Tuesday, August 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Dean spent some time in July in the kennel working on focus and calming games. In quieter environments, he loves to engage with his handler and work on his skills. He likes to have the engagement and rewards fairly consistent; otherwise, distractions like sticks and...
Saturday, July 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This month Dean joined Ashley’s string. He is a very sweet and wiggly boy. Sometimes he can be vocal when excited or get distracted and pull on leash towards a scent, stick or dog. He has started working on some focus games with Ashley as well as exploring some other...
Thursday, June 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Dean has moved over to the mainland for some further assessments. He has left a positive impact on the volunteers here on the island, and we hope he can go on to do great things and find something that he enjoys doing within our program. Skills being learned: Retrieve...
Monday, May 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Dean has been learning some new skills and working on his ability to maintain a good calm approach to all sorts of novel environments. He also enjoys the summer sun very much and lets it soak into his fur at any opportunity. Skills being learned: Retrieve, tug...
Saturday, April 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Dean is a very sweet and curious guy. He has made good friends with the other dogs, especially Cashew, as they both like to wrestle and chew on each other’s ears. Dean has been on multiple field trips and learning fun skills in the training center. Once he is...
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Dean has just joined us here on Vancouver Island, and we are very excited to get to know him. Yesterday was his first day here, and he came to class, where he was introduced to a few different volunteers. Who are looking forward to forming a relationship with him....
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Dean was SO excited to be here and was thrilled to be greeted by his friend Roan! He makes friends super fast. He is best friends with Pearl and Roan. Dean has proved to be quite a character! He is very excited to meet all dogs, and we are working on his excitement...
Wednesday, February 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Happy New Year everyone! I had a quiet New Year’s Eve. I didn’t even hear all the noise and fireworks around my house. My hooman’s had some kind of celebration and took me to a fancy restaurant! I sat under the table really quietly, and no one even...
Sunday, January 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
I got to go to lots of places this month. I went to see Santa, but he was busy! I went to the mall several times and was a pretty good boy. I still like to sniff a lot, but I am getting better in the stores! I really like Costco cause there are so many good smells in...
Thursday, December 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
I had a busy month. I really enjoy being busy. I love to work. I will do anything for kibble. I don’t get as much cause I got a little chunky! My hooman took me out a lot this month. I got to go to dinner with her and 5 of her friends. I was a good boy cause we...
Tuesday, November 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
I had a great month this month. I got to go to the sitter for two weeks while my hooman went to a faraway place called Hawaii. I first went to stay with a lovely lady named Kathy. She was really good to me and took me to a creek where I had fun! I was a pretty good...
Saturday, October 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Well it was a pretty chilled month for me. I did get some new benebones that I shared with my “brother from another mother”. I had the excitement of going through a car wash. I am not sure I liked it very much, but I didn’t get wet and was happy when...
Thursday, September 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
It has been a busy month for me. I went with my hooman when she gave blood. It took a long time, but I was a patient boy and watched to make sure they didn’t hurt her. It has been so hot this month with hardly any rain. My hooman’s daughter bought me a...
Monday, August 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
It was a quiet month. We had a good time on Canada Day though! Lots of kibble to celebrate! I was excited to be going to the mall to wander through and the trainers said I did a really good job! I was also excited to be in person class so I can see other PAD dogs and...
Friday, July 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
I was so happy to see the sunshine this month. I spent time relaxing this month as we went to Amica more to see my hoomans parents. My brother got a new bed, and I love to rest in it. It is soft and fluffy. He doesn’t mind too much. My hooman thinks I am...
Wednesday, June 1, 2022 | Calgary, Pupdates
Dean has had a quiet month. Since being neutered, he is starting to go out more, and his health is back to normal! He loves to lie in the sun on the deck (when the sun comes out!) He loves his new kong bones! He loves to lie at our feet and cuddle. Dean has turned...
Sunday, May 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
I turned 1 year old this month! I had a nice walk with my sister Edith on my birthday! I got some treats on my birthday too! I was neutered this month and did not like the collar or cone used to stop me from licking my incision. It was a quiet month at home, as I have...
Friday, April 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
I have had a fairly quiet month. I got to go and see my sitters Cyndy and Dave. I had a great time when I went to their house. I went for a bath before I went there as my hooman had been sick and wanted to make sure I was germ free. I was a little itchy afterwards,...
Tuesday, March 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Dean has been busy this month learning duration. He is becoming good with sit and down duration. We delivered Puppy Grams with Dean on Valentine’s Day. He has been spending more time at Amica with Poppa and tends to lie quietly at his feet. Very comforting for...
Tuesday, February 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Dean here -It has been a busy month! It snowed a lot, and I hurt one of my pads, so I had to wear boots to go outside. One day we had a full day out! We went on our first bus ride, seabus, restaurant and back home again. I did really well travelling on the bus and...
Saturday, January 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Dean has had a busy month getting ready for Christmas. He was away for three weeks in November so has worked hard to get back into the groove! He loves to go to the store and work on his basic skills. He wasn’t too sure about the “fake” dog. He would...
Wednesday, December 1, 2021 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
November was a very exciting time for Dean. His puppy raisers headed south for sunshine and golf, leaving Dean behind in rainy Vancouver with puppy sitters Shelley and Wes. Not only was Dean with new people, but he was the only dog in the house as his companion pet...
Monday, November 1, 2021 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
October was a busy month. My hoomans were getting ready for vacation! I am not going, but I get to go to a sitter for three weeks. At the end of Sept, I had to go to the hospital. As my hooman’s mom had a fall and needed stitches, I was a good boy and sat...
Friday, October 1, 2021 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Dean has been adjusting to the rain. He doesn’t like the rain and is hesitant to go out when it is raining unless Dexter (our pet dog) is enticing him to play. He has spent some time at the hospital in the emergency department due to a fall my mother had. He was...
