Friday, July 2, 2021 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
After careful consideration, COBBLER has been released from advanced training. Cobbler is a fun-loving boy who loves a good snuggle! During his time in Advanced Training, Cobbler has shown us that he would be happier living life out of cape! Cobbler travelled back to...
Friday, June 4, 2021 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
COBBLER is learning increasingly more complicated skills and really enjoys it. He wags his tail happily every time he is asked to pick something up or he thinks a training session is about to happen. He loves playing with his sister Cannoli and he is enjoying having...
Friday, April 30, 2021 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
COBBLER is getting challenged this month on retrieving hard to reach items, such as keys under a car. This is a very important skill and has helped so many of our clients. We are now combining various cues with our retrieve and asking him to hold things a lot longer...
Friday, April 9, 2021 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
COBBLER is advancing nicely with lots of service dog skills and is now ready to start taking those skills on the road! He does not get ruffled by any sounds or surfaces underfoot which a great trait for a service dog. He has such a big handsome face that he gets a lot...
Friday, March 5, 2021 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
COBBLER is enjoying his walks around the neighborhood while walking beside trainer Lisa in the power chair. He has started to combine his newly learned skills with higher distractions of the outside world and doing well with it. Cobbler is well settled into Lisa’s...
Friday, February 5, 2021 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
COBBLER is now fully immersed in his goal of being a service dog. Both he and his sister Chantilly are extremely food motivated and love to learn. When he is settled beside trainer Lisa, he likes to lift his paw just enough to make a sound on the floor when he drops...
Friday, January 8, 2021 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
COBBLER has found his groove in his new surroundings. He has an intense desire for treats of any size and even air treats; he is an optimist! He is learning to respond when the trainer is cuing him and is learning when to ignore the cues when she is talking to another...
Friday, December 4, 2020 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
COBBLER joined Lisa’s string this month and already has lots of fun nicknames (Cobbie, Gobbler, The Cob)! Cobbler is fitting right in and has already chosen his favorite beds. This boy has a rock star level recall when playing with other dogs in the park. Such a good...
Tuesday, September 1, 2020 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Cobbler enjoyed a birthday party hike with fellow PADS dogs Graham, Karma and Olaf. He was also well loved with his sitter’s golf pals, rating high with his cute golf cart sit and his ‘go in’ during post game lunch. Submitted by: Andrea...
Saturday, August 1, 2020 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Cobbler is an amazing and loving dog. He has learned quickly to minimize/eliminate his reaction to the vacuum and more calmly respond to guests arriving to my home. Cobbler has also become quite a swimmer this summer in the Okanagan. We play fetch together in the...
Wednesday, July 1, 2020 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Cobbler is very solid in most skills. The one in which he excels is loving! Whether it’s snuggles on the floor with his raiser or nose-to-nose with a rat (of all pets!), Cobbler has a very big heart! Submitted By:...
Monday, June 1, 2020 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Cobbler and I went to visit a friend who had 11 four week old puppies. He seemed overwhelmed with all the movement; it was like the grass was moving, there were just so many of them. Cobbler seemed mesmerized, standing still and not responding as the bravest pups...
Friday, May 1, 2020 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Cobbler often gets together with PADS Karma for backyard play and training, and with several dogs next door, there are lots of distractions. Cobbler is solid in his skills. Regardless, I pay attention to his threshold and make sure he finishes with success. We are...
Wednesday, April 1, 2020 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Cobbler enjoys backyard training with his friend PADS Karma, followed by some playtime as well. He played with four month old Olaf and did well adjusting his level of rambunctiousness. Cobbler is very gentle with people and pups alike. Lately he has been getting more...
Sunday, March 1, 2020 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Cobbler is a very loving and intuitive dog who picks up on some clients anxious energy in my work as a family mediator. I allow interaction at the end of the client’s session if they so choose. He certainly brings comfort and I had a client ask if Cobbler would...
Sunday, March 1, 2020 | Okanagan, Pupdates
I am excited to hang out with my new puppy raiser but am going to miss my raiser mom! Submitted By: Lisa...
Saturday, February 1, 2020 | Okanagan, Pupdates
I discovered, when off-leash and hiking with my pal Graham, that when we hear the word “here” and we come back right away it gets me treats! So no need to ask me twice!! Submitted By: Lisa...
Wednesday, January 1, 2020 | Okanagan, Pupdates
I have lost 3 pounds this month! Apparently I had over indulged last month. I didn’t seem to get as many kibbles but was given this great thing called an apple every day! Yummy!! It doesn’t beat hot dogs though… Submitted By: Lisa...
Sunday, December 1, 2019 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Cobbler stayed with a puppy-sitter for most of the month. He seemed to enjoy his time away and got to experience some new things. He is happy to be home now and can’t wait for more training, outings, and fun! Submitted By: Lisa...
Friday, November 1, 2019 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Cobbler has a new PADS puppy friend that he has been hanging out and enjoying hikes with. Graham and Cobbler: friends forever! Submitted By: Lisa...
Tuesday, October 1, 2019 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Cobbler enjoyed a movie at the cinema and did really well! Sometimes, movie theatres can be difficult for assistance dogs. They must hold a “down” while surrounded by tempting, tasty treats like popcorn and candy which litter the floor. There is also often...
Sunday, September 1, 2019 | Okanagan, Pupdates
This month we have been working on distractions. Cobbler is doing so well when other puppies are around. It is much easier to get him to listen, even if he is excited to go and play off leash. Submitted By: Lisa Moralejo...
Thursday, August 1, 2019 | Okanagan, Pupdates
We attended the Canada Day fireworks and Cobbler was completely unfazed. He also came to the casino with us; he did not bring us any luck, but was a happy boy! Submitted By: Lisa...
Monday, July 1, 2019 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Cobbler has spent time with another PADS puppy on walks and shows increasing ability to adapt and settle. He gets better with each encounter and makes his Momma proud! Submitted By: Lisa...