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Gambit | August 2020

Gambit | August 2020

August has been a busy month! Gambit has been back in cape a few times and even attended a hockey camp where it was really loud and cold. We took a trip up to the cabin and spent some time relaxing. We have been moving a lot with the ‘Get your move on with...
Gambit | July 2020

Gambit | July 2020

We have been working on loose leash walking with Gambit and making good progress. He can walk with a flat collar along routes that are familiar to him, but we are still working on new areas which meant lots of hiking in new places this month. Gambit was also lucky...
Gambit | June 2020

Gambit | June 2020

Gambit has become quite the model as his raiser dad is taking photography classes. In June, we explored New Westminster and Steveston and got quite the array of photos. We could not let the 40th Anniversary of Terry Fox’s passing go by without some recognition,...
Gambit | May 2020

Gambit | May 2020

Due to COVID-19, Gambit has had a major change in lifestyle. He was used to taking Skytrain to work everyday. With his new raisers, Gambit is learning how to stay chill when a bear crosses his path and what to do when Canadian Geese form a roadblock. Submitted By:...
Gambit | April 2020

Gambit | April 2020

Gambit has enjoyed staying with his sitters this past month where he got to explore the trails and streets in Port Coquitlam. He has gotten along well with the two cats who tolerate his presence. We have been working on loose leash walking and dog distraction as well...
Gambit | March 2020

Gambit | March 2020

Gambit is such a smart, sneaky dog. He always keeps his raisers on their toes. While he is high energy, he calms down almost immediately when being sung to. His favourite song is ‘You are my sunshine’. When he hears it, he’ll snuggle in for puppy...
Gambit | February 2020

Gambit | February 2020

Gambit has had a very busy February with his raisers being away for some of it. He jumped from sitter to sitter for a couple weeks and we were always told that he had great house manners. Right now, he is working on ‘engage, disengage’ and has an excellent...
Gambit | January 2020

Gambit | January 2020

Gambit has had a fun month! He was with a few different sitters while we have been busy with work. Enjoying time with sitters is a great socialization opportunity. He also loved the oh so many snow days this month! Submitted By: Sheena...
Gambit | December 2019

Gambit | December 2019

He discovered Christmas! Gambit spent the holidays with sitters and has experienced busy rooms of people, Christmas trees and other pets. He’s working on standing from a sit, holding that sit without breaking the cue and being calm during nail trims .. which he...
Gambit | November 2019

Gambit | November 2019

This month Gambit went ice skating for the first time and did a fantastic job with a bunch of new distractions. He is also making huge improvements in his manners around the office, getting better and better at settling every day. Gambit is now a regular at the E-Comm...
Gambit | October 2019

Gambit | October 2019

This month while at a volunteering session with the 911 call centre, Gambit found Kolton’s on-site pup toys and carried one around for a portion of the evening. He has done well going on outings, especially to the grocery store. Submitted By: Sheena...
Gambit | September 2019

Gambit | September 2019

Gambit has had a great month full of new experiences! He has been in new environments such as elementary schools and hospitals. He engaged with children who were having a bad day, leaving them calmer. Submitted By: Sheena...
Gambit | August 2019

Gambit | August 2019

Gambit’s working on perfecting loose-leash walking and dog distraction. We went camping this month and he loved sniffing all the nooks that the campsite had to offer! Submitted By: Sheena/Paul...
Gambit | July 2019

Gambit | July 2019

We have had a great first month!Β  Β We visited lakes and he had his first trip to Crescent Beach last week – Gambit enjoys playing in the water!Β  When not enjoying nature, he has figured out that the water in his water-bowl at home moves around as well if he...
Gambit | June 2019

Gambit | June 2019

This month Gambit left his litter mates and came to live with Sheena and Paul.Β  Somehow he seems twice as big everyday!Β  In his first few short weeks he has been fantastic at ignoring temptation at the supermarket, visited a lake in the woods, chilled out at the...