Saturday, May 1, 2021 | Calgary, Pupdates
My mom tells me that April showers bring May flowers, but in Calgary, we have had a lot of snow this month. Good thing I love snow, puddles and getting wet! I have been spending more time on longer walks and going to the off-leash areas for some down time after being...
Thursday, April 1, 2021 | Calgary, Pupdates
Hi everyone, I have been enjoying long walks in March as the weather has been improving in Calgary. I celebrated St. Patrickβs Day by wearing my lucky shamrock bandana to work! I have also been working on my recall skills when we go to the off-leash areas. Mom says...
Monday, March 1, 2021 | Calgary, Pupdates
February has been a low-key month for myself and my raisers. I was able to give emotional support to a teacher at my raiserβs school who was having a difficult time. She said I was a big help and made her feel much better; must be my cute puppy face! I also enjoyed...
Monday, February 1, 2021 | Calgary, Pupdates
January has been a very busy month as I am back to work with my Raiser. My loose leash walking skills have been improving with the help of a special leash called a gentle leader that I wore for 4 weeks. At first, I did not like having it around my nose every time we...
Friday, January 1, 2021 | Calgary, Pupdates
In the month of December I had my first heat cycle, so I spent most of my time at my familyβs house and did not go to work with my mom. This was really nice as the rest of my family were working from home so I had lots of practice with some of my skills including...
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 | Calgary, Pupdates
Now that it is November, I have become accustomed to going to work with my raiser.Β We are starting to work on going to other places to check out the surroundings.Β I still have a hard time concentrating in new places (i.e. the mall, new walking trails) as I get...
Sunday, November 1, 2020 | Calgary, Pupdates
The month of October brought the first snowfall to Calgary and I enjoyed doing zoomies through the snow in our backyard! I continue to go to work with my mom and have been told that I am really settling into the routine of our day at Eric Harvie School. Sometimes when...
Thursday, October 1, 2020 | Calgary, Pupdates
Fall has arrived and Moriah is loving all the different smells that come with leaves on the ground.Β She has transitioned well to coming to work with me and enjoys greeting the staff and students.Β She is very respectful of the therapy rabbit, Hope, that also spends...
Tuesday, September 1, 2020 | Calgary, Pupdates
We were delighted to have Moriah join our home in early August. She has a lot of energy and has enjoyed playing with our released PADS dog Rocket. We are working on channeling her exuberance and focusing on loose leash walking (βsideβ) and recall, including the Name...
Wednesday, July 1, 2020 | Calgary, Pupdates
Moriah has been progressing nicely on her loose leash walking this month.Β She still needs lots of treats when passing by rabbits or squirrels.Β She has shown some reluctance to walk on uneven surfaces so we have also been practicing jumping on all kinds of objects...
Monday, June 1, 2020 | Calgary, Pupdates
Moriah has been able to go to the lake now that COVID restrictions have been eased.Β She experienced her first lake swim and paddle board ride.Β She was a little nervous so we will ease slowly into both activities gradually over the summer. At home, she has been...
Friday, May 1, 2020 | Calgary, Pupdates
It’s been an absolute delight having Moriah for 5 weeks! Moriah is well trained already, smart and loving.Β She had a blast and some great adventures on some hikes with other dogs.Β Upon the arrival of my new pup, PADS Chopper, she did wrestle with him quite a...
Saturday, February 1, 2020 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Moriah has had an exciting month learning to be a dog with a job. She has a real zest and excitement for life! This month has been all about teaching her to channel that energy and excitement into an appropriate way. Moriah is always happy and eager to work and so far...
