Sunday, May 1, 2022 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Levi has been matched as an Accredited Facility Dog with his client. Congratulations to everyone who worked so hard to get this boy ready for his career. Levi is in team training and is already a monumental help to many. We look forward to hearing many stories at...
Tuesday, March 1, 2022 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Levi has been with a different sitter this past month and is having some great new experiences, including going to a hockey game and living with two cats. Levi is so easy to live with and has such a beautiful soul. He continues to keep his obedience sharp and has...
Tuesday, February 1, 2022 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Levi is continuing his quest for the perfect career and handler. Some field trips have been limited because of COVID-19 public health orders, but we do what we can. He is definitely more of an introvert than an extrovert and prefers quiet one-on-one interactions to...
Saturday, January 1, 2022 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Levi is now well settled in and enjoying his training and advanced sitters. He has a pleasant sweet disposition that will be wonderful to be around no matter what job he chooses. He likes living with other dogs but does prefer when the dogs are more chill. We are...
Wednesday, December 1, 2021 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
We are excited to welcome Levi into Advanced Training! Levi was happy to arrive on Lisa’s string with pal Sonar as support, and they were inseparable. Levi found the newness a little overwhelming at first but now has found a lot of joy in training and playing with...
Monday, November 1, 2021 | Okanagan, Pupdates
October included a visit to Vancouver Island, meaning a trip on the ferry. The sun was shining, and the seas were calm, so it was an easy crossing. I slept most of the way except for our walkabouts, where we met lots of people wanting to know about PADS. We stayed in...
Friday, October 1, 2021 | Okanagan, Pupdates
In September, I helped my raisers at the dentist and at a hearing test. I sat quietly and listened to all the strange sounds. I was lucky to spend some time with Amora, a 9-month old PADS dog from the Valentine litter. She lives in Calgary, and she and her raisers...
Wednesday, September 1, 2021 | Okanagan, Pupdates
We had an exciting August! After we took the big, big ferry to Comox, we spent 4 days in Vancouver. That place is busy and so much traffic. I enjoyed the Van Gogh exhibit! The loud music and flashing lights did not bother me much at all. I was ready for a power nap...
Sunday, August 1, 2021 | Okanagan, Pupdates
I had a pretty exciting July. As well as our usual hikes, we had a small outside birthday party for Steve, a BBQ with a precious little baby whom I was very respectful of and spent a week in Vernon swimming in the lake and playing with my buddy Shady. I am not a big...
Thursday, July 1, 2021 | Okanagan, Pupdates
June was hot! We did some fun hikes earlier in the month and enjoyed the dog beach during the hot, hot days. Steve and Michelle enjoy paddle boarding so one will go for a paddle while I hang out with the other at Cedar Creek dog beach. It’s a great place to cool...
Saturday, May 1, 2021 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Fields trips for Levi this month included: Home Hardware, Pet Smart, Art Lover’s Gallery, Superstore, Michaels and a few Kelowna patios for lunch. We hiked nearly every day and are working on his shaping skills for backing up and stand. Levi is such a lovable,...
Thursday, April 1, 2021 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Levi enjoyed 4 days in Vernon while we assisted friends with renovations. He listened to power tools without being bothered and snoozed while we were painting and moving furniture. Levi met a robotic cat that meows and purrs, and that caught his attention, but he was...
Monday, March 1, 2021 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Levi enjoyed many field trips this month including a visit to Mt. Boucherie Secondary School in Kelowna. We shared the story of PADS, visited a number of classrooms, libraries and social areas. Levi was very calm with the students and enjoyed the students’ and...
Monday, February 1, 2021 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Levi had a busy January for pandemic times. We have been shopping, lunched out and visited two retirement homes. Everyone was masked-up and following social distancing protocol. These retirement homes encourage pet and service dogs-in-training visits and Levi spread...
Friday, January 1, 2021 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Levi enjoyed an active December. We went hiking a number of times, a few times with other PADS people/dogs so the dogs could play together and practice their manners. Levi never tires of the outdoors and loves to frolic in the fresh snow. We had a quiet Christmas,...
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Levi has been enjoying hikes in the Okanagan and is building strength in his legs and back end. He loves to run through the hills after an obedience session. His recall is strong and we continue to polish his house manners. He enjoys a kong with a frozen banana inside...
Sunday, November 1, 2020 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Levi is a loving calm dog, now at 16 months. He walks closely beside me on and off leash. He does enjoy sitting close to our 25 year old cat but will leave him alone, as well as the cat food. What a star! He goes for long walks most days and prefers the sun as...
Wednesday, April 1, 2020 | Okanagan, Pupdates
We are working on “heel” as well as “side” and he is improving a lot. In the mornings, Levi is very rambunctious so we simmer down by playing “mine” and “yours”. He is so lovable, I really enjoy sitting on the floor with...
Saturday, February 1, 2020 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Levi had a great visit to the Cedar Creek Winery this month. Submitted By: Brian...
Tuesday, January 7, 2020 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Levi got to spend some time with Assistance Dog Rico. It’s fun to learn from your peers. Submitted By: Brian...
Sunday, December 1, 2019 | Okanagan, Pupdates
This month Levi visited a sitter in North Vernon. He loved his “staycation”. Submitted By: Brian...
Friday, November 1, 2019 | Okanagan, Pupdates
This month Levi got to meet his naming sponsors – deb’s Style Loft – in Salmon Arm. Submitted By: Brian...
Tuesday, October 1, 2019 | Okanagan, Pupdates
September was travel month for Levi. He traveled from Oregon, to BC, then on to the Okanagan. Submitted By: Brian...
Monday, September 23, 2019
Help Fund My Training! #WOOF I'M SOCIALFacebookGoogle+ Levi is 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...
