Friday, April 1, 2022 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
It’s starting to feel like Spring! The warmer weather means Houston II is getting to spend more time outside, and he’s making the most of it! He plays every day with the other Advanced Dogs and basks in the sunlight between training sessions. Houston has...
Tuesday, March 1, 2022 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
What a big month February was for me, Houston II! I was turned into Advanced Training and landed on Emma’s string. My month was all about meeting my new temporary family, learning about life on the farm, and having tons of fun balancing “work” and...
Tuesday, February 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
HAPPY NEW YEAR, EVERYBODY! I’m walking into 2022 with real pep in my step because of some very exciting news… I’m going to Advanced Training! Whooo! My raisers said when they got my turn-in notification, they felt all kinds of things. They were...
Saturday, January 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Happy Holidays! I had a very busy month, and my people are so proud of me! I was a good boy at many events including a work party at an outdoor Christmas Market, the Vandusen Festival of Lights, and for multiple big holiday walks through Central AND Stanley Park. I...
Wednesday, December 1, 2021 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
What a fun month!!! My raisers decided to do something really, really special this month and took me to the puppy beach! We think it might be the last swim of the season, and I made sure to make the most of it. I ran, I played, but most importantly of all, I showed...
Monday, November 1, 2021 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Boo! Happy Halloween, everybody! I hope you got lots and TREATS and not so many TRICKS this month, hehe. I had such a fun time…I went to a pumpkin patch and met a HORSE! I helped my people carve pumpkins. I went through my very first carwash (it felt like a...
Friday, October 1, 2021 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
I’m 2 years old this month!!!!!! My people are amazed by what a big boy I am now 🙂 I did lots of fun events this month AND had a great birthday. At the start of the month, I went to the PNE and saw lots of strange, big animals. The llamas were more interested in...
Wednesday, September 1, 2021 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Woah, what a month! I had a very exciting time…some GREAT and some not so great, gosh, but overall I’m feeling good now! The GREAT was going to spend some time with my favourite sitters ever and going on a big adventure! I went on a hike, helped with the...
Sunday, August 1, 2021 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Happy Summer! I’ve been having a blast! When it’s not too hot I’ve been going on lots of walks in Central Park- my brother Beans even joined me for one. I went on a picnic with friends and was a very good boy- my people have been very impressed with...
Thursday, July 1, 2021 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Wow, feels like the start of summer! I’ve been having a great time going on walks, working on my LLW, and sometimes (if I’m a good boy) visiting the puppy park!! I went hardware shopping, went duck-spotting ( I was very nice and just sat and watched them,...
Tuesday, June 1, 2021 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Hi! I had a fun, sunny May. My favourite part of the month was meeting up with some fellow PADS puppies and practicing our skills together. We worked on hind-leg awareness, puppy distractions, and side/heel. It was hard work, but I was so happy to see my friends. I...
Tuesday, June 1, 2021 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
It feels like spring!! I had a great start to the month and enjoyed Easter and going on picnics in the park with my people. They told me it’s time to garden, so I got to go on a trip to the local nursery! It was pet-friendly. And I saw lots of little dogs ( two even...
Thursday, April 1, 2021 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
I had a Walk-and-Talk with my trainer this month! It was very exciting, and I got to show off all my skills in a mall. I haven’t been to one in ages, but I think I did very good! I got lots of treats and praise. I’ve been working on my recall at the puppy...
Monday, March 1, 2021 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Happy Valentines Month! I’m fully recovered from my big surgery, and had a great month with my humans. I am feeling so well rested and am really showing off my new chillness with some great LLW and interaction around other dogs outdoors! I even got to visit with...
Monday, February 1, 2021 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Big news… I got neutered this month!!! I am feeling better every day and adjusting to my days wearing a cone. I am excited when I am all healed up and able to jump and run with my puppy pals again. Earlier this month, before my vet appointment, I hung out with...
Friday, January 1, 2021 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Merry Pawmas!!! I hope everyone was good and got lots of gifts from Santa like me! I enjoyed the holiday break with my people and kitty step-brother Beans. We went to the puppy park, practiced recalls, and got lots of fun walks in. I got to experience the Christmas...
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Woof! November just flew by for me. I had some very exciting PADS events this month, including my GDBart exam and an eye exam! I was very excited to be back on PADS campus… there’s so many awesome puppy smells there!!! I had fun with my people taking...
Sunday, November 1, 2020 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Boo! Happy Halloween Month!! This might be my favourite season yet… there’re so many colourful leaves on the ground and lots of fun treats and tricks! I dressed up with my human as a clown, and got to explore my neighborhood and see lots of strange new...
Thursday, October 1, 2020 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME! I turned one year old this month, yay!!! I had a PAWESOME birthday. I went to the dog beach with my new friend PADS Cosmo, I got lots of treats and toys, and got my very own homemade birthday cake! Before that, I helped finish fundraising for...
Monday, September 14, 2020 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Woof, it’s been a hot summer! I’ve enjoyed lounging inside and working on my house manners, followed by nice evening walks! Did you know I’m currently doing walks in Central Park to raise money for PADS MOVE? My team is called Houston’s...
Tuesday, August 11, 2020 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Oh my gosh! Talk about a busy summer! My humans were moving homes and then participated in a puppy swap, so I got to spend time with some lovely sitters this month. I strolled around the mall, went on some big hikes, and got to go to the beach! I had so much fun...
Wednesday, July 1, 2020 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
June was an amazing month for me to have some new experience with awesome sitters! Thanks so much to Patti Bee and TeaNa Lee, who respectively took me at the beginning and the end of the month. I got to swim in the ocean, see beavers (whoa!), play with lots of other...
Monday, June 1, 2020 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Hello from Houston! I’ve had a great month practicing lots of good at home behaviour as my human and I continue to work from home. My barking and whining has gotten much better, I’m working on distance and duration for my cues, and I’m even learning...
Friday, May 1, 2020 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
It’s my first full quarantine month! This has been a great time for me to learn some strong indoor manners. Everyday my person “goes to work” by travelling all the way to the computer room ( hehe ). While they’re there I practice settling and...
