Thursday, June 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
CanaryΒ has recently been placed as a mobility Service Dog with one of our clients in BC! Congratulations to everyone who has helped to place this life-changing dog! Canary is now using all her learned skills in her new home and has already helped make a difference in...
Monday, May 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
CanaryΒ has been matched with one of our clients and will soon start team training, where human and dog learn to work together as a team. Way to go Canary! Skills being learned:Β Β Retrieve in challenging environments Working on:Β Settling on a mat instead of sniffing...
Saturday, April 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
CanaryΒ has recently taken her Public Access Test and passed with flying colours! She is now a Certified Mobility Service Dog. This is a very exciting step forward. Soon she will be matched with one of our clients, where she will make a direct positive impact in their...
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
CanaryΒ will soon be taking her Pre-Placement test as a Mobility Service dog. Currently, we are working hard on preparing her for her future career and to ace this upcoming test. She has also enjoyed the snow very much and loves to run and play with her best pal...
Wednesday, February 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
CanaryΒ has been hard at work learning the details of her future career. She is getting stronger every day and more capable of completing tasks that require some athletic ability. She is an energetic and enthusiastic learner! Skills being learned:Β Retrieve in...
Sunday, January 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
CanaryΒ enjoyed some well-earned time off this holiday and spent most of it chewing bones and running free in the backyard with the volunteer’s pet dogs, with whom she is good friends with. Canary is doing well in her skills and is very excited to be back to...
Thursday, December 1, 2022 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
CanaryΒ has had a very good November! Sheβs going on field trips to different places and travelling on the ferry to and from the mainland. Sheβs lovely to have around and a great joy to everyone she meets. She is a keen learner and enjoys getting treats for doing...
Tuesday, November 1, 2022 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
She is a very sweet pup; as you can see, she spent some time with Rider. They became best friends, and although she is small, she can hold her own when playing outside in the garden!! Canary also visited the local dairy farm and met some young calves who found her...
Saturday, October 1, 2022 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
This month Canary decided to shake things up. She was showing growth in her calm and building patience. However, she started to hit a bit of a plateau in the kennel environment because she still would get frustrated from time to time when she was looking to get access...
Thursday, September 1, 2022 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
CanaryΒ has been practicing boundaries and settling, and sheβs gotten really good at watching and waiting for her turn to train. When it is her turn, sheβs always eager to try out any skills or obedience. Sheβs working on skills that use her paws, and her accuracy is...
Monday, August 1, 2022 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
CanaryΒ has been very busy for her first while in advanced training! She has been trying out all sorts of skills and tasks while also working on settling in between. She is quite keen and eager, so settling can be tricky! Sheβs also been working on obedience and LLW...
Friday, July 1, 2022 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
CanaryΒ is new to Advanced Training and was a part of the May turn-in group! Sheβs been having a lot of fun making new friends and trying different tasks. As she settles in, sheβs enjoying working with nose targeting and really loves to tug! Canary also took some time...
Wednesday, June 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This month I went on a road trip with my human. We spent some quality time because I am off to PADS college next month! And also because it was my 2nd birthday. We went to complete the South Vancouver Island loop. We went to lakes and waterfalls and even a lighthouse...
Tuesday, March 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
With the spring in the air and all that, my raiser had to go back to the office. We have been working from home for the last two years. And I had to learn office manners for the first time! Not a problem, though, for this pup! Have a look at my picture. I think I am a...
Tuesday, March 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Busy busy busy! Life with kids has been busy! We go everywhere: hockey, basketball, shopping, walks and many car rides! Everything is a learning experience for me and an opportunity to work on my skills! Itβs hectic, but I wouldnβt have it any other way! Submitted by:...
Tuesday, February 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
January has been a sleepy month with lots of snuggles and quiet time together. Though we do go out to romp in the woods, the majority of our time has been inside. Here is a foto of me and my little sister Abra, who is not so little anymore. In fact, we are very close...
Saturday, January 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Lots of visits and family dos this month for all of us. Lots of play in the snow. Canary loves the snow but not so much the salt. Canary wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Submitted by: Kris...
Wednesday, December 1, 2021 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Iβm definitely a busy pup during the little humansβ hockey season! I spend a lot of time at the rink, and my human says itβs the perfect place to work on my skills! Iβll be a pro hockey pup in no time! Submitted by:Β Maggie...
Friday, October 1, 2021 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Last month I showed a picture of my big sister Darlene, who is now Service Dog Darlene! I am so proud of her! But last summer I got a little sister. Her name is Abra. She is really sweet and loves to snuggle. We play bitey face a lot and rumble up a storm in the...
Wednesday, September 1, 2021 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
I went on a road trip with my raiser this month. We visited beautiful beaches on Savary Island and Comox area, and we visited a waterfall. The best part though was visiting with my big sis Darlene, who has now become a fully accredited service dog. I am so proud of...
Sunday, August 1, 2021 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Iβve been taking it easy this month and hanging out at home with my humans most of the time because of my heat cycle. I made the most of my time by working on my puppy class homework, getting lots of snuggles and playing in the yard lots with my little sis PADS Abra...
Thursday, July 1, 2021 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This month my raiser got me a little sister part of the time. Her name is Abra, and she is really cute and smart. Also, it has been really hot lately but going to Byrne Creek is a really nice cool place to visit. Submitted By: Kris...
Monday, March 1, 2021 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Hello! February was a slow month for me…my humans tell me itβs something called my first heat. I was extra tired, stayed close to home and worked on my puppy homework as best as I can! Submitted by: Maggie...
Monday, February 1, 2021 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Canary enjoyed ringing in the new year and wasnβt phased by any of the festivities. She has been working hard on her homework for puppy class and loves to take long naps in front of the TV (her humans do too!) Submitted By: Maggie...
