Tuesday, August 6, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
Gregarious Gherkin has got a job! He passed his pre-placement testing and has been matched with a client. Gherkin has been supported by an incredible village whose dedication deserves equal recognition: Breeder Caretakers: Sharlene Syer and Lee Magis Puppy-Raiser:...
Thursday, August 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
We are very excited to announce that Gherkin has been matched with a client! Way to go Gherkin! While Gherkin waits excitedly for his first day on the job, he has been spending time training on tricky things like taking off jackets and shoes, leaving his handler to...
Monday, July 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
We are very excited to announce that Gherkin has passed his pre-placement testing! Way to go, Gherkin! We look forward to seeing Gherkin begin his forever job as an amazing Mobility Service Dog! His trainer, Evelyn, and the PADS advanced training staff are very...
Saturday, June 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
Gherkin has been putting all his skills together this month to start prepping for his preplacement test! We have been connecting the dots with the skills and reducing his rate of reinforcement to help prepare him. Gherkin has also been loving the warmer weather. He is...
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
This month Gherkin has had a lot of field trips around the city to practice and proof all the new commands he has been learning. He is a total rock star and continually impresses everyone he is around. We are working hard on his retrieving and starting to learn...
Monday, April 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
Gherkin is really developing his skills this past month of advanced training. He always comes off his bed to work with enthusiasm and always has a “let’s go to work!” attitude. He is starting to develop his more specialized skills, like tug, close,...
Friday, March 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
Gherkin is really developing his skills this past month of advanced training. He always comes off his bed to work with enthusiasm and always has a “let’s go to work!” attitude. He is starting to develop his more specialized skills, like tug, close,...
Thursday, February 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
We kicked off the new year by doing all things retrieving with Gherkin! He is learning to pick up objects and generalize different materials, textures, shapes, sizes, etc! Although new things can sometimes be hard for him, he is always there to try again; he always...
Monday, January 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
We kicked off the holiday season with many field trips to the mall this month. With the busy time of year, it is perfect to test Gherkins’ skills in public. With the weather so nice this month, we have done many walks where Gherkin met some wooden reindeer!...
Friday, December 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
This month, Gherkin got to take a trip and explore the city of Edmonton! He even got to see an Oilers game with Puppy in Training Petra. He is a crowd favourite with his good looks and beautiful engagement. He has been learning some new things and picking them up at...
Wednesday, November 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
Gherkin is really settling in and getting into the fun parts of advanced training, where we focus on the basics and take those skills on the road. We are setting the foundations and building blocks to find his perfect career. We are also taking advantage of the rare...
Sunday, October 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
Gherkin has spent this month with an amazing sitter! They work hard each day to maintain Gherkin’s amazing skills and take him out while Calgary staff have been busy moving. Gherkin is a sweet and thoughtful boy who loves to be on standby for whatever his human...
Friday, September 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
We are excited to welcome Gherkin to our advanced training crew! Gherkin is a sweet boy who loves to be around his people and loves to train with his handler. His raisers have done an amazing job with Gherkin, and they should be very proud of him as he is a true...
Tuesday, August 1, 2023 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Well, that was a fun month! I went camping and got to hang out with many people and some other dogs (even though they were older and didn’t want to play as much as I did). I also “swam” in lots of different creeks and lakes, visited a bunch of new towns, rode on a...
Saturday, July 1, 2023 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Well, my regular people got back from vacation a couple of weeks ago, and we have been pretty busy ever since. We have done errands in many different types of stores, from small garden centers to big stores like Costco, and I think everyone was pretty impressed with...
Monday, May 1, 2023 | Okanagan, Pupdates
I have had lots of fun as spring has arrived in the Okanagan. I have been helping quite a bit in the yard as there seem to be lots to do out there. I have also gone for many fun hikes and playdates with my PADS and other doggy pals. I am showing good improvement in...
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 | Okanagan, Pupdates
This month I watched a parade where there were lots of dogs, horses, clowns and some super noisy sirens. I enjoyed it all and stayed super calm throughout it. The weather has allowed for plenty of romps in the snow, which I really enjoy! It seems you get lots of...
Wednesday, February 1, 2023 | Okanagan, Pupdates
I have heard that January is supposed to be a bit of a “blah” month, but I have really enjoyed myself. I love running in the snow, sniffing about and showing off my excellent recall – kibble included, of course. I am starting to find it a bit easier...
Sunday, January 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
We kicked off the holiday season with many field trips to the mall this month. With the busy time of year, it is perfect to test Gherkins’ skills in public. With the weather so nice this month, we have done many walks where Gherkin met some wooden reindeer!...
Sunday, January 1, 2023 | Okanagan, Pupdates
December was a busy month for me. First, I moved in with new people and had to get used to new spaces, places and routines. They tell me that I did very well! I went on lots of different walks and hikes, went out for lunch, went to a craft fair and even tried...
Tuesday, November 1, 2022 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Gherkin continues to be a very sweet, calm boy who is eager to learn. He has been on several outings to malls, grocery stores and restaurants, where he’s working hard on his “go in” with duration. He’s become very confident and comfortable on his errands. He is also...
Thursday, September 1, 2022 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Gherkin is a very sweet, calm pup with a gentle disposition. He is eager to learn and has enjoyed his outings on the hiking trails, restaurants, malls and grocery stores. He’s not sure about swimming yet, but he enjoys getting his ankles wet! He is currently working...
Sunday, May 1, 2022 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Along with my buddy PADS Aslan, we attended the opening night at the Starlight Drive-In. We get to hang out on the golf cart and meet the moviegoers. PS – I’m on the left Submitted by: Brian...
