Wednesday, June 19, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
Update: We are thrilled to introduce our newest team members, Jenn and Maggie II. Jenn is a social worker with Calgary Diversion Services. She had this to say about her experience with Maggie II as a partner so far! “Maggie isn’t just any dog- she’s...
Sunday, April 28, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
Marvelous Maggie II got a job as an Accredited Facility Dog, and we could not be more proud! A huge thank you to her village, which helped support her on her epic journey.Β Breeder Caretaker: Sandra Koziol Puppy-Raisers:Β Nicole Schnapp, Gail & Randy Cooper and...
Monday, April 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
We are very excited to announce thatΒ Maggie IIΒ has passed her pre-placement testing and has been matched with a client! Way to go, Maggie! We look forward to seeing Maggie begin her forever job as an amazing Accredited Facility Dog! Her trainer, Evelyn, and the PADS...
Friday, March 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
Maggie IIΒ has done great this month prepping for her pre-placement test. Her skills have come so far, and we can’t wait to get Maggie a future career!Β Skills Being Learned:Β Generalizing deployment skills, Hug, Grooming Recent Field Trips:Β Chinook Mall, Homes...
Thursday, February 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
We started the new year withΒ Maggie IIΒ telling us something very important… She would rather have a career as an accredited facility dog due to her love of people and cheerful personality than being a hearing dog. Maggie showed us that the arousal of hearing...
Monday, January 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
This month, we kicked off the holiday season with our first Christmas party at Calgary Police’s VAST Appreciation dinner.Β Maggie IIΒ enjoyed visiting with all the people and loved to cuddle in between everyone’s legs. With the weather so lovely this month,...
Friday, December 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
This month has been a ton of fun forΒ Maggie II! She got to take her skills on the road and spend a week training in Edmonton. She has started to put together the complete picture of alerting for sounds and continuing to build a drive for sounds. She is a smart girl...
Wednesday, November 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
This month,Β Maggie IIΒ has worked hard on her sounds with her advanced sitters. She is working on finding the sound in tricky locations, which is really forcing her to use those ears! Sheβs been having a blast going on fun field trips this month and working hard to be...
Sunday, October 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
This monthΒ Maggie IIΒ has been going on many field trips and taking her skills on the road! She is working on new sounds and alerting her human to those sounds while maintaining good focus and proper behavior in public. On her days off, Maggie loves to hang out with...
Friday, September 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
Maggie IIΒ has been doing well this month in advanced training. Maggie loves to work so much that sometimes, her arousal makes her bark when she hears commands. We have been working on ensuring she is in the right correct arousal zone so that she can learn her skills...
Tuesday, August 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
July means that we are really getting into the fun parts of advanced training, where we focus on the fun skills now thatΒ Maggie IIΒ has the basics under her belt. We are also taking advantage of the warm weather and enjoying taking training on the road to outdoor...
Saturday, July 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
While others have been enjoying the dog days of summer,Β Maggie IIΒ has been working like a dog instead. And while this might seem like no fun to the average pooch, Maggie loves a job and does everything she’s asked to do with her trademark wiggle. Maggie always...
Thursday, June 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
We are so excited to welcomeΒ Maggie IIΒ to the Calgary Advanced Training Crew! Maggie is settling in great with the rest of the team and loves that she gets to train and play with her new classmates. Maggie is a super sweet and soft girl who loves to cuddle and be...
Monday, May 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
In April,Β Maggie IIΒ spent some time on sight with Ashley and most of her time out with her long-term advanced sitters. Maggie and her sitters did an excellent job working on refining her skills, including her cooperative care. Maggie was much braver and calmer for...
Saturday, April 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
In March,Β Maggie IIΒ spent half of her time out with her advanced sitters and the other half on-site working with Ashley! She is a very sweet and wiggly girl who is eager to please. Sheβs been trying out sound work and has really caught onto the timer sound. We are now...
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Maggie IIΒ was super excited to be here. She was the first to arrive on campus but was greeted by her sister Quinn shortly after. Maggie and Quinn had the best time playing in the snow! Maggie has been showing us how she can settle in distracting environments. Maggie...
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
The month of February was about transitionsβas Maggie would be heading off to puppy university to join the advanced training team at month’s end. Along with practicing skills, we fit in some time visiting friends and family to say farewell, including a beach day...
Wednesday, February 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Another month flew by, full of fun and learning. Had several romps in the forest practicing a rocket recall and some play dates with my PADS pals, including playing with my sister Quinn for the first time since we were wee pups. Another snow day in the month gave me a...
Sunday, January 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
December was a month of festivities and new experiences for PADS Maggie II. The start of a new workplace for her raiser meant the opportunity to learn to settle in a new office environment, which is going well. During the snow days, Maggie learned to walk with her new...
Sunday, January 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
This month, we kicked off the holiday season with our first Christmas party at Calgary Police’s VAST Appreciation dinner.Β Maggie IIΒ enjoyed visiting with all the people and loved to cuddle in between everyone’s legs. With the weather so lovely this month,...
Thursday, December 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Maggie bounds with enthusiasm when practicing her skills, followed by giving the best snuggles while relaxing. The first half of the month was busy with regular stops at the mall, visits with small children, walks through several parks and meet-ups with other PADS...
Tuesday, November 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
A month of learning and building on skills (found my hind end — yes, that’s a skill), and some new experiences and changes in routine. Enjoyed the extended sunny weather to play on the beach and go for a few kayak rides. Also, went to a new, noisy...
Saturday, October 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This sweet girl continues to be a quick study as she learns her position changes and tries to figure out what is expected of her. Maggie is always eager to build on her skills and seems truly happy to practice–or is it all the kibble? She is the perfect pup in...
Thursday, September 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Sweet and eager-to-learn Maggie had a busy month celebrating her 1st birthday! She shared a cake with her siblings, Andre and Quinn, trying not to be distracted by the surrounding pups. Maggie had several new experiences, including a fun ride on the paddleboard at...
