Tuesday, December 1, 2020 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Esme turned two years old in November! She had a very Happy Birthday. Even though she wasn’t able to have a big party due to Covid safety protocols, she still enjoyed a quiet celebration at home being showered with gifts and treats. Submitted by: Team...
Sunday, November 1, 2020 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
October is upon us and the days are getting shorter. Esme is soaking up as much daylight as she can, even if it means taking an “evening” walk at 5pm. Halloween means trying on lots of costumes for one of her co-raiser’s amusement. Esme was a lion...
Thursday, October 1, 2020 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Esme has been working hard on cleaning up her positioning for side, heel, and here cues. She’s continuously practicing good manners when she gets to play with other dogs in her down time. Pictured below is Esme enjoying a walk with PADS Sprout and PADS Dervish....
Tuesday, August 11, 2020 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Esme kicked off the start of July by celebrating Canada Day at a lake. She hasn’t swam since last summer and boy did she miss the water. She also visited Science World and explored the exhibits at a safe physical distance from the other guests. She is also...
Wednesday, July 1, 2020 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Esme finished her 2nd heat this month, which means she is free to hit the trails again. She enjoys practicing her recall skills while on the trails and it is especially challenging when there are other dogs off-leash as well. Esme has really become a “creature...
Monday, June 1, 2020 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Esme is continuing to enjoy a break from going out into the public because of COVID. Even though she’s staying home, she is working hard on foundation skills such as “bed”, where she gets treated for going to her bed. She has also strengthened her...
Friday, May 1, 2020 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Esme has spent April staying home and staying safe. She can’t wait to hit up her favourite parks and trails again when things return to normal. For now, the new normal is homeschooling and learning to chill at home. To keep her brain in tip top shape, her...
Wednesday, April 1, 2020 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Because of Covid-19, this month Esme has been doing most of her training at home. She’s been working on cleaning up her “Heel”, “Side”, “Down”, and “Stand” commands. She wears her cape each day and spends time...
Wednesday, April 1, 2020 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Esme has been enjoying most of this month taking a break from her cape and chilling out at home. She’s learning to adjust to a different pace of life and how to not get stuck in a routine. She’s still practicing her cues at home. Lately, she’s been...
Sunday, March 1, 2020 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Esme is working on better duration with her sit, down, stand, and chin cues. She is also learning how to turn off and settle when in public. She continues to visit E-Comm regularly to help their staff de-stress. It’s also a good training opportunity for her to...
Sunday, March 1, 2020 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Esme had many adventures this month; Maplewood Farms, attending a Musical at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre and the Pet Lover’s Show. She provided de-stressing for SFU students and EComm employees this month, as well as being a PADS ambassador at the New Raiser...
Saturday, February 1, 2020 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
2020 has started off well for Esme. She stayed up until midnight on New Year’s Eve and rang in the New Year. Esme has enjoyed the snow that we have had. She was a bit of a princess about being cold in the beginning (who can blame her) but once she got together...
Wednesday, January 1, 2020 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Esme has been working hard on learning the difference between Heel and Side. She is also working on controlling her food impulse and being patient when in duration sits and downs. Esme had a wonderful Christmas break filled with plenty of off leash trail walks at...
