Friday, October 1, 2021 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Norton continued to have lots to say through barks. He is a little too talkative to continue with a career path in PADS. The exciting news is that his high drive and excitement to play and work have pointed him to a fun new career option! He has flown off to Montreal...
Friday, September 3, 2021 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
NORTON is quite the talkative boy with a lot to say. He likes to let you know what he thinks about barriers, wanting attention, or if something outside seems suspicious. We have been working on settling and quiet with him and have found varying degrees of success...
Tuesday, June 1, 2021 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Norton is 28 months old now. He is quite rambunctious but is starting to mellow out in his old age, lol. He is excellent at loose leash walking, and his recall is getting much better. I was at the dentist the other day and accidentally dropped my credit card on the...
Thursday, April 1, 2021 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Norton will be doing his final training soon. We are working on standing and sitting for four minutes and in a down for twenty minutes. Submitted by:...
Monday, February 1, 2021 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Norton turned two on the 29th of January. He is starting to settle down and has mastered all of his cues. He had two minor surgeries recently and has fully recovered. Norton and Karma visited a senior secondary school this month. Norton spent two hours visiting...
Friday, January 1, 2021 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Norton is progressing well with his training. He received a few new toys for Xmas but I’m not sure how long they will last… He has a tendency to surgically remove the squeaker! He is a busy boy! Submitted By: Des...
Tuesday, September 1, 2020 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Norton and I live on Silver Star mountain near Vernon and over the summer we hike to the summit to see the alpine wildflowers. On one occasion Tony (another Pads dog) came to visit and we caught the gondola to the summit. Norton and Tony got on and off the moving...
Wednesday, July 1, 2020 | Okanagan, Pupdates
In June, Norton had a visit and some playtime with another PADS dog, Tony. Norton and Tony are best buddies. Norton is working on roll and over. He picks up on cues quite fast. We have also been riding on the local transit. He is very calm and easy to handle....
Monday, June 1, 2020 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Norton can pick up a credit card from a tile floor and put it in my hand. He will also return keys that have been dropped. Submitted By: Des...
Saturday, February 1, 2020 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Norton spent much time in the hospital acute care ward, 3-4 times per day for 3-4 hours at a time, sometimes overnight. Got good at elevator call buttons much to the delight of hospital staff and public. Submitted By: Puppy raiser Paul...
Wednesday, January 1, 2020 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Norton spent most of the month visiting an ailing senior in Comox and has been a welcome distraction at the Hospital. When not doing his hospital rounds, Norton spends time de-stressing by playing in the snow. Submitted By: Puppy raiser Paul...
Friday, November 1, 2019 | Okanagan, Pupdates
This month I shared puppy raising with veteran Carol Benz, we both thoroughly enjoy Norton. He has a great sense of humour and eagerness to work! Norton attended a children’s bowling tournament where he did well with all of the commotion and distractions. He...
Tuesday, October 1, 2019 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Norton has solid foundations for a puppy his age. It surprises me how good he is at work when my focus needs to be on my clients. On a recent work trip to Revelstoke, after a long drive and a couple of appointments, he tried to get my attention by quietly talking to...
Saturday, June 1, 2019 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Norton loves to learn, so lots of fun is had perfecting the learned commands. We’ve been attending a Kindergarten/Grade 1 class once a week for 90 mins in the last month, and that’s been very beneficial for all involved. Norton learned to truly chill out among the...
Wednesday, May 1, 2019 | Okanagan, Pupdates
Norton is a most wonderful pup to train. We are attending a Salmon Arm Kindergarten class every Friday for about 90 minutes. Submitted By: Uschi...
