currently spent at home with my secondary raiser.ย My activities range from vest time under the office desk while he works, to play time out in the backyard. I enjoy getting out for car rides now and then, and I have been very helpful...
Friday, May 1, 2020 | Calgary, Pupdates
Although I haven’t been able to be out in public this month, I have been working really hard on fine-tuning my skills at home and in the backyard.ย With the weather warming up, I have been practicing my loose leash walking, my doorway entrances and exits, my...
Wednesday, April 1, 2020 | Calgary, Pupdates
What an eventful month it has been! It started with my birthday! That’s right, I am a whole year old now and I had all of my favourite people over to celebrate with an early birthday pawty. Then I accompanied my raiser to Toronto for her work conference for a...
Sunday, March 1, 2020 | Calgary, Pupdates
February was full of social outings! I went on a class field trip to Stage West dinner theatre, to a Superbowl party and to a few new restaurants for various occasions. Also, I accompanied my raiser to her massage and manicure appointments. So you can see, busy! I did...
Saturday, February 1, 2020 | Calgary, Pupdates
I attended my first live music event this month and it took me no time at all to settle in. I even found a good angle to watch the performers myself from under the seats in front of me! I am starting to mature into an adult dog now and my raiser says I have been much...
Wednesday, January 1, 2020 | Calgary, Pupdates
December was a month of holiday socials which means I got to go on not one, but TWO road trips! I was a very relaxed puppy on the way to Edmonton and Saskatoon, even in a car full of people. I had the opportunity to stay overnight in a couple of different homes and...
Sunday, December 1, 2019 | Calgary, Pupdates
I spent the month of November in my first heat cycle which means I was bound to my diaper and non-public training opportunities. I have been enjoying myself at weekly Puppy Classes and I was a very good girl in my pirate costume for our Halloween-themed class at the...
Friday, November 1, 2019 | Calgary, Pupdates
This month I continued to pursue a friendship with my resident kitty, Ceres. She is harness trained and likes to go on walks too, so we got to have a few adventures together. I also went to a movie theatre with reclining seats! It was a bit tricky staying in a...
Tuesday, October 1, 2019 | Calgary, Pupdates
I have adjusted to my 9-5 work schedule very well. I accompany my raiser to the Hearing Clinic everyday where I get to meet lots of elderly and pediatric patients coming in for their hearing tests. I even got to drive out to Siksika Nation to help do hearing tests at...
Sunday, September 1, 2019 | Calgary, Pupdates
Camper attended work with me every day. I work in a multiple location hearing clinic and she was very well behaved at every location we went to. She also came with me to an outdoor health fair event and was very popular with all the seniors that attended the event....
Sunday, September 1, 2019 | Calgary, Pupdates
Camper has been working on leash pressure skills this month, and more loose leash walking. Camper has got to visit a couple sitters this month and learn in new environments and homes. She is a very good girl and willing to work and learn. Submitted By: Kyle...
