Wednesday, December 16, 2015 | Pupdates
Odin celebrated Christmas in Gibsons, BC, this year. His raiser moved here in November and Odin has adjusted well to his new surroundings. He is finding many new places to explore during walks and particularly loves running off leash on the beach when the tide is...
Tuesday, September 22, 2015 | Pupdates
Odin enjoyed several bus and SkyTrain trips this month. He boarded the bus and SkyTrain with ease and after just a little manoeuvering and a treat (of course), Odin was happy to settle near my feet and out of the passenger traffic in the aisles. Several passengers...
Saturday, August 22, 2015 | Pupdates
Odin would say that the highlight for the month of August was spending a week with Tom and Donna…two wonderfully devoted and loving puppy sitters for PADS. Tom and Donna kept Odin very busy with coffee shop and restaurant outings, family events and walks in the...
Sunday, July 19, 2015 | Pupdates
The beaches at Sproat Lake on Vancouver Island, Horseshoe Bay, Gibsons and the Fraser River have been favourite places for Odin to cool off during the hot days of July. He eagerly gets his feet wet and demonstrates confident swimming ability as he ventures out for a...
Wednesday, January 21, 2015 | Pupdates
January was an activity-filled month for Odin. His most memorable experiences were: 1) a five day ferry/car trip to Vancouver Island to visit in Chemainus and Port Alberni. Odin especially enjoyed meeting up with his friend, Jet, a young flat coated...
Saturday, January 10, 2015 | Pupdates
Christmas is the season for celebrating, gift giving, and elaborate festive eating. Each of these activities brought lots of practice for Odin. Celebrating with guests arriving at the door means …doorbells ringing and Odin had many opportunities to practice calm...
Monday, December 8, 2014 | Pupdates
During the month of November Odin watched the rustling leaves of autumn change to frosty grass and bushes. The first snowfall was pretty exciting. Romping in the white stuff and eating some here and there makes for a new and fun playtime. At ten months, Odin is a...
Saturday, November 8, 2014 | Pupdates
The autumn days of October were filled with new things to do and new places to go. Walks on leaf-covered roadways and experiencing pumpkins, scarecrows, haunted houses, fireworks, doorbells and costumes are just a few of the new things for Odin this month. A family...
Thursday, October 9, 2014 | Pupdates
At 8 months, I am a healthy, active and always curious 56-pound puppy. This month in training, I’ve been busy watching a bouncing tennis ball and trying not to look excited. (Not an easy feat for a retriever!) I am also practising carrying a metal spoon in my...
Saturday, September 13, 2014 | Pupdates
Odin has enjoyed a great summer! Numerous visits to beaches and water with times of romping and playing with other dogs have got to be a delight for any puppy! Two highlights of his summer will be remembered for sure! Odin’s “field trip” to the PNE with the PADS...
Tuesday, August 26, 2014 | Pupdates
Summer sunshine and fun activities have filled the days of July for Odin. He has become quite a regular ferry rider and went on one trip to Vancouver Island as well as three trips to the Sunshine coast. Odin watched his first parade on Sea Cavalcade weekend in...
Tuesday, August 26, 2014 | Pupdates
Odin is quickly growing into those big feet that everyone is talks about. He weighed 36.2 pounds on June 19 and is definitely a very loveable and handsome puppy! The warm days of summer bring many interesting and new socializing opportunities for Odin. At 5 months...
Thursday, May 29, 2014 | Pupdates
“Meet Odin. He is a yellow lab from the Norse Gods litter, born on January 29th, 2014. Odin enjoyed many new experiences on the May long weekend during a visit to the Sunshine Coast. He happily met Adrienne, the ownerof Truffles, during his lunch in the...
