Tuesday, October 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
Oliver is a such a sweet, happy, and fun boy who has some awesome skills! His raisers and sitters should be very proud of such an amazing dog that they have raised. Oliver does fantastic in a training scenario when the rate of reinforcement is high and there are...
Sunday, September 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
This month, Oliver worked on generalizing all his alerts to different people and places. He is trying really hard to remember what he needs to do for each alert and is doing very well! We have also been going on targeted field trips and working hard on polite...
Thursday, August 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
This month, Oliver learned how to alert when keys are dropped! He is also working hard on generalizing his alerts to all different environments and distinguishing between them all. We have also made it even more challenging by asking him to alert in high distraction...
Monday, July 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
This month, Oliver has been working hard on his alerts, and we have added a new alert β the alarm clock! He thinks being able to jump on the bed might make this alert the best one yet. Oliver continues to work really hard on his manners around other dogs, and...
Saturday, June 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
This month Oliver has been learning how to alert to a doorbell and door knock! He also continues to work on his other alerts since we are making it more challenging. Oliver is still working really hard on being appropriate around other dogs and recalling away from...
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
This month,Β OliverΒ has been playing around with some sound foundations and has shown toΒ reallyΒ enjoy it! He is quite in tune with the environment, so we think that he is going to make an excellent hearing dog. His favourite part about sound work is that he can break...
Monday, April 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
This month, Oliver has been focusing on movement and leash skills. He has such excellent foundations and skills from puppy raising that his skills are moving along quickly, and he is progressing to the fun stuff faster! Even though Oliver may be one of the youngest...
Friday, March 1, 2024 | Advanced Dogs, Calgary, Pupdates
We are so excited to welcomeΒ OliverΒ into advanced training! Oliver is a very sweet, happy, motivated, and fun boy with some awesome skills! His puppy raisers should be very proud of all the hard work they have done. Since Oliver just recently joined advanced training...
Thursday, February 1, 2024 | Calgary, Pupdates
This month, my humans took me on lovely walks in the snow even though we had a few days where it was too cold to go out! The humans instead wrapped up treats in blankets, and I had to find them. It was super fun! I went to work a lot this month (I love to visit all of...
Monday, January 1, 2024 | Calgary, Pupdates
Hi everyone! This month, I had lots of fun with things I did, such as collaborations with other UBC teams, such as the men’s volleyball team, playtime with other Campus Canine pups, and even attending a musical at Queen Elizabeth Theatre! This month, I continued...
Friday, December 1, 2023 | Calgary, Pupdates
This month the humans took me to all kinds of Christmas festivities including the Banff Christmas Market. I was on my very best behaviour! I attended one of my favourite humanβs graduation ceremonies and I went to work with the human a lot – I got lots of sleep...
Wednesday, November 1, 2023 | Calgary, Pupdates
I had a wonderful October meeting new people and experiencing more outings to restaurants, stores, and work. My puppy raisers say I am consistently well-behaved when visiting public places. I have spent a lot of time at the puppy raiser’s work this month and her...
Sunday, October 1, 2023 | Calgary, Pupdates
September was a very special month for me as I turned 1! The humans made me a cake made out of yams and peanut butter – it was delicious! I also got to attend a golf tournament supporting PADS and while my humans golfed a very nice puppy sitter looked after me....
Friday, September 1, 2023 | Calgary, Pupdates
I had a wonderful summer exploring the mountains, kayaking and hiking. I also went to movies, and restaurants, and did lots of shopping! I am learning how to do leash-guided sits, stands and downs. We do loose leash walking every day and my puppy raisers say I am...
Tuesday, August 1, 2023 | Calgary, Pupdates
July was filled with adventures in hiking and kayaking, as well as some visits to various stores and restaurants. I loved all of the adventures my puppy raisers took me on this month and they say they loved taking me along! Of course, I also had to go to work with my...
Saturday, July 1, 2023 | Calgary, Pupdates
I went on my first adventure at a puppy sitter’s house this month while my puppy raisers were on vacation! It was like being at summer camp, and I had a blast with some new friends! I was proud to represent PADS at Disability Days at the Bearspaw Lifestyle...
Thursday, June 1, 2023 | Calgary, Pupdates
Oliver had lots of new experiences this month including accompanying the humans when they went to vote, and attending his first university convocation! He did wonderfully at convocation despite the crowds of people and the noise level. He even got to try on the...
Monday, May 1, 2023 | Calgary, Pupdates
April brought some nicer weather and I have been having lots of adventures outside, as well as lots of visits to my puppy raiser’s office, restaurants, shops, and sporting events. I am currently working on my heels and sides, as well as learning how to stand...
Saturday, April 1, 2023 | Calgary, Pupdates
This month I accompanied my puppy-raisers to various sporting and cultural events! I also went to my puppy raiser’s work several times and to a couple of restaurants. I was on my very best behaviour! My puppy raisers say I am a joy to take out in public –...
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 | Calgary, Pupdates
Oliver continues to impress us with his gentle demeanour and willingness to learn. In February, we had several outings that included a variety of shopping visits, and an outing to the movie theatre (Puss in Boots!). Oliver’s loose leash walking skills continue...
Wednesday, February 1, 2023 | Calgary, Pupdates
I had so much fun this month exploring new places and meeting new people. I absolutely love puppy class, and my favourite command, at the moment, is “perch”! I may have even won the “perch” contest! The humans say I am very clever. This month I...
Sunday, January 1, 2023 | Calgary, Pupdates
We were happy to welcome Oliver to our home on December 14th. In just a couple of weeks, he has brought us lots of joy and laughs. Oliver gets along well with our 9-year-old released PADS dog, Shea. Oliver is a happy boy who is easygoing and calm. He is eager to...
