Wednesday, May 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
Jax is a very sweet boy who is struggling with some health issues. The medical and training team has decided that with Jax’s ongoing pain management, it would be best for him to live a pet dog life where he can get the care he needs and not have the added complexity...
Monday, April 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
Jax has had an exciting month! Since he seems to have stabilized well on the medications, he is returning to more normal activities. He has been playing with his sitter’s friend’s dog, and they get along really nicely. He has also been going for longer...
Friday, March 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
This month, Jax has been patiently waiting to see the rehabilitation vet in Calgary. Luckily, they had a cancellation, so Jax could be seen earlier than expected! We are still in the process of waiting on some results and discussions from the medical team to decide...
Thursday, February 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
Jax has spent the month relaxing with his sitter and keeping things light. They are doing a wonderful job of keeping up his skills! Jax will be going to see a doggy physiotherapist to see if we can get him feeling a little more comfortable. Thanks to our wonderful...
Monday, January 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
Merry Christmas from Jax and the Advanced Training crew in Alberta! This month, Jax has been put on a medical hold as he is dealing with some back pain. He has moved to a long-term sitter in Calgary who has been enjoying spending some quiet and relaxing time with him....
Friday, December 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
We are so excited to welcome Jax into advanced training in Edmonton! This month, Jax has transitioned into a different trainer’s home in hopes that he can build a strong relationship with his primary trainer. We are hopeful that he will feel a little more...
Wednesday, November 1, 2023 | Calgary, Pupdates
This month has been wild with adventures. I still don’t love a 5 am wake-up but I’m starting to be a bit more accepting of an early start to the day. I am awake and ready for adventure by 6:30 now instead of 7 pm. I have been enjoying walks and have been busy out and...
Sunday, October 1, 2023 | Calgary, Pupdates
September has been the best month! I’m really getting into this camping deal. The smells are incredible and the mountains are beautiful. I’ve seen Mountain bikers, cows, ducks, dirt bikes, and even llamas. One evening I got to snooze while my family sat...
Friday, September 1, 2023 | Calgary, Pupdates
I’ve had quite an adventure this month. I went on a long car ride from BC with some friends and drove to Calgary. Then, I met new people and went to my Airbnb. My new peeps are a great family – two teens and two parents. I’ve been enjoying my time and Airbnb...
Tuesday, August 1, 2023 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Jax will be heading off to Advanced Training in a few weeks so we did his “Pre-Advanced Testing” at Home Alive Pet-store in Kelowna with our Trainer Tamara. Jax has to work on a 1-minute Stand duration, and a little less sniffing in the pet-food aisle, but...
Saturday, July 1, 2023 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Jax attended several social events in June. He joined the PADS group to march in the Pride Parade. (Kelowna) He was a very calming influence and shared the puppy bed with little PADS Peony. Jax had a play date with Tiller and PADS Texas, he enjoyed a dip in the pool...
Thursday, June 1, 2023 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Jax was joined by PADS Aslan, to visit students at Lavington Elementary School. We only stayed for a short visit, but the pups displayed great social manners. Jax got to join Grandma Milly on a Tulip Tour in a Coldstreat garden. He was very careful and didn’t...
Monday, May 1, 2023 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Jax continues to enjoy attending Lavington School where he spends time being a good listener while the students read him stories. My Aunt was thrilled to show Jax the new baby chicks at her care home in Kamloops. He is always a welcome addition and brightens the...
Saturday, April 1, 2023 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Jax joined several of the Okanagan PADS pups for a large Group Puppy Class, with Advanced Trainers Heather, Miranda, Evelyn and Tamara…working on Perch and Duration. Jax had his GDBart Assessment, and Miranda took photos of the way Jax sits with a lazy left hip....
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Jax got to experience some of the Vernon Winter Carnival events. He was fascinated by the big colourful hot air balloons and wasn’t even bothered when they made a loud whooshing noise. He was very curious about all the strange characters and sounds from the...
Wednesday, February 1, 2023 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Jax and PADS Caddy had a SPA Day at Vernon Total Pet. Nails trimmed, a good brushing and Oatmeal Shampoo. Jax was all nice and clean for his week with a new Puppy Raiser/Sitter, Jasmine and her family, January 18 – 25th. They really enjoyed having him. Jax...
Sunday, January 1, 2023 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Brrr!! December had some very cold days, and Jax was quite happy to wear his Booties to protect his paws from the ice and salt. We did some training indoors and at the Village Green Mall with PADS Caddy. Pups even had their picture taken with the Christmas Grinch. Jax...
Thursday, December 1, 2022 | Okanagan, Pupdates
JAX met little PADS Jelly when the pups joined us for an impromptu Bowling Social evening with PADS Heather Kidd at Lincoln Lanes, Vernon… JAX met all 6 of the newest puppies and most of the Okanagan pups for our mega Puppy Class. Lots of distractions with 20...
Tuesday, November 1, 2022 | Okanagan, Pupdates
October was another beautiful warm month. We even went for a swim in Kalamalka Lake, and the water wasn’t too cold. Our Okanagan puppy classes were held in Polson Park, where we worked on distractions. There were several other PADS dogs, lots of good sniffing in...
Saturday, October 1, 2022 | Okanagan, Pupdates
September weather has been awesome.. Jax went on a long hike to Cosen’s Bay, with my PADS Scotia, was pretty exciting when 6 horses came down the trail and went into the lake while we were swimming.. he was very curious, and quietly went over for a sniff.. Jax...
Thursday, September 1, 2022 | Okanagan, Pupdates
JAX has discovered several creeks and both Kalamalka and Okanagan Lake are good places to cool off during the Hot Okanagan days. He met 3 other labs while we were walking the Rail Trail along the lake. He watched them frolic in the water, then decided to join in the...
Monday, August 1, 2022 | Okanagan, Pupdates
JAX joined PADS Misty and PADS Misha for a Training Day at Orchard Park Mall, Kelowna… All the pups were very well mannered walking through the Mall. Jax settled nicely and was able to ignore the other pups and food scraps on the floor in the Foodcourt…...
Friday, July 1, 2022 | Okanagan, Pupdates
JAX got to hang out with the several PADS pups at the Total Pet sponsored event for PADS. He even got his picture taken with RICO, a PADS working dog. Jax enjoyed all the activity and people… JAX was pretty tired after the event. He was pretty happy to chill...
Wednesday, June 1, 2022 | Okanagan, Pupdates
JAX had a warm welcome to the Okanagan, where he met his Sponsor (Robert) at the Vernon Yacht Club. He displayed his bravery by walking down the metal boat ramp and onto the wharf. JAX was very curious about meeting my friend’s horse, he thought Ginger smelled...
