Muse | November 2021

Muse | November 2021

Muse really enjoyed her time working on relaxing and other skills offsite with advanced sitter Ellen for 3 weeks. In November, Muse came back for a check-in with Margaret. Muse showed some nice growth with her separation anxiety and her vocalization when there was a...
Muse | October 2021

Muse | October 2021

For a few weeks in October, Muse took a break from training onsite to work with advanced sitter Ellen in a home environment. Muse got a chance to work on things like optimism, calm and emptying her bucket. Muse really enjoyed her time with Ellen and was able to settle...
Muse | September 2021

Muse | September 2021

Muse has been coming along in practising her calm as well as settling apart from her handler. Some of that training includes practising nap time. What a lucky girl! While practising her public etiquette on field trips, we have found that sometimes she freezes while...
Muse I August 2021

Muse I August 2021

MUSE is a very sweet girl who loves to interact with people. She is keen to work on obedience and other skills. Muse has been working on settling apart from her handler. Sometimes she shows barrier frustration or access to handler frustration with whining or...
Muse I July 2021

Muse I July 2021

MUSE is a cuddle machine! She is very affiliative and has already charmed every sitter she has stayed with! With her lovely engagement and drive to please, Muse is a joy to handle on leash; Team Muse should be very proud of all the work you have put into her obedience...
Muse | April 2021

Muse | April 2021

Did anyone say Easter! NomNomNom… Yes, I did my part in the annual Easter Bunny Parade. Via zoom, I strutted my stuff with my bunny ears & a yum yum carrot. We had a little Family Reunion, “The Story Litter,” with PADS Lore (Brother), Story...
Muse | March 2021

Muse | March 2021

Spring is here! Easter! This month the sunshine was out but still Rain, Rain and more Rain! I tell you, this past year has been such a different time. We go out to familiar places and some not so familiar. Grocery stores and the mall are good places to work on my...
Muse | February 2021

Muse | February 2021

Happy Valentine’s and Fab February! This month we had a “Walk & Talk” with PADS trainers at the mall. I was nervous, but I did pretty well. I have a few things for me to work on. This month we are continuing to work on durations, settling and...
Muse | January 2021

Muse | January 2021

Happy New Year! We had a “Zoom” kind of New Year’s Eve. Personally, I had zoom zoom zoomies with my family on an adventure walk! The bestest of New Years’ was to see by Momma PADS Cadence (The Story Litter)! Pads Lore (my brother) and released...
Muse | December 2020

Muse | December 2020

Happy December! And December has brought the rain, but as you know, I have a new raincoat, so no worries there! The rain does not bother me, and I LOVE puddles, Splish Splash. Like many of my co-workers, we don’t love bathtime. #dogswhohatebaths. I will tolerate...
Muse | November 2020

Muse | November 2020

The nights are getting longer, but the mornings are sooooo bright! I LOVE the morning. I burst out of the kennel (after being released, of course) to say good morning to everyone. Then I do my due diligence to ensure nothing is out of place since last night. BUT the...
Muse | October 2020

Muse | October 2020

October 2020! Fall time, and it’s getting chilly.  This month was my Birthday, and I was fortunate to celebrate with my brother PADS Lore and Released Story, who are nearby.  We had a fun walk, and I was sooo exhausted from all the running and fun! I spent some...
Muse | September 2020

Muse | September 2020

September! This month was another trip exploring the Rockies and seeing family.  I worked on my cues outside and a few stops.  It was my raiser’s b’day at the end of the month (so again, more pictures for October…so soon). We visit the mall and a few...
Muse | August 2020

Muse | August 2020

August! Well, I have been exploring Amazing BC and Alberta to see family.  I had so much fun, and everyone was glad to see me.  My cousin Roxy does not like other puppies.  But we were introduced in the back yard, and then we were buddies for the trip! We spent some...
Muse | July 2020

Muse | July 2020

July! What a wonderful month it was.  We did a few adventures out and about – keeping our distance, but working on our training. We have been working on our duration!  I like to pop up and get those kibble goodies!  I went on a road trip at the end of July,...
Muse | June 2020

Muse | June 2020

It’s officially Summer, BUT, it has been a month of rain and more rain!!! This month PADS Nana stayed with us for a few days.  She is a super cute Golden Retriever!  She does have shark teeth, though, and loves to pull on my neck fur.  Thankfully my droopy jowls...
Muse | May 2020

Muse | May 2020

May 2020! This month we had sunny days! We have been doing our part to ensure social distancing. All PADS pups are on a cape break. We are still training! Just not out and about as much as we were before. My raisers have been around, and there have been lots of...
Muse | April 2020

Muse | April 2020

We are doing our part to keep social distance minimal.  I miss my friends…  We do get out & about, but it’s just not the same. My puppy classes have gone virtual, something called “Zoom” meetings.  I watch for a bit and sometimes snooze while my raiser...
Muse | March 2020

Muse | March 2020

This month started normally enough. With the strange things happening around the world, though, we, as PADS dogs, temporarily hung up our vests to help our raisers stay healthy. I hung out with my co-worker furriends (see the picture of PADS Dory), and doing training....
Muse | February 2020

Muse | February 2020

This month I have been working on my cues and duration. We train every day and then I go out to run around on the trails or go on puppy playdates. I truly love it! My raisers dressed me up for Valentine’s day and I was beautiful. Everywhere I walked, I offered...
Muse | January 2020

Muse | January 2020

January 2020! Snow, Snow, Snow… It seemed to be either snowing or raining. Either way, nothing stops me to get outside to work or play. My raisers bought me a raincoat this month. I like it, it does not bother me at all. The hat keeps falling off but who does not like...
Muse | December 2019

Muse | December 2019

This month we were out and about running lots of errands. Costco seemed to be the best place to shop. So many people and delicious smells but I kept my cool. We took a few breaks to just people watch. Everybody going everywhere. I am working on settling in restaurants...
Muse | November 2019

Muse | November 2019

“Go In” is the cue we use for us PADS dogs to go under tables, benches or general spaces where we need to be a little smaller. This month was full of a lot of practice. I am super proud of my achievements! If you follow my Instagram (padsmuse) you can see my skills in...
Muse | October 2019

Muse | October 2019

Octoberfest … I am loving all the fall delicious smells and crunchy leaves. This month, The Story Litter turned “1” and the Thanksgiving Litter joined us to celebrate.  There were “bitey facey” games galore, then basically I slept for the rest of the...