Friday, December 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
Delightful Denali II has passed her pre-placement testing and been matched with a client! She will be a part of our big group of 2023 graduates, and we’re so thankful to her village for getting her to this point: Breeder Caretakers: Annelise & Emily Polman,...
Sunday, November 5, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
We are excited to have Denali II join us here on the Wet (….West) Coast. Denali has been having a great time since arriving here in mid-October. We are busy finalizing her client match; in the meantime, she has travelled on planes, ferries and automobiles! She...
Wednesday, November 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
We are very excited to announce that Denali II has passed her pre-placement testing! Way to go, Denali! We look forward to seeing Denali begin her forever job as an amazing PTSD Service Dog! Her trainers and the PADS advanced training staff are very grateful to the...
Sunday, October 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
This month, Denali II has been going on many field trips and taking her skills on the road! She is working on maintaining her alerting skills that will help her future client in public. On her days off, Denali loves to cuddle with her humans and go for walks with...
Friday, September 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
Denali II has been working really hard this month on cleaning up her skills to get ready for her future testing. Denali is so in tune with her handlers and loves to show off how well she can alert to stress signals. Denali is learning how to execute these skills in...
Tuesday, August 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
July means that we are really getting into the fun parts of advanced training, where we focus on the fun skills now that Denali has the basics under her belt. We are also taking advantage of the warm weather and enjoying taking training on the road to outdoor...
Saturday, July 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
Denali II is a huge fan of summertime because summertime means it’s off-leash park season! And while she is getting plenty of self-care doing the things she loves, like going for walks and playing in the lakes, rivers and ponds with her people, she is also...
Thursday, June 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
May has been a busy month for Denali II! She is really getting into the swing of things in Advanced Training and has been working hard on her skills, such as chin targeting, lateral movement and polite greetings. When she is not training, she likes to get the party...
Monday, May 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
We are excited to welcome Denali II to our advanced training crew! Denali is a sweet and cuddly girl who loves her people just as much as she loves kibble. Her raisers have done an amazing job with Denali, and they should be very proud of her as she is a true credit...
Saturday, April 1, 2023 | Calgary, Pupdates
A new black dog arrived last month. He is ok but hyper. He just wants to eat my face. And my legs. And my neck. Sometimes I convince him to nap in the sun with me, and we cuddle. The dog park is more fun now, although this dude eats a lot of sticks, my word. Male...
Sunday, January 1, 2023 | Calgary, Pupdates
December was a busy month. The human family has been sick…a lot, so I was not the best at making it to training because I have not yet been taught to drive myself. Soon, I am sure. In December, I watched a few World Cup games, and I accompanied the girl human to...
Thursday, December 1, 2022 | Calgary, Pupdates
This month I had what the humans call spay surgery. I call it human betrayal. I had a rough first night — I was quite sad and scared, but I received many cuddles. I was much better after that. My surgery shirt was pretty cozy and made me look extra adorable. I...
Tuesday, November 1, 2022 | Calgary, Pupdates
I had a very busy October. I spent a lot of time at the courthouse this month, (don’t worry, my human is NOT in trouble, she works there!) I was a very good girl, sitting quietly through several trials. I was not afraid of the glass elevators, and on lunch...
Thursday, September 1, 2022 | Calgary, Pupdates
I was a H.O.T girl this August. We learned I am pretty sensitive to the heat, so I had fewer dog park runs and more on-leash short walks. I attended provincial soccer finals with the fam-jam and was a hit with all the parents watching their kiddos. My family thinks I...
Monday, August 1, 2022 | Calgary, Pupdates
In July, my humans went on a trip and I got to hang out with Mike for a few days. We had a grand ol’ time. Mike took me to a climbing gym and I did great. He says I’m a real sweetheart. I also attended a few of the little human’s soccer games and I...
Friday, June 24, 2022 | Calgary, Pupdates
May was a big month for my humans and me. After a trip to the local dog wash, we realized I was experiencing my first heat. My humans made me wear a doggy diaper which I was not a fan of at first, although I got used to it because I am a good girl who likes to please...
Sunday, May 1, 2022 | Calgary, Pupdates
I continue to be a travellin’ girl. In April, my humans and I spent a long weekend in the Crowsnest Pass. I impressed my extended family with my sweet demeanour and good manners. I was a perfect gal as we explored the area and even managed to control myself in a...
Friday, April 1, 2022 | Calgary, Pupdates
Denali had a busy March. She had her first flights, and they were long ones! Calgary to Halifax (with a stopover) and back again (direct, phew). She was a perfect puppy on the trip and settled quickly under our feet on the plane. In Halifax, Denali had her first...
Wednesday, December 1, 2021 | Calgary, Pupdates
Little Denali is getting to the point where she looks like a grown up but has the body of a puppy still. We’ve been spending more time exploring the outdoors to burn off some of the puppy energy that she still holds on to and Denali has been lucky enough to meet...
Monday, November 1, 2021 | Calgary, Pupdates
Denali has been really coming along lately with her loose lease walking and confidence with new experiences. There is nothing that makes Denali happier than going to the park with her friends, and although the snow has already started, we are enjoying the fall...
Wednesday, September 1, 2021 | Calgary, Pupdates
Denali and I have been all over the place in the past month. From a condo meeting to the grocery store and several times to the post office, Denali is really coming along in her training. I’m happy to report Denali has been quick to learn that her bed is the best...
Sunday, August 1, 2021 | Calgary, Pupdates
It’s been my first month with Denali, and she’s already getting with the program. Our daily walks around the neighbourhood have introduced her to new people, places and smells. We always stop off at the local park so she can play on the rocks and get treats for...
Monday, June 21, 2021
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