Monday, May 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
After careful consideration,Β Pal IIΒ has been released from advanced training. Pal is a cheerful, sweet, and outgoing boy. He has shown that he loves to spend time with his people and loves to cuddle whenever he gets the chance. He also loves playing with his toys and...
Saturday, April 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
Spring has started to make its way to Calgaryβs side of the Rockies, and the advanced dog crew is very pleased to be taking advantage of the warmer weather.Β Pal IIΒ focuses on learning new skills like perch work, rear foot targets and chin targets. He is proving how...
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 | Advanced Dogs, Pupdates
We are excited to welcomeΒ Pal IIΒ to our advanced training crew! Pal is a fun guy who loves to play with his toys and lounge on his bed. His raisers have done an amazing job with Pal, and they should be very proud of him as he is a true credit to their love and...
Wednesday, February 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This will be the last pupdate that I write for Pal. He will be leaving us for advanced training in two weeks. During Pal’s assessment at Pet Smart, he was a crazy goofball. I thought for sure he had just sealed his fate at being released. However, the trainers...
Sunday, January 1, 2023 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Pal II loved the snow we had this December until he walked onto the road or salt-covered sidewalk. He would stop and look at me with his sad eyes. I took a few wipes of his pads with my hand, moving him into the soft powder, and he was off again, running along the...
Thursday, December 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
When the weather outside is frightful, Pal II thinks the fire is delightful! No sun shining in the windows is fine with Pal as long as the fire is going. We have had many excursions this month; Costco, grocery stores, Home Depot, shopping, restaurants, church services...
Tuesday, November 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Pal has been on many adventures this month. He went for a walk with his sister Pinto through Pacific Spirit Park. They had a great time running together and playing with sticks. Pal also went to the Vancouver Aquarium with a sitter while we were away for the weekend....
Saturday, October 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
I have never felt comfortable doing a big grocery shop with Pal. I have always had someone come with me to push the cart while I shop and manage Pal, or I have just left him at home. This month I thought we were both ready to give it a try. Pal did a great job! By the...
Thursday, September 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
The end of the summer is near, and so is our time at the cabin. Pal has had a great time swimming, if you call taking a few paddles and then heading back to shore swimming, seeing lots of new dogs on and off leash, trying hard not to pull towards them, and having fun...
Monday, August 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
As July warmed up Pal seemed to relax and settle more. I’m not sure if it is the heat, him turning 16 months or the training finally kicking in. It’s probably a combination of everything but it does mean Pal is turning into a great dog! Walks are much...
Friday, July 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Pal had some new experiences this month. We went to the theatre for the first time. I wasn’t sure how Pal would react, so a children’s rendition of Rainbow Fish was perfect for him. Pal started off well under my seat but popped right up at the first...
Wednesday, June 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
May was a month with unexpected events. Between Pal being neutered and I coming down with Covid, we didn’t have much time for new, fun adventures. Before the two of us were confined to the house, we did have a chance to ride the bus and SkyTrain to MEC to go...
Sunday, May 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
It’s boating season for us again. Pal has his new life jacket, which he happily moves into with the dress cue for his vest. He has grown big enough to jump into our boat but still needs a little help getting out, which isn’t a bad thing! He is very calm on...
Friday, April 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Happy birthday, Pal! This big pup turned 1 on April 1st. Time has gone by quickly, from the little puppy that would curl up on my lap to the big 66 lb dog that doesn’t quite understand that he’s too big to be a lap dog now but still continues to try and...
Tuesday, March 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
At 11 months, Pal is a strong, athletic-looking dog who is full of energy! He is a beautiful-looking dog, as many people have commented on. “He looks so sweet,” people say as we walk by, but inside I am thinking, looks can be deceiving. Pal can walk nicely...
Tuesday, February 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
At 10 months old, Pal is a rambunctious teenager! Smells draw him in various directions pulling me with him. His loose leash walking is interrupted with lunges towards crows and other dogs. A yummy treat before we get too close to the distraction usually saves my arm!...
Saturday, January 1, 2022 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
We have not been out in public much this month. We did manage to go to the Christmas market though. Pal was overly excited by all the smells and dropped bits of food on the ground. High value treats were given out frequently. Bath time and nail trimming has become...
Wednesday, December 1, 2021 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Pal had a few first-time experiences this month. We took a trip on the bus and sky train. Pal did very well even though he slid across the floor on a sharp turn the bus took! Nothing seems to upset this young pup. We also rode on the ferry and water taxi. This ride...
Monday, November 1, 2021 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Pal has discovered his new favorite thing…off-leash walks in Pacific Spirit Park. Pal has been working on his dog-to-dog social skills and now knows which dogs are fun to play with and who to stay away from. High-value treats to ensure that he comes back when...
Friday, October 1, 2021 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Pal loves to walk. We go on long walks twice a day. Sometimes we stop in at our local grocery store, and the staff often comment on how much Pal has grown and how well behaved he is! When we arrive back home, Pal is reluctant to go inside. I guess he’s sad that...
Wednesday, September 1, 2021 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
This month has been full of exploring for Pal. In August Pal discovered apples and pears falling from our backyard trees. I try to pick up all the fruit before I let Pal out but he always emerges triumphant from the garden with a juicy pear or apple in his mouth. Pal...
Sunday, August 1, 2021 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Pal has grown in size, energy and personality this month. He has also decided to allow us to sleep the whole night finally! He doesn’t make a sound until I decide to get up unless he has had a very exciting dream.Pal continues to enjoy engaging in any training...
Thursday, July 1, 2021 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
After crying all the way home on his first car ride the day we picked Pal up, he now doesn’t even give a whimper when we are off on a new excursion. Pal has been to Costco, where he promptly decided to relieve himself, to the grocery store and shopping at...
Friday, June 18, 2021
Help Fund My Training! #WOOF I'M SOCIALFacebookGoogle+ Pal II is being raised and trained to be an assistance dog for someone with a physical disability or who is deaf or hard-of-hearing. It truly takes a village to raise a puppy, and you can be part of Pal...
