Tuesday, November 1, 2022 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
A big congratulations toΒ DerbyΒ and her new partner, who have worked hard to complete team training successfully! Derby works with her person in the Okanagan region. She helps her with everyday tasks such as opening doors, retrieving dropped items and turning lights on...
Saturday, October 1, 2022 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Derbyβs last month in advanced training has flown by! She has been working hard on learning tasks that are specific to her new client and keeping all of her skills sharp. Even though we have been working lots Derby has spent her spare time enjoying the last days of...
Thursday, September 1, 2022 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
We are very excited to announce thatΒ DerbyΒ has been matched with a client! Way to go, Derby Dog! Derby and her client will start team training in October. While she waits excitedly for her first day on the job, Derby has been spending time with her puppy raiser...
Monday, August 1, 2022 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Summer has started with a bang forΒ Derby. We are very excited to announce that Derby has passed her pre-placement testing. We eagerly look forward to seeing her begin her forever job as a Service Dog. Her trainer Miranda and the PADS advanced training staff are very...
Friday, July 1, 2022 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
June has been an exciting month, andΒ DerbyΒ is getting into the most exciting part of advanced training. Now that she has the basics under her belt, she’s been moving on to the fun skills in new places. We are also taking advantage of the warmer weather and...
Wednesday, June 1, 2022 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Spring has sprung on the Calgary side of the Rockies, and the whole advanced dog crew is very pleased to be taking advantage of the warmer weather and enjoying outings to our local parks and pathways. In this new season,Β DerbyΒ is focusing on learning new skills like...
Tuesday, February 1, 2022 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Derby’s New Year’s resolution is to just continue being her sweet and eager self – you shouldn’t change what is already perfect! January has been filled with lots of learning and exploring to help us find the perfect job for her. Right now, her...
Saturday, January 1, 2022 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
DerbyΒ heard that Santa might be coming this month, so she has been sure to be on her best behaviour! At the training centre, she has been working hard on her foundation skills for her future career and ensuring that she has only her best manners when she is in public...
Wednesday, December 1, 2021 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
We are excited to welcomeΒ DerbyΒ to our advanced dog crew! Derby is a sweet, fun, and motivated girl who loves working and playing in equal measures. Her raiser Chelsea Kovacs has done an amazing job with her obedience, and she should be very proud of this girl as she...
Wednesday, September 1, 2021 | Calgary, Pupdates
Hi, it’s Derby here. Wow! August was a great month for me (minus the smoke)! I spent the first two weeks at the cabin with my sitter, Bev. We walked lots, and I got to swim in the lake every day! I saw so many little animal friends and enjoyed watching them walk...
Sunday, August 1, 2021 | Calgary, Pupdates
Hello, it’s Derby here and wow did I have a great July! My summer month was action packed with many adventures! I enjoyed long walks and lots of water sports in beautiful British Columbia in the Columbia Valley. Paddle boarding was very relaxing and always fun....
Saturday, May 1, 2021 | Calgary, Pupdates
Derby has been on a puppy swap with me this month, while my pup Trek is staying with her puppy-raiser. Derby has settled nicely into our household routine and enjoys having a yellow lab friend, our pet dog Maui. She is also living with 4 cats and 3 guinea pigs, but...
Monday, March 1, 2021 | Calgary, Pupdates
For most of February, Derby and I have been taking it easy. When we didn’t have the cold snap, we were working on staying focused around difficult smells. During the cold snap, though, we spend a lot of time in her vest and walking around malls. This was good...
Monday, February 1, 2021 | Calgary, Pupdates
As this month was quite warm, Derby and I spent a fair amount of time downtown. We worked hard on moving away from and around distracting smells. This also gave Derby the ability to get used to different sounds, including loud cars, other people, and emergency...
Friday, January 1, 2021 | Calgary, Pupdates
December was an exciting month for Derby! I think she would agree…except for when she had to take a bath (that was probably the least fun) but afterwards she got a new toy! This Christmas break we went out to British Columbia and even though we had to social...
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 | Calgary, Pupdates
This month Derby and I worked on being comfortable around nail trimmers, off-leash recall, and loose leash walking.Β We found success in each! Derby is comfortable standing while getting her nails trimmed, and laying on her back as well. Since I have been training...
Sunday, November 1, 2020 | Calgary, Pupdates
This month was relaxing for Derby.Β She got spayed so she spent her time healing.Β When she was feeling better though, we worked on small tasks like sit, down, heel, and side. This way we could keep up with training without over-exerting her.Β Once she was fully...
Thursday, October 1, 2020 | Calgary, Pupdates
This month Derby and I finished our last day of work at Eagle Ranch Golf Course.Β The staff loved her and it was difficult to say goodbye because of how well we were treated there!Β I started online school which has given Derby practice with being in her kennel for...
Tuesday, September 1, 2020 | Calgary, Pupdates
This month started off with a bang!Β Derby and I attended our first boat concert in Invermere, BC.Β Performed by Brett Kissel and hosted by Brett Wilson, it was truly an experience to remember.Β Derby sat on my paddle board nicely the entire time and even took a nap.Β ...
Saturday, August 1, 2020 | Calgary, Pupdates
This month Derby learned the command “stand” and is now able to do it without needing my physical assistance.Β She has also been working hard on maintaining focus in distracting environments, such as when deer are around, or when shopping in the grocery...
Wednesday, July 1, 2020 | Calgary, Pupdates
This month Derby learned to sit still in a kayak and she enjoys standing on the front of a paddle board. We have worked extremely hard on productive play!Β Up until learning about what productive play was, she didn’t play for very long with us, but with much...
Monday, June 1, 2020 | Calgary, Pupdates
This month, we worked on the command “out”, making sure Derby turns around to face me each time she goes through the doorway.Β Β Submitted By: Chelsea...
Friday, May 1, 2020 | Calgary, Pupdates
April was the first month that I had Derby, so it was her getting used to my family and us getting used to her.Β We took her down to the Bow River a few times and found out she couldn’t swim….yet.Β She can swim now, though! Submitted By: Chelsea...
Sunday, March 1, 2020 | Calgary, Pupdates
I usually work from home but Iβve been working from our downtown office a couple of days a month. I brought Derby to work and, while the first day was overwhelming, she quickly settled into a routine and relaxed under my desk. Iβve been very impressed with her ability...
