Colt | July 2021

Colt | July 2021

What a month! The weather was so amazing and I got to spend time camping and exploring different trails. Some nights we just sit on our porch admire our flower baskets from PADS. They are still blooming and smells wonderful. I also had a friend visit for a few days....
Colt | June 2021

Colt | June 2021

June is the best month because it is my BIRTHDAY! I am told I got another year more handsome but I still enjoy doing cute things. I spend my mornings “mastering” my “go-in” command and “loose-leash” walking in the afternoon. I must...
Colt | May 2021

Colt | May 2021

Spring is here! The weather has been great, so I have had been out a great deal on “Adventure Walks.” However, I always have my cape with me just in case. Soon, I will spend more time downtown and back under a “real” office desk. In the...
Colt | April 2021

Colt | April 2021

This month has been great! I had lots of outdoor time and when I was not exploring, I would sometimes use my best friend to nap on. I discovered these things called “balloons”, and I am not sure how I feel about them…invading my space. I am still...
Colt | March 2021

Colt | March 2021

I love my walks through the snowy woods, but spring is just around the corner, and I am all smiles for grassy fields. The seasons might be changing, but my training regime has not. I am constantly improving my skills and focus when visiting the library or big shopping...
Colt | February 2021

Colt | February 2021

This was a lovely month. I kept my skills up by going to mall to practice sitting patiently at different locations. Then there was this thing called Chinese New Year, and my buddy and I received some strange envelopes. My humans says there is money in there but I...
Colt | January 2021

Colt | January 2021

The new year is going by so fast! 2021 is starting off on a good paw. My humans continue to take me to new places so I can practice my skills. The grocery stores are getting easy so they took me to an “INDOOR GARDEN”. There was so many new smells, sounds,...
Colt | December 2020

Colt | December 2020

Hello! It is the last month of the year and visiting the library is always a great opportunity for me to practice NOT sniffing all the books there.I am told that I am really good at relaxing for my nail trims, but personally who doesn’t love a good...
Colt | November 2020

Colt | November 2020

This month I have been continuously practicing loose leash walking and taking more rides on public transit. I’ve seen many humans covering their faces with masks but I can still see the smiles in their eyes when they notice me training. I also got to pay some...
Colt | October 2020

Colt | October 2020

I have been spending more time at the mall and other big box stores, practicing great behaviours in public.  Near the end of the month I got to visit the vet at Macleod Trail Animal Hospital again for my 16 month vaccines.  The vet says I’m doing very well and...
Colt | September 2020

Colt | September 2020

On lovely days I get to go the off-leash park with buddy and spend time running free.  Other times I have be practicing taking public transit on the train and tucking in tightly.  Then there are times I get to just enjoy a walk and smell all that is early autumn....
Colt | August 2020

Colt | August 2020

Well, August was a strange month. I had to go to the vet and the next thing I know, I have to wear a cone. I was sore for a while but I healed really fast. Took it easy most of the month and just focused on basic training at home. I did get the chance at the end of...
Colt | July 2020

Colt | July 2020

I’ve slowly integrated going back to work outside our home.  Not too much, but very short outings. I went to Walmart to help mom out with some shopping. I took a mini weekend getaway with my parents to go camping and hiking in Kananaskis, Alberta!  It was so fun...
Colt | June 2020

Colt | June 2020

The month of June was SUPER EXCITING!  It’s my birthday month and I got to visit Vancouver!!  I wished for some toys and got some for my birthday, and even got a birthday hat too!  I celebrated it with my friend and got to have some yummy puppy cakes. Vancouver...
Colt | May 2020

Colt | May 2020

This month I continued to work from home.  Occasionally, I got to go an off-leash park for a walk.  On one outing, I got to meet a horse!! I’ve been reinforcing my heels and sides.  I’ve also learned “bed,” where I go to my bed and lay down....
Colt | April 2020

Colt | April 2020

My friend has his birthday this month.  He’s a Golden Retriever who lives in the same house as I do, and I attended his birthday party.  See the picture of the birthday cake that we had!! I’ve also had a spa day at home and got my nails trimmed while my...
Colt | March 2020

Colt | March 2020

March started off really well. I love going shopping with my humans – they take me everywhere!  My job is to make sure that the “haul” is safely stowed back in the car. Then half way through the month, something changed.  I was no longer going...
Colt | February 2020

Colt | February 2020

February has been a month for enjoying the warm winters and attending a theatre show at Stage West. It was a dress rehearsal that all of the PADS Calgary volunteers got invited to. I got to attend with my other PADS friends as well. I was on my best behaviour, even...
Colt | January 2020

Colt | January 2020

For the New Year, I am continuing to practice working in public places. My people tell me I am so calm and thoughtful, and amazing with loose leash walking. I made a new friend this month; I am so patient with the little one. Everyone says I’m such a good role...
Colt | December 2019

Colt | December 2019

Colt has been to the mall and on a lot of road trips this month. We spent Christmas in Regina and New Year’s Eve in Edmonton. He slept most of the way and only woke up during pit stops. He is definitely a great puppy to travel on the road with. Colt has started...
Colt | November 2019

Colt | November 2019

Colt visited a puppy-sitter for a couple weeks in late October/early November, and enjoyed adventures in new environments! He visited Calgary City Hall, a new grocery store, a restaurant, a few stores and Mount Royal University. He also dressed up in a dapper coat for...
Colt | November 2019

Colt | November 2019

Colt has learned “heel” and “stand” this month, along with practicing his duration with “sit” and “down”. He has travelled on the C-Train multiple times and has done well with his “go in” on the train....
Colt | October 2019

Colt | October 2019

I got to go through the airport to greet my human. There were so many distractions but I stayed focused. She was as happy to see me as I was to see to her! I also went to puppy classes and I think my humans was pleased with my performance, but I know there is so much...
Colt | September 2019

Colt | September 2019

Colt learns very fast – he managed to learn Sit, Down, Heel, Go In, Kennel, Leave It, Here, Wait, Out, and Release all within September! We’ve been working on his duration and our distance away from him with Sit, Down, and Go In.  He enjoys meeting other...