Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Calgary, Pupdates
This month, Morley continues to be the best boy! He patiently welcomed a couple of different PADS dogs into the house, including PADS Sesame and PADS Bromley, who came with some sharp puppy teeth. Morley is content to let Shah handle the puppy while he waits for...
Friday, November 1, 2024 | Calgary, Pupdates
This month, Morley joined me as I started a new job. While we are still at the vet clinic on the weekend, he is learning how to settle into an office environment during the week. I am pleased to say that he seems to have figured out how to relax around people and...
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 | Calgary, Pupdates
This month, Morley met up with his buddy PADS Astro at a local grocery store. Not only did Morley have to behave himself in public, he had to behave around his friend. Unsurprisingly, he rose to the occasion and practiced duration and βgo inβ in a new environment....
Sunday, September 1, 2024 | Calgary, Pupdates
This month, Morley turned one! He celebrated with his friends by eating cake at the off-leash park. Morley is fairly proficient at heel and side from standing and seating positions. He has worked hard on moving between a sit, down and a stand while in these positions....
Friday, August 2, 2024 | Calgary, Pupdates
In the middle of the month, Morley attended the Willow Park Charity Golf Tournament. He got the opportunity to spend time on the golf course and meet a variety of people. He also got to practice spending time around other PADS dogs. In typical Morley fashion, he was...
Monday, July 1, 2024 | Calgary, Pupdates
This was a month of change for Morley. This is his first full month of being a ‘big brother’ to PADS Shah. They have become quick friends and can often be found wrestling or stealing toys from each other. Morley’s best friend, PADS Teddy, left...
Saturday, June 1, 2024 | Calgary, Pupdates
This month, Morley took his settling skills on the road and attended career day at a high school. While he did not find my talk on veterinary medicine very exciting, he loved the opportunity to visit the students afterwards. Morley continues to love all things...
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 | Calgary, Pupdates
MorleyΒ continues to be an absolute dream! He is a clever guy who is always up to learning new skills. This month, we have been working around food. Morley is a perfectionist who sometimes gets worried about being wrong. He has been learning that mistakes are a part of...
Monday, April 1, 2024 | Calgary, Pupdates
Morley spent March learning new skills and adding duration to the skills he already knows. Duration is difficult for him as he is quick to offer behaviours in hopes of receiving food. He is learning how to keep his fidgeting to a minimum. He has quickly learned...
Friday, March 1, 2024 | Calgary, Pupdates
Morley had a wonderful and busy month. He has become best friends with PADS Teddy II and they can often be found sharing a bed or chewing on the same bone. We went to watch the local RCMP play the town Fire Department in hockey. Morley was unfazed by the people,...
Thursday, February 1, 2024 | Calgary, Pupdates
Morley had a busy month of learning and new experiences! He was excited for puppy classes to start after the holiday break. Morley is always eager to work and learn new skills. We are working on reining in his excitement a bit and having him be more thoughtful of his...
Monday, January 1, 2024 | Calgary, Pupdates
Morley had a quiet holiday season which was welcomed after a busy time at work. He has become quite the snuggle bug and still thinks that he is a small puppy who fits on my lap.Β This month we focused a lot on offered movement both on and off a perch pot. We have...
Friday, December 1, 2023 | Calgary, Pupdates
Month two with Morley is in the books! He is a fantastic little puppy who loves anything that results in food. He is a quick study and picks up new skills quickly. This month we have mostly focused on perch, movement skills and offering behaviours including sit, down,...
Wednesday, November 1, 2023 | Calgary, Pupdates
This month Morley left his whelping home and began his puppy-raising journey. This firecracker has made a name for himself as the sassiest puppy I have raised to date. He has been learning what patience means and how to better regulate his emotions. Morley is a clever...
