Makore I May 2020

Makore I May 2020

After careful consideration, MAKORE has been released from advanced training. Makore’s fun and easy-going personality makes him a great dog to be around. Due to medical issues, Makore will be unable to continue in the PADS program and will be transitioning to life...
Makore I April 2020

Makore I April 2020

MAKORE has joined his brother Iroko and sister Mallee in advanced training. This handsome guy is equal parts sweet and spicy. He has settled into his new routine and is loving learning new skills and spending his free time playing with his littermates. Miranda is so...
Makore | February 2020

Makore | February 2020

Makore is moving in the right direction. He has improved a lot in the last 2 months with his attention span, refraining from eating poop, and getting better at the chill factor. It’s helping to enable more time for some other skills, such as walking through...
Makore | January 2020

Makore | January 2020

This month we’re working on tightening up some of Makore’s not so desireable traits. At the moment it’s practicing his not eating things off the floor making the right decisions for himself when he is expected to automatically leave things. Makore still loves to...
Makore | December 2019

Makore | December 2019

We are working on positioning for heel and side; Makore prefers to offer the heel side. Makore is a fabulous dog; he remains lively and fun and goofy, as well as loving in his own way! Submitted By: Ann...
Makore | November 2019

Makore | November 2019

I was proud that Makore managed to last the whole day at a work conference without barking during any of the presentations. Submitted By: Ann...
Makore | October 2019

Makore | October 2019

For Halloween, Makore dressed up as Darth Vader; he was very patient about his costume.  We continue to work on tempering Makore’s prey drive – he still loves to rip toys apart. Other than that, it feels like he is ready to move on to Advanced Training,...
Makore | September 2019

Makore | September 2019

Makore still has lots of energy so it’s always a challenge to wear him out.  But he even helps himself with that as he still really likes to chase his tail.  He will turn in circles for the longest time, but then can’t figure out why he is in such a pickle...
Makore | August 2019

Makore | August 2019

Makore has been working on “better go now” and check-ins when coming out of the car. He is a lot more settled now that he is older, but still gets excited when meeting other dogs and small children. He also shows a stubborn streak sometimes and will not...
Makore | June 2019

Makore | June 2019

We continue to work on distractions (small running children, other dogs). Control is getting better on leash but off leash is very difficult. Submitted By: Ann...
Makore | May 2019

Makore | May 2019

Makore has become noticeably calmer, even acknowledged by the sitters who had him in March and again in May. Work is still in progress to keep him under control when another unknown dog is close by (those he knows he now doesn’t bother with). Submitted By: Ann...
Makore | April 2019

Makore | April 2019

Doing the GBART assessment was a new experience for me as a Raiser and helped to reinforce the importance of some of the skills we need to teach our pups. Makore was super stimulated in that environment clearly demonstrating his high prey-drive instinct. He was able...
Makore | March 2019

Makore | March 2019

I’m tightening up a lot on Makore’s behaviour. We are working hard on dealing with greeting (or not) of other dogs / humans. Using higher value treats seems to be working. I’ve built him his own assault course in the yard. He loves it. Submitted By: Ann...
Makore | May 2019

Makore | February 2019

Makore is making slow progress with his attention seeking (ending up in the crate at class on two occasions) and did go through a hyperactivity spurt this month. He remains interested in checking out all new smells and is still lunging at other dogs but on other days...
Makore | January 2019

Makore | January 2019

This month has been getting back to basics after the holidays and making sure that Makore is on track to be successful. Some one on one time with the trainers was invaluable to try and identify other ways to help him overcome the barking for attention. Submitted By:...
Makore | December 2018

Makore | December 2018

Pupdate: It’s been a very stimulating time over Christmas for Makore, opening presents was so much fun. He has loved having so many extra humans around to walk with and play with as well as all the extra cuddles. January will be back to basics and some...
Makore | November 2018

Makore | November 2018

Makore seems to have a fear of missing out on something, and wants to play with every dog he comes across! He is very strong and hard to hold back, but we are working hard on this and his impulse control! We are also working hard on his sit and down durations. Makore...
Makore | October 2018

Makore | October 2018

We saw progress in overcoming some long term bad habits this month. He loves being off leash and running around when we’re out on a hike and is really quite good at his recall. We are working on the Sit, Stand, Down sequence to get him to stay down and also lay...
Makore | September 2018

Makore | September 2018

Makore still has lots of energy so it’s always a challenge to wear him out. But he even helps himself with that as he still really likes to chase his tail. He will turn in circles for the longest time but then can’t figure out why he is in such a pickle...
Makore | August 2018

Makore | August 2018

Makore has conquered getting in and out of the car on his own now (no lifting required). Continue to work on the barking for attention and immediately crating him when he does this. Seems to be calming him a little. Makore had a week with a sitter and got to go to...
Makore | May 2018

Makore | May 2018

Makore really seems to have settled nicely this month. He has been into my new workplace and has remained really well behaved and chilled out. Still trying to work on the barking, meet and greet with other dogs and very small children. He has exhibited signs of not...
Makore | April 2018

Makore | April 2018

Makore has been busy this month with volunteering at puppy rooms in the Uni’s, Aggie Days and Pet Expo. Was really well behaved and calm for all of these. Had O problems with 6 people petting him at once. Practicing not picking up from the ground, sit/stand/down and...
Makore | March 2018

Makore | March 2018

This month there were a few more firsts for Makore. He got to ride the C Train which he handled very well. The hardest part was the distraction of all of the muck and garbage on the floor. He also went to an afternoon concert with Fred Penner. There were over 500...
Makore

Makore

Help Fund My Training! #WOOF I'M SOCIALFacebookGoogle+ Makore is being raised and trained to be an assistance dog for someone with a physical disability or who is deaf or hard-of-hearing. In March, 2020, he took the next step in his journey and entered Advanced...