Tuesday, October 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
The end of summer has brought us closer to Turn In than ever, and we are still practising our skills in public and bringing joy where we go. Breads are some of Judi’s favourites, and she and Indy checked out a new local bakery where everyone wanted a piece of...
Sunday, September 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
August was a very chill month for Indy & her family – mostly because her raiser, Judi, broke some ribs mountain biking. While that was unfortunate, it forced Judi to think about training in a different way. We spent some quality off-leash time (as any...
Thursday, August 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
July has been a whirlwind – what happened?? Ah, the heat, frying all our brains! Not Indy’s favourite, but have found ways to stay cool. Had a great outing to the VSO Symphony in the Park at Deer Lake, chillin’ on a blanket with the rest of the GVRD...
Monday, July 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
The big news for Indy this month was a swap, kind of. PADS Aang’s raiser was going on vacation & needed a sitter. Heidi was willing to sit, but needed a dog that would be ‘solid’ at her work, & Judi – well she was up for anything. So...
Saturday, June 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
May was a busy month for Indy in addition to her regular out & about as a PADS pup; she had vaccinations at the Burnaby Campus – always exciting as there is plenty to see & sniff. She tried holding her enthusiasm, but the joy was hard to contain! Indy is...
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Indy continues to explore her world, learning new things & practicing old.Β Regular outings to the grocery store or Home Depot seem a breeze as she knows whatΒ is expected. Although her raiser wasn’t first keen on the ‘all dogs welcome’ policy...
Monday, April 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Big milestone this month as Indy was spayed. The biggest challenge was keeping her calm & quiet for recuperation – by day 2 (of 14) she was ready to GO! Since running/physical activities were on hold, we spent some time with ‘brain games’ that...
Friday, March 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This month brought a new member into our household, a student from Chile. Indy has had no problems with this adjustment – just one more person for pets & tug of war! Indy also got to explore her artistic side at our Valentine’s Day class & painted...
Thursday, February 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Indy turned 1 year old this month, so now she is a big girl! She had the pleasure of being at a sitter for the actual day who knows a lot of Indy’s extended family – it was nice to hang with PADS Rolo & Mara as well as her Dad, PADS Cleat’s...
Monday, January 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
December was a busy month, as it is for most people. Indy had the opportunity to work on her dog distraction at Lafarge Lake a number of times as we walked around the lit path numerous times – a great photo op in the igloo! We even ‘worked’ at...
Friday, December 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
November was not a busy month for Indy because she came into her first heat! It was a new experience for both pup & raiser, but Indy was a champ – her energy level stayed the same throughout, but she became a little more lovey-dovey. Judi must have had a...
Wednesday, November 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
It has been a busy month for both Indy and her raiser Judi. Indy had a sit early in the month while Judi went to NYC – thank you Donna Short for taking Indy out and about to see some Hallowe’en festivities and decorations; Indy handled them like a champ!...
Sunday, October 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Indy continues to warm our family’s hearts and be a great companion. My son started high school this year & his favorite thing is seeing Indy’s entire body wagging to welcome him home! She also had her longest sit with new sitter Amy, which was a great...
Friday, September 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
August was a busy month for Indy; she had a number of firsts. Until recently she had not shown any interest in water, but on a walk at Buntzen, after my partner jumped in for a swim, it didn’t take much coaxing from her favourite playmate to give it a try. Her...
Tuesday, August 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Indy has had a busy month with multiple sits, with some sitters having other pets to play with & practice calm behaviour & impulse control! We have also had the pleasure of walking with other PADS (thx Shadow & Morena) friends to further work on recall...
Saturday, July 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Indy & her raiser had a busy month! She had her 4-month walk-through and did a fantastic job staying focused and not getting spooked by anything (fortunately, there were no other dogs at Home Depot that time!). On to ‘dog distraction’ – had help...
Thursday, June 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
It was a busy month with appointments (medical, social) & a new sitter. Indy had her first real bath at Bosley’s which was made tolerable by having lots of high-value treats – we decided to skip the dryer as it was a bit overwhelming! Indy also had a...
Monday, May 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Successes – sleeping through the night!Challenges – just cuz it’s concrete, doesn’t mean toilet! Sorry, Home Depot. :)Saw a butterfly today; mesmerizing! Had a painting mishap & now I have a black ‘c’ shape (fading!) on my left...
Saturday, April 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
