Monday, September 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
August has been very busy with lots of public outings, street festivals, restaurants, and even her first pup cup. She had her first public nap in a restaurant, which is a huge win! She said hi to the window washer and marveled at how humans can fly. She also had...
Friday, August 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
A happy 1st birthday for Patty and the rest of her A&W siblings! July was a fun month once this girl was allowed public access again after her heat. She attended the volunteer BBQ on campus, which was difficult, as so many dogs to play with and delicious smells in...
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Patty went to stay with Vicky and her family for the first time while her raisers were busy with a renovation. She had a great time enjoying their backyard, went to a skating rink for the first time, and experienced a busier household. By the end of the month, she...
Sunday, June 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
We only had Patty for the first half of May, and then she went off with a sitter. We’ve been trying to settle more in public, but it’s always a challenge with Miss Patty. The world is just too exciting, and everyone must be greeted and played with....
Thursday, May 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
The weather has been improving, which means lots more sunny walks. This month, we have focused on teaching Patty to check in more often and rewarding her handsomely. So far, we have seen some improvements there with more frequent check-ins and staying by our side...
Tuesday, April 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Patty’s raisers were away for two weeks in March on a family visit, so she was with a puppy sitter named Shelley. As she was still recovering from dental surgery, Patty was restricted to mushy kibble and no chew toys for the first three days. Once this ended, she...
Saturday, March 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
The month started with a lot of excitement – first snow zoomies, field trip to Metrotown and joining the puppy puddle at the Invictus games. The rest of the month was mostly relaxing and recharging with a cape break, with some slow sniffy trail walks and a bit...
Saturday, February 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
January has been a whirlwind of new sights, sounds, and tail wags. Our condo transformed into a mini construction zone with workers and loud tools galore. Patty happily welcomed them all and snored away in the kennel, even through all the loud noises. She also enjoyed...
Wednesday, January 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Welcome to 2025 Patty! December saw a lot of disturbances as our building is undergoing large updates. Patty has handled it all like a champ, from elevators covered in cardboard, floors wrapped in saran, and walking through and around debris and scaffolding....
Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
Patty’s new experiences continued this month, including her first restaurant outing, lots of Christmas markets (where she was very popular), and even a delicious, smelling butcher shop. She also had her first bus ride, it was a bit bumpy, but she wasn’t...
Friday, November 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates
We’ve had a busy first month with Patty, and she’s already showing her confident and adventurous side! She bravely tackles all kinds of surfaces on our walks and isn’t fazed by loud, unexpected noises like fireworks or hair dryers. She’s also been a curious observer...
