Friday, April 9, 2021 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
A big congratulations goes out to MALLEE and her new partner who have worked hard to successfully complete team training! Mallee works with her person in the Calgary region. She helps her with everyday tasks such as opening doors, retrieving dropped crutches and...
Friday, March 5, 2021 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
February has been an exciting month here in Calgary! MALLEE has started team training with her client with a combination of online and in person work with her new partner. Upon completion of team training, they will work through their 45-day probation period and when...
Friday, February 5, 2021 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
We are very exited to announce that MALLEE has been matched with a client! Way to go Mallee! Mallee ad her client will start team training in late February. While she waits excitedly for her first day on the job, Mallee has been spending time with the amazing Vicki...
Friday, January 8, 2021 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
We had a wonderful holiday season in PADS’ Calgary region. MALLEE enjoyed a little bit of rest and the right amount of work so that she will be ready for her future client. She told Santa that she would like some extra cups of kibble with her meals and daily runs off...
Friday, December 4, 2020 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
November has been a busy month for MALLEE! While COVID has meant that we are keeping our field trips at a “maintenance level” Mallee has been busy showing the new cousins Paxton and Axel the ropes. She has also been expanding her skill set and has transitioned to...
Friday, November 6, 2020 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
MALLEE has been spending the month sharpening up skills in preparation for heading out of advanced training and making her forever match. She is working on tasks like deep pressure and is taking her current skill set on the road so that we can ensure that she will be...
Friday, October 9, 2020 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
We are very exited to announce that MALLEE has passed her pre-placement testing and has been matched with a client! Way to go Mallee! Mallee’s person has started socially distanced team training and is eagerly working on completing the theoretical portion of training...
Tuesday, September 1, 2020 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
MALLEE is enjoying as much of the summer fun as she possibly can before the weather changes. We have been busy with targeted field trips and expanding Mallee’s skill repertoire. Mallee’s skills are looking really good and we hope to have more news about Mallee’s next...
Friday, August 7, 2020 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
MALLEE will be running through pre-placement testing in August and we are so excited to share her progress! This sweet girl will make a fabulous partner for her future person. In the meantime, we are spending lots of time making sure all her skills are ready to go! We...
Friday, July 3, 2020 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
MALLEE is nearing the 6-month mark in advanced training and she is putting all her skills together so that she can hopefully be ready for pre-placement testing in the next few months. She is such an eager and happy worker and we are looking towards finding her the...
Friday, June 5, 2020 | Calgary, Pupdates
MALLEE has had a busy month making sure that she will be ready to conquer the world once public outings are allowed again. She has been fine tuning her skills around closing doors and working on discriminating between cues even when she is excited to work. When she is...
Friday, May 1, 2020 | Calgary, Pupdates
Spring has sprung in Calgary and while lock down is still in effect, we have been making the best of the situation by enjoying the activities that are not cancelled. Visits to the park are a group favorite! MALLEE has really blossomed in her confidence and skills. She...
Friday, April 3, 2020 | Calgary, Pupdates
MALLEE had big plans for this month but a few roadblocks got in the way. However, she is showing off her impressive resilience by putting her nose to the grindstone and working hard on skills at the training center. In late March, her brother Makore joined the Calgary...
Friday, March 6, 2020 | Calgary, Pupdates
MALLEE has settled into the swing of things in advanced training and is loving her daily romp sessions with her brother Iroko and friends Hammond and Burke. She is also a big fan of the amount of treats she gets from her trainer Miranda. Mallee is a quick study and is...
Friday, February 7, 2020 | Calgary, Pupdates
We are excited to welcome MALLEE to our advanced dog crew! Mallee is a sweet, fun, silly girl who loves working and play in equal measures. Her raisers Ross, Janet and Rob De Klerk have done an amazing job with her obedience and they should be very proud of this girl...
Wednesday, January 1, 2020 | Calgary, Pupdates
Mallee went to Disney World for 19 days and was a star. She was able to practice a number of things and has become a very solid pup. Submitted By: Ross...
Saturday, June 1, 2019 | Calgary, Pupdates
Mallee spent lots of time in the mountains this month with her friends, PADS Willow and PADS Pixie. She is working on improving her response to leash pressure. Submitted By: Ross de...
Friday, February 1, 2019 | Calgary, Pupdates
Mallee had lots of fun this month enjoying outings to the mall, movies and puppy class. She is working hard to improve her duration when her raiser asks her to sit or down for extended periods of time. Submitted By: Ross de...
Saturday, December 1, 2018 | Calgary, Pupdates
Mallee spent the first half of December attending university courses and was a big hit with both professors and students. They were impressed (and sometimes jealous) of her ability to sleep through hours of lectures without breaking a sweat. Mallee went into heat...
Saturday, December 1, 2018 | Calgary, Pupdates
Pupdate: Mallee still has not had her first Heat– taking her time on this one. Mallee has been attending University daily- she will graduate a very smart pup. We are working on sharpening all her skills– she knows them all, they just need sharpening....
Wednesday, August 1, 2018 | Calgary, Pupdates
Mallee learned how to swim this month– it was the first time that she went into water over her head. She didn’t enjoy it at first but warmed up to it as time went on. We are working on taking treats gently, walking better on leash. The big thing is...
Thursday, March 1, 2018 | Calgary, Pupdates
Mallee has been increasing the amount of time she spends with me at University. She is now able to relax and sit quietly through 4 hours of classes at a time. Mallee was also able to meet my co-workers at our local municipal pool. Submitted By: Ross de...
Thursday, March 1, 2018 | Calgary, Pupdates
Mallee spent this month sitting quietly during university examinations and long study sessions. She had fun meeting lots of people at her local swimming pool where her raiser works. Submitted by: Ross de...
