Wednesday, March 27, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Kind Ky is pleased to announce that he’s got a job! He couldn’t have gotten to this important milestone without all the people who helped him along the way: Breeder Caretaker: Sandra Koziol Puppy-Raisers: Marilyn Harris & Robert Flood, and Nicole...
Friday, March 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This February, Ky is practising for his pre-placement testing! He has been diligently working on his foundations, basic obedience, and loose-leash walking. He is currently with an advanced sitter on Vancouver Island. In March or April, he will return to the Lower...
Thursday, February 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Ky has gone on many field trips this month to restaurants, malls, and the dog park, among others. His training continues, and he loves to learn! He also enjoyed the snowfall earlier this month and played and played with his roommates in the snow. Skills being...
Monday, January 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Ky had a great holiday season and is now back at it and continuing to learn more and more about his future career. He is getting more comfortable with the power chair, and his skills have continued to improve. Skills being learned: Opening doors Working on: Walking...
Friday, December 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Ky has been working hard and practicing a lots around a wheelchair. He has been learning how to maneuver around a power chair and a manual chair and seems like a natural around these pieces of mobility equipment. Skills being learned: Skills around wheelchairs Working...
Sunday, October 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Ky has been showing great interest in engaging with his handler and continues to learn lots of different skills. He has visited dog parks, malls, and the lower mainland this past month, where he has been showing off his new behaviours and abilities to others in the...
Friday, September 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Ky has been maturing very nicely over the past few weeks and has filled out physically. He has become a very strong and agile dog on top of learning how to behave at his absolute bestest no matter where we go. We are still exploring different options for his career...
Tuesday, August 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Ky enjoys the summer weather and has been visiting different parks around the island. He especially loves going to Colliery Dam, where there is an off-leash dog park where he can swim and meet new friends. Skills being learned: Loose leash in high-distraction...
Saturday, July 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Ky has been spending lots of time having a blast learning new skills. It is still too early to tell if he will make it all the way, but he certainly shows lots of promise. We are working hard on his ability to maintain focus in high-distraction environments. We hope...
Thursday, June 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
KY continues to work on his cues, durations, dog distractions, and meet and greets. We had several field trips to Costco, grocery stores, pharmacies, car dealerships, Canadian Tire, Lowe’s, Walmart, and restaurants. He also accompanied us to the play “Come...
Monday, May 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Ky worked on core cues, loose leash walking, durations, meet & greets, checking in, and learnt “up” and “my lap,” He is doing nicely. He had many field trips: grocery stores, pharmacies, Canadian Tire, the mall and restaurants. Ky also went...
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Ky was very excited to greet us when he got out of the car after his road trip from the Okanagan. He made fast friends with York and Caddy (his buddy who also travelled from the Okanagan), as Ky is very easy to befriend. Ky did not have a bunkmate for his first few...
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Ky arrived in Sooke on Vancouver Island on March 1st. Dylan II and Ky are getting to know each other and working on their cues. There will update further at the end of March. Submitted by: Don, Advanced Training...
Sunday, January 1, 2023 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Ky loves winter and enjoys a good run in the snow. He had some fun times with his little buddy Benny. He really got into the holiday spirit in his Santa hat. Submitted...
Thursday, December 1, 2022 | Okanagan, Pupdates
There’s been a few highlights for Ky this month: Hurray for snow! Ky loves winter and the opportunity to lick up and dance in the fresh stuff. Another thrill was going to a local high school and meeting students. Ky is a big dog, yet his calm, kind demeanour...
Tuesday, November 1, 2022 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Ky has been enjoying autumn. With the cooler temperatures, this 14-month-old, 70-pounder prefers the cooler days and nights. Ky is noticeably more mature. It’s easier for him to wait on his mat, one of his favourite times of the day (breakfast and dinner of course!),...
Saturday, October 1, 2022 | Okanagan, Pupdates
It’s been a busy month for Ky. He’s stayed with a few puppy sitters and each time adapted well to his new surroundings. In some of the homes there were other PAD’s dogs, which helped Ky learn to deal with his dog distraction. Although Ky continues to be sociable and...
Thursday, September 1, 2022 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Ky has focussed on his work-life balance this month. He gets up early (5:30 or 6:00) to avoid the heat. Ky gets his playtime in at the park and the lake. All this energy requires a nap and then off to do errands, lunch with his people or a puppy class. Then, of...
Monday, August 1, 2022 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Happy Birthday Ky! A few fun facts about this gentle, kind dog: – He rarely barks. The last time was a few weeks ago, when he saw his boxer buddy “ Cruise,” from across the street. Ky’s bark was more like a greeting. Woof! – Ky’s favorite toy is a Kong...
Friday, July 1, 2022 | Okanagan, Pupdates
It’s hard to believe that Ky is now eleven months old. He is still filled with his fun-loving puppy character. However, his body is amazingly strong, especially when he sees other dogs. At this stage of his development, it’s natural for him to want to play. However,...
Wednesday, June 1, 2022 | Okanagan, Pupdates
We are sitting Ky for a couple of weeks. He has been to lots of new places for him. Ridden in a handicapped elevator, which was a bit different for him. They are not as smooth as regular. Two visits to the mall, a couple walks along the waterfront where there are lots...
Sunday, May 1, 2022 | Okanagan, Pupdates
At nine months, Ky has a puppy heart and a grown-up body. Ky has two distinct personalities; playful puppy and service dog in training. As a playful pup, he tosses his toys around the house and loves his off-leash time. As a service dog in training, Ky is very mellow...
Friday, April 1, 2022 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Although still being a puppy at heart, at 8-months, Ky is looking and behaving more like an adult dog. He easily performs basic commands like sit, stand, down and roll. The focus is more on loose leash walking and non-verbal commands, which he’s mastering. The puppy...
Tuesday, March 1, 2022 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Ky is now seven months old. It’s hard to believe he was the little puppy we brought home only five months ago. For comparison, one of the pictures is of Ky at two months old. Wow, has he grown! Ky also sleeps less and has graduated to a larger kennel. He...
