Tuesday, February 9, 2016 | Pupdates
Darwin II is in training as an Accredited Facility dog and gets along well with his kennel mates, Calypso and Butter. He’s great at the dog park and loves being with dogs and people alike. Darwin excels in any environment where he can go from one person to the next...
Wednesday, January 21, 2015 | Pupdates
My puppy raisers and I live in Kitsilano, otherwise known as dog-lovers central for the city of Vancouver. So my favorite place to walk is my own neighbourhood! There are plenty of dog parks and there is even a special beach just for us dogs. I am a speedy guy so I...
Friday, January 9, 2015 | Pupdates
I had a great time with Puppysitter, Georgia Scott, while my raisers were away for Christmas. She took me on many walks and hikes. We even went snowshoeing! Don’t I look handsome in the great photo she took? Thank you, Georgia, for taking such good care of me....
Monday, December 1, 2014 | Pupdates
Dear Santa Paws, Training to become a PADS Service dog is lots of fun but it is also very hungry work. That is why for Christmas this year I would like a really big food bowl that never empties and an endless supply of yummy treats. A few chewy dog toys would be nice...
Sunday, November 2, 2014 | Pupdates
It is amazing how much can change in one year. The photo on the left is when we picked him up from PADS back in November 2013 and the photo on the right is our big beautiful boy today. Darwin is our first Golden Retriever and training him has been a unique experience...
Sunday, October 5, 2014 | Pupdates
Hi, my name is Darwin. My puppy raisers are Meredith & Henrik. I call them Mommy and Daddy; Daddy is the tall one on the right in the photo. I am the third puppy they have raised and their first Goldie. Most of the time I go to the office with Daddy who works with...
Tuesday, September 2, 2014 | Pupdates
August was a slow month for Darwin as one of his puppy raisers was recovering from surgery. With a slower pace we used this opportunity to work on lengthening his Sits and Downs and gaining more confidence in traveling in a car or on the bus. We also went to the PNE...
Saturday, August 16, 2014 | Pupdates
July was vacation month for Darwin and his family. This means a lot of time at or around the beach. Darwin travelled to Vancouver Island this month and had a lovely time in Nanaimo and Sooke. He also learned that boat docks are not that bad if you get to jump off the...
Thursday, July 10, 2014 | Pupdates
Darwin’s summer plans include keeping cool either at the beach or at home in the puppy pool. He will also be visiting Vancouver Island so he will get a chance to show his skills on a ferry boat. Darwin will continue to work on holding his cues in high...
Thursday, May 29, 2014 | Pupdates
Darwin loves to play and relax in the sunshine. He is growing fast and eats his kibble with lightening speed! He was a very good boy with his neuter and did not even have to wear a cone. His favourite treats include cheese, bananas and carrots. His sweet face and...
Tuesday, April 1, 2014 | Pupdates
Darwin is thankful for Spring because he loves to squish the mud that all the rain makes between his toes! He also loves the extended daylight in the evenings which means longer walks and lots more dogs to meet in the neighbourhood.
