Monday, February 5, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
It is with great sadness that we announce that Espresso passed away in the last week of January. Our medical team found a previously undetected health issue, and despite all their expert care, we were unable to get it under control.Β Espresso’s silly wiggles and...
Friday, December 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This month marked one year together. Espresso continues to have moments when she shows how she is maturing. In puppy class, she is starting to slow down and relax a bit. She is a sweet girl who likes to work and snuggle. Submitted by:Β Rachel...
Wednesday, November 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This was another good month of maturing for Espresso. At school, in the mornings when I have supervision she is happy to work on her duration downs. She is great about resting in her kennel when needed as sleep is important for her. She is always excited about going...
Sunday, October 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
September has included back to school and celebrating Espressoβs first birthday. With the return to school means more training opportunities for her as she has to focus in the hallways and settle at my desk. There are still times she just needs a good kennel nap...
Friday, September 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This month Espresso has been enjoying the summer break and showing little moments of maturing. She can listen to cues when out and is working on staying in a down for short durations. With the end of summer approaching, we have gone to school and she was able to...
Tuesday, August 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Espresso has enjoyed the first half of summer break and a nice change in pace. Once she finished her first heat it was great to get out to do some training and enjoy the outdoors. She has been great at settling at home in her kennel and x pen. She continues to...
Saturday, July 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
June was an exciting month at school for Espresso. She got some good pets from students as the year was coming to an end. She even joined our big school event with an extra long workday but got extra kennel naps. She had a few days with a sitter then shortly after...
Thursday, June 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This past month was mostly filled with going to work/school and joining me for a variety of outings, especially grocery shopping. Espresso has entered adolescence and getting rest is always important. She has done well with her kennel time at home and that is helpful...
Monday, May 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This month Espressoβs training has been developing nicely. Her favourite cue she learned was βtouchβ, where she touches her nose to my hand. She was quickly able to generalize touch to different environments and it is a helpful skill for her to move towards me. She is...
Saturday, April 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This March, Espresso and I enjoyed a nice change of pace during spring break. Then she was able to get in some rest days plus play days. She got reunited with a few siblings, and they had a great time running around. Once back to school, Espresso was better at resting...
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 | Pupdates
Espressoβs training is progressing well, and she definitely likes to work. We are working hard on her leash guided down. We practice that skill in the main hallway at school with the distraction of students around. Another round of importance is that she can stay calm...
Wednesday, February 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This month was filled with lots of growth for Espresso. She has been growing in her adult teeth and losing her baby teeth, and she even lost a couple at school. With all of the growing, she needs lots of rest. At school, she gets the best sleep in her kennel. She is...
Sunday, January 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
December was filled with lots of activity and growth for Espresso. She liked the snow when it was not too cold. She enjoyed Christmas activities and even napped in a kennel at my sisterβs house during busy family activities. For training, Espresso is working on...
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Help Fund My Training! #WOOF I'M SOCIALFacebookTwitterGoogle+ Espresso was raised and trained to provide life-changing independence to someone with a physical disability other than visual impairment or to work with a professional such as a teacher, psychologist...
Thursday, December 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This was a big month for Espresso as she left her mom and siblings to start puppy raising. Espresso is coming to work at a school with me. Everyone says how cute she is, but most of the students have to enjoy her from a distance. She spends most of her day sleeping in...
