Jewel | June 2020

Jewel | June 2020

I had a lot of fun hikes this month and spent some time in the water, which I really enjoy. I also got some great exercise, going for short runs with Nigel. I get tired after a few minutes, so we always stop and relax when I need to. I have been biting a lot of wood...
Jewel | May 2020

Jewel | May 2020

I saw a lot of dogs on the Seawall this month!  I am getting so good at staying with Nigel as he walks and not stopping or slowing down to greet other dogs.  When another dog approaches, I usually look up at Nigel and he gives me a treat from time to time. I have been...
Jewel | April 2020

Jewel | April 2020

I had a lot of fun learning a new cue this month, “bed.” I am used to using the cue “settle,” so it was a bit of a challenge at first, but of course I picked it up in just a few tries. Now, I will travel from far away and lay on my bed when I...
Jewel | March 2020

Jewel | March 2020

I have gotten better and better at the stand cue as the month has progressed! I can now stand for over three minutes while waiting for the release cue! I do think that being around all the other puppies in class makes things more difficult for me, but I will try to...
Jewel | February 2020

Jewel | February 2020

I met so many fun and kind people this month. I attended an event at SFU and the Salvation Army where I behaved so well. I was very relaxed at both events and liked the pets I was getting from so many people. I am having some challenges getting on buses and this...
JEWEL | JANUARY 2020

JEWEL | JANUARY 2020

I am getting better and better, every day, at “Go In.” I go where I am asked and I stay there until it’s time to go. I have been putting on my brakes, from time to time. Once I have done my business, I get back to walking at the right pace and...
Jewel | December 2019

Jewel | December 2019

I have very exciting (and a little bit scary) news. I am going to a new raiser today. He lives near Rogers Stadium so I am going to be a city girl instead of a suburban one. I’m going to have lots of new experiences. I know I’ll miss my current raiser but...
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Help Fund My Training! #WOOF I'M SOCIALFacebookGoogle+ Jewel was being raised and trained to provide life-changing independence to someone with a physical disability other than blindness or to work with a professional such as a teacher, psychologist or victim...