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, 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, 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...
Tuesday, February 1, 2022 | Okanagan, Pupdates
January has been a positive month for Ky and a real joy for those around him. At 6 months old, Ky is growing from a cute puppy to a sweet, early adolescent. He continues to do puppy things like carrying bath & shoe mats or his own mat from all over the house...
Saturday, January 1, 2022 | Okanagan, Pupdates
December is a month of joy, and Ky has certainly been spreading joy! From the time he wakes up, well, after breakfast, of course. He pulls his mat from his kennel and starts to play. Ky brings joy so naturally to those around him through his visits to the community. ...
Wednesday, December 1, 2021 | Okanagan, Pupdates
What a difference a month makes! Ky is now a full-fledged member of the neighbourhood. He has both two and four-legged admirers. His two-legged admirers often comment on how much he has grown. And has he ever grown! From 24 pounds in October to 36 pounds now....
Monday, November 1, 2021 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Ky is progressing well; the key achievements so far are; 1. He answers to his name, will sit on command, stand and do a down. 2. He goes to his mat when commanded and also into his kennel. 3. He will stay in his kennel when the door is opened until a command to...
